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H I STO R Y 



TOWN OF WILTON. 



niLLSUOKOrGII COUNTY. NEW HAMPSHIRE, 



GENEALOGICAL REGISTER 



ABIEL ABBOT LIVERiMORE 



,SEWALL PUTNAM. - 



'• And it shall Itc said, this and that man was l)0!ii in lier." — Psalm 
lirxxvii : o. 

'* 'i"ln' townsiiip oi Ni;\v Enj^land [)ossesses two advanLajius which 
>li<tii,i;ly excite tlic interest of mankind ii navuely,, Lirdt?i)(jtndenec and 
aulhoiit y." — Dc ToniniviVt'. . . ,, • , . . '• 



LOWELL. MASS.: 
.MAIilHON & UOVVKLK, PKINTKKS. 

1888. 



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P R E F A C E 



AVe offer to the good people of Wilton, and to those of Wilton 
origin elsewhere, the following snmmary of its history. It has been 
a work of love and patriotic interest, not of pecuniary profit. To 
collect the widely scattered materials and weave them into a con- 
sistent order and completeness, has been a long and perplexing 
labor, little understood or appreciated except by those engaged 
in a similar task. The unexpected dela}' in the pul)lication of the 
book beyond the time previously announced, has l>een due to causes 
out of our control. 

We gratefully acknowledge the aid afforded us l)y I. S. Lincoln, 
A. E. Tracy, G. C. Trow, E. E. Buckle, A. Abbot, G. L. Das- 
combe, C. H. Burns, E. H. Spalding, I. S. Whiting, and by others 
of Wilton; also by E. D. Boylston of Amherst, R. M. Wallace of 
Milford, I. ^y. Hammond of Concord, G. N. Gage of Washington, 

D. E. Adams of Southborough, Massachusetts, W. F. Abbot of 
Worcester, Massachusetts, A. M. Pendleton of Milford, S. B. 
Stewart of Lynn, Massachusetts, A.-N. Burton of Bos-ton, Mrs. 
A. S. Allan of Marion, Maine, W. Barrett of IMinneapolis, Min- 
nesota, F. E. Abbot of Cambridge, Massachusetts, E. D. Putnam 
of Montpelier, Vermont, T'. Smith of Battle Creek, Michigan, 

E. Brown of Lowell, A. Abbot of the Isle of Wight, ?]ugland, and 
by many others, in supplying information and making suggestions 
for the work. We are greatly indebted to H. Wood, Jr., of Lowell, 
for his ellicieut aid rendered us in the publication of the book by 
his careful proof reading, preparation of copy, and his dear and 
systematic method of arranging the genealogical tables. 



iv. PREFACE. 

We would also acknowledge the generous encouragement given 
the undertaking by the town of Wilton at successive public- 
meetings and by pecuniary appropriations. The committee of 
publication, M. Clark, E. G. Woodman and F. M. Tevcy, have 
rendered important assistance, without which the book would have 
lacked some of its most interesting features. The printers, Messrs. 
Mardeu c^c Rowell, proprietors of the Lowell Courier, are entitled 
to our grateful recognition for the skill and care with which they 
have fulfilled their part in the publication. The Boston Heliotype 
Company also deserve our thanks for the valuable services they 
have rendered by their beautifnl art. 

During the year 1889 a century and a half will have passed 
since the territory now known by the name of Wilton was first 
settled by our forefathers. Let ns hope that this important anni- 
versary in our history will not be suffered to go by without such 
a celebration as befits its interest to every class of our citizens. 

A. A. LIVERMOKE, 
SEWALL PUTNAM. 

Sei'Tembku 1, 1888. 



CONTENTS. 



CiiArTKU r. 

PACK. 

The Topography of the Town, Us Geology, Streams. Hills. Terri- 
torial Limits, Seenerv and Climate 1 



CllAl'TKU II. 
Flora and Fauna 1- 

ClIAl'TEH III. 

Indians 1" 

CiiArn-.i! IV. 

Proprietary History. Saiem-Cainida, Xund)fr Two. Incorporation 

of Wilton. Slip added to Temple 2\ 

CUArTKK y. 
The Early Settlers -H 

(TlArxi-.K VI. 
Town Institutions ' ■+i>' 

ClIAl'TKi; VII. 
Manners and Customs •>-> 

ClIAl'TElJ VIII. 

Colonial Doings. The Charter. A Provineial Tax-Warrant. Kx- 

traets from Town IJccords ^<> 

CllAl'TKi; IX. 
The Itevolutionarv Wai- ^" 



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COATEMTs. Vll. 

ClIAI-rKK X. 

r.u.i:. 
Koads ami liridge?; 1()!( 

ClIAI'TKK XI. 

Mail Iioutos and Carners. Staining. Post O/lk-es and Fostniasters 114 

(HAI'TKK XII. 
Societies, Lodo:cs, Graufje and Army Post US 

ClIAI'TKR XIII. 
Churches and Ecclesiastical AlVairs 128 

ClIAPTKU XIV. 

Schools. Sunday Schools. Colleofe Graduates. Professional Men. 

Authors and Inventors 14,3 

ClIAVTKR XV. 

Libraries, Eeading Itoom and Eeadiug Club 150 

CiiArxKR XVJ. 
Mills, Manufactures and Industries IGl 

(IIAI'TKIJ XVII. 
Pauperism and Insanity 171 

ClIAl'TEl{ XVIII. 
( rime and Punishment ISl 

Chapter XIX. 
Fires. Floods and Casualties 181 

Chapter XX. 
Temperance, Ilyii;iene, Epidemics, Eongevity and Mortality . . 180 

Chapter XXI. 
lUirial Places and Cemeteries r.i'? 

Chapter XXII. 
.Militia and Fire Department r.'7 



vili. CONTEMS. 

ClIAPTKl? XXIH. 
'I'hc Last War with Eiiiiland and tlu- Pvt'bcllion .... 20;5 

C'lIAPTKU XXIV. 

Social Aiuusemenrs, Kestivab and Celebration? .... -^y'^ 

("HArTEK XXV. 

Town Houses 

ClIArTKK XXVI. 
stores. 'I'rade and the Milk Business --' 

CliAPTKH XXVI r. 
Census and Statistics -'^^ 



ClIAPTEK XXVIII. 

Old Publics, Keminisccuces and Diaries 

CllAI'TEK XXIX. 
r>ioi!;rai)hical Sketclies 

(HArTEK XXX. 
Genealoii;ies ot Kaniilies .... 



Appendix .... 

A 1 H )ITI< >N A L G ENE A LOdl ES 

corkections and addition:- 
Index 



234 



252 



200 



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ILLUSTRATIONS. 



Plot of the Town 

Sewall Putnam, Putnam genealogj' (2i;^) 
George I. Doe's Residence .... 

Liverraore House 

Harvey A. Whiting, Whiting gen. (68) 
N. D. Foster's Residence .... 
David Wilson, David Wilson gen. (1) 
Wilton Mill. See page 171 ... . 
Lubim li. Rockwood. See page 291 
Daniel Cragin's Residence .... 
Eliphalet Putnam, Putnam gen. (130) 
Sarah W. Livermore, Livermore gen. (14) 
Old Meeting-House, 1775-1859 . . 
Daniel E. Adams, Adams gen. (1) 
Warren Burton. See page 289 
George L. Dascombe. See page 292 
Elbridge G. Woodman, Woodman gen. (1) 
I. Sumner Lincoln, Lincoln gen. (2) 
George Brown. See page 290 . . . 
Ephraim Brown. See page 290 . . 
David Whiting's Residence .... 
Charles H. Burns. See page 273 . . 

'J'own Hall and Library 

David Whiting. See page 275 . . 
William A. Burton, Burton gen. (Ill) 
H. Newton Gray. See page 283 . . 
Thomas Beede. See page 253 . . . 
Solomon K. Livermore. See page 280 
Joseph Newell. See page 277 . . 
Daniel Cragin. See page 281 . . . 
Ephraim Pcabody. See page 288 . 
Joseph Hale Abbot. See page 293 . 
Jacob Putnam's Residence .... 
Ezra Abbot, Abbot gen. (215) . . . 
Harvey A. Whiting's Residence . . 
Jonathan Burton, Burton gen. (5G) . 
Andrew N. Burloii. liurton gen. (G4) 



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32 

48 

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72 

80 

88 

96 

104 

112 

128 

136 

144 

152 

168 

176 

184 

200 

208 

216 

224 

232 

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248 

256 

264 

272 

2S(( 

288 

29() 

304 

312 

320 

328 

33(5 



ILLUSTRATIONS. 



Moses Clark, ^[oses Clark gen. (1) . . . . 
David < rain. David Cniiii gen. (1) . . . , 
William Emerson, Emerson gen. (1) . . . 

Moses Clark's Residence 

Timothy Graj-, Gray gen. (HS) 

Charles Ilesselton, ITesselton gen. (;i4) . . 
Abiel Abbot Livermore, Livermore gen. (18) 

Asa Jones, Joel Jones gen. (2) 

Jonathan Livermore, Livermore gen. (16) 
Moses Lovejoy, ^Nloses Lovejoy gen. (12) . . 
Theron Kussell, Russell gen. (41) . . . . 
llermon Pettengill, Pettengill gen. (29) . . 
Franklin M. Pevey, Pevey gen. (20) . . . 
Aaron K. Putnam, Putnam gen. (114) . . . 
Caleb Putnam, Putnam gen. (182) . . . . 
Jacob Putnam, Putnam gen. (254) . . . . 
John F. Eussell, Russell gen. (36) . . . . 
Samuel Sheldon, Sheldon gen. (22) . . . . 

Asa Stiles, Stiles gen. (30) 

George O. Whiting, Whiting gen. (70) . . 

Abiel Abbot, Abbot geu. (221) 

llermon Abbot, Abbot gen. (400) . . . . 
Zebadiah Abbot, Abbot gen. (426) . . . . 
George I. Doe. See page 556 



Facing page 344 
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368 
384 
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424 
432 
440 
448 
456 
464 
472 
480 
488 
496 
504 
512 
520 
528 
530 



THE HISTORY OF WILTON. 



CHAPTKR I. 



THE TOPOGRAI'HV OF THE TOWN, ITS GEOLOGY, STREAMS, HILLS, 
TEIJKITOinAL LIMITS, SCENERY AxNI) CLIMATE. 

Tni; town of \\'ilton is situated in the southwest part of the 
county of llillsltorough. state of New Hampshire, in latitude 42" 
.")(!' north, and in longitude 0° 8' east from "Washington, 1). C. The 
town was sui'\ eyed into ten ranges of twenty lots each, making two 
hundred lots. Had the survey l)een perfectly accurate, that is. the 
ranges one hundred and si.\ty rods wide, and the lots eighty rotls 
long, the town would contain sixteen thousand acres, equal to 
twenty-tive scpiare miles. But streams and irregularities of surface 
give opportunity for some variations, though small, from an abso- 
hite standard. 

When the ^lasonian proprietors made their grants, one hundred 
and thirty-five lots were drawn to tiie grantees, fifty-four lots to the 
grantors, and eleven lots to i)ublic uses, viz. : two for mills, three 
for the first minister, three for a ministerial fund, and three for 
schools; in all, two hundred lots of eighty acres each. Hut August 
•2i'>, 17C)S, ;i range of lots, half a mile wide, was set off to the ad- 
joining town of Temple, on the west, leaving Wilton an oblong 
parallelogranj, seventeen hundred rods long from nortii to south, 
and fifteen hundred rods wide from east to west. 

Wilton lies eigiiteen miles from Nashua, forty from Concord, 
thirty from Keene, and fifty-eight from Boston, Massachusetts. It 
is l»ouuded on the north by Lyndeborough, on the east by Lynde- 
borough and Milford, on the south by Mason and (Jreenville, and 
on the west by Temple. 



2 HISTORY OF WIT.TOX. 

Its o-eological fonnntion is cliierty uranite, gueiss, schist, sienite, 
and quartz, making a very .uieveu surface and hard but strong 
soil, well adai)ted to grass and grain and the more hardy fruits : 
rising into lofty hills, which crop out with extensive ledges, and 
sinking into deep valleys, ihc heds of whose streams are Idled with 
l»oulders. large and small. 

'IMiere are^.ut few plains, oi' patches of sandy ground. The 
original forest urowtli was very thick and heavy, and indicated 
..vnerally a .leep, rich soil, 'riic, most valuable mineral products 
m-e clay', suitable for making brick, and beds or large boulders of 
iiranite. Capable of being worked for building materials. 
"^ Only a small portion of the town is covered by water, and there 
are no' waste lands. There are no lakes or ponds, except artificial 
ones to create water power. 

TlIK sot IIl.(iAN AND ITS TUIIU TAUn:>. 

The princii)al stream of the town deserves some notice. Souhegan 
is an bidian name, from snshehr, signifying a plain, and means, there- 
fore. '' Kiver of the Plains."' Another derivation is from the Indian 
woi('l s<»ilu'iin><>,', meaning crooked. Its southern branch starts from 
the reservoir in Ashburnh-.im, Massachusetts, and passes through 
Ward and Watatic Tonds in Asliby, till it meets its northern branch, 
flowing from Pratt Pond and other sources in the west part of New 
Jl.swich, when it takes the ilignity of a river, passes through Green- 
ville, receiving various small tributaries from Temple and Wilton, till 
it reaches the Intervale, so called, wiiere it is joined by (iambol 
Brook, a (tousiderable stream that rises in Temple and unites two 
branches at West Wilton. P.lood's Brook and south branch. At East 
Wilton the Souhegan receives a new accession from the north, called 
Stony I'.rook, nnd then Howing through Milford and Amherst enters 
the :\hM limack IJiver in the town of Merrinnick. Its whole length is 
about thirty miles, and Mr. Ephraim Brown computes its descent in 
Wilton alone at two imndred and sixty-two feet from where it 
enters the town from ( i reenville and leaves it at Milford. Its water 
power, therefore, is very great, and is put to use at various points, 
luit is (•apal)le of )nuch greater application to manufacturing pur- 
poses. Its liability to violent freshets, however, especially when 
the ice breaks up in the spring, makes it difficult to control it 
with dams and mills, 'i'hese have often, been swept away by Hoods. 
It is a tradition that in early times alewives, shad and salmon pene- 
trated as high up the river as (;reenville. 



i 



TOrOGRAniY. 3 

The Soiihegan enters the towu from the south from Greenville 
about eighty to one hundred rods east of the southwest corner of 
Wilton, and flows in n general northeasterly direction till it enters 
31 il ford, but it has ;i very winding channel with high hills on 
eacii side. 

Indian foot-paths were found along its banks by the early settlers 
oi' e\'i)lorers. 

It has been conjet-tured tiiat three considerable lakes occupied 
the Souiiegan valley: the lower one from the bridge at French 
\'illage to tiie Ilaselton place: the second from there to the Eaton 
ridge : the thii'd nnd largest above the Katon ridge towards 
( ii'eenvill(>. 

Ilir.l.S AM) FALLS. 

The bold sand-hill blutt's at various points, especially along the 
Souiiegan nnd (Janiljol valleys, indicate the places where the great 
('(Idles of the niiiiii cin-reut left their dei)osits when immense streams 
lilled these cliMnuels to tlicir brim, iifter tiie glacial period in the 
history of the earth gave way to a warmer temperature. 

Owing to the granite formation there are no actually per[)endiciilar 
falls or cascades in town, as in limestone formations, but iu several 
instances there are rapids of considerable height and interest, as 
Barnes's Falls, on a branch of Stony I>rook. Pot holes and basins, 
worn in the ledges, are found at such rapids. 

W'iiile there are no mountains proper in Wilton, there are many 
high hills, connnandiug wide prospects, and separated by deep 
valleys. Such are Abbot Hill, in the southeast part of the town, a 
long, broad elevation, sloping up gradually from the bed of the 
Souhegan ; Kimball's Hill and :Mansur's Hill, on the southwest, 
t!ie highest elevations in town: Kussell's or Lone-Tree Hill: 
IJeede's Hill, near the centre : Flint's Hill, in tiie northwest; Rales's 
Hill, in the northeast part of the town. All are high eminences, 
commanding a complete view of tlic basin which centres iu the 
town, formed by tlie Tem|)le, New Ipswicli and I.yndeborough 
Mountains, called tlie Pack, or Petit .Alonadnock. 



The climate of Wilton is the climate of .\ew England on its 
northern hills and mountains — a long, severe winter, usually with 
high winds and deep drifting snows, a short and checkered spring, 
a hot and luxuriant summer, and a brilliant aiitumn wilii the folia>'e 



4 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

turned to brown, crimson and gold. Its climate is one of extremes 
of heat and cold, but vivid and picturesque, with the drifting snows 
of winter, the green herbage and foliage of summer, and the gor- 
geous hues of autumn, and is stimulating to body and mind. In 
the early history of the town autumn and spring were more nearly 
merged into winter and summer. Tlie snows fell into deep forests, 
where they lay oomparatixely uuinrtuenced by sun or wind until a 
late spring when the sun was high. Then overflowing freshets rushed 
down the hills and mountains, and filled the valleys, sweeping 
everything before them, and summer suddenly burst upon the land. 

Then, too, the transition from summer to winter was not less rapid, 
and not seldom the fruits of field and orchard were surprised by 
sudden frosts and snows. But since the heavy forests have been 
largely cut down, or have been succeeded only by slight second 
growths of young trees, and the surface has been more exposed to 
the direct sun and wind, the seasons have become more changeable 
and tluctuatiug, and rapid extremes of cold and heat succeed one 
another. The cutting down of the dense forests has dried up the 
smaller brooks and meadows, causing severe droughts, and opening 
the wa}' for the more rapid descent of the rains and melted snows 
into the water courses, and sudden and more injurious floods, as in 
the disastrous freshet of OctoT)er. IXC,!). 

But if we take all the features of the climate into consideration, 
we shall come to the conclusion that it is fitted to develop a hardy, 
vigorous and long-lived race of people, Avith great activity and 
endurance of body and mind. Of late years, too, a marked social 
change has come, and many people fi-om the cities and the sea- 
board annually resort to the hills and mountains of New England 
for health and invigoration in the summer months. From one to 
two hundred boarders Mud nccommodations in Wilton at some period 
during the Avtirm season, and enjoy its healthful air. its charming 
drives and walks and its beautiful scenery, while not a few build 
here tasteful country cottages for their homes nearly half the year. 
'J'his blending of the advantages of coiintry and city life is working, 
we may believe, beneficial changes in various directions. Fresh 
health and vigor are poured into the city, and the taste and re- 
finement of the great centres of wealth, business, and society are 
given back in generous measures to adorn the life of the country. 
Kach gives and each takes, and reciprocity is the commanding law 
of human societv. 



CLIMATE. O 

The following extract is from the C«nteunial pamphlet of l^SO, 
page 2(i : 

True, here In New Eiiglaiid. ami especially here lu Wilton, nature ha?: 
hnished her fairest scenes, and breathed from tlie Most Hig:h tlie breath of 
life into onr souls. Yes. blessed be these hills and valleys tor the choiee. 
sweet influences they have slied upon tlie youno; conununities springing uj) 
here. Blessed be these granite mountains, that stand like vast citadels of 
safety around the blue ring of the horizon, and, gilded by the glories of 
the setting sun, carry up the thoughts to sublimity and God. Blessed ))e 
the fair skies which bend over us here with all their sparkling liosts of 
light and glory. Blessed be the pure bn'czes which sing from the north- 
western hills, and bear health and exhilaration on their wings. But thrice 
blessed be our homes; our homes, where love and happiness wove a charm 
and a spell for our hearts, never, never to be unloosed. There '• heaven 
lay about us in our infancy.'' The blue sky was more dear to us because 
it arched proudly over the cherished roof of home. The sun and wind 
and snow and rain were loved because tliey brought their tieasures and 
laid them at the feet of our sanctuary. The forests and v.iles and roaring 
brooks have been sweet in association from this great central attraction. 

TOPOliKAl'HV OK AVILTUN : IJV AHIi:r, ABBOT. 

The town of Wilton, in latitude 42° oO' and longitude 71° 46 W. 
of Greenwich, is bounded north by I.yndeborough, east by Lynde- 
borougb and Milford, south b}' Mason and Greenville, and west by 
Temple. By the original grant the town was " five miles square." 
It was divided by survey into ten ranges, half a mile wide, running 
across the town from south to north, and numbered from one at the 
east to ten at the west ; and each range divided into twenty lots, a 
half mile long from east to west, and one-fourth of a mile wide, 
containing eighty acres, and numbered from one at the south to 
twenty at the north. Such was the plan and intention. 

But the town was of irregular surface and covered with a dense 
forest, and in the actual siu'vey errors were made, so that the lots 
differ in size, some being twice the size of others. When the town 
of Temple was incorporated, Wilton was called upon to part with 
its tenth range, which was annexed to Temple. The original sur- 
veyors, however, had given good measure, and by later surveys of 
the town lines, Wilton is found to contain an area equal to nearly 
or quite "five miles square," or al»<)ut 16,000 acres. 

Wilton has neither mountains, nor plains, swamps, or natural ponds 
worth notice ; but consists mostly of large swells of land, separated 
by pleasant valleys along the streams. Its superfluous waters are 



h • HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

gathered almost wliolly into tlie SouliejiMii Rivtr. w liicli.' cuiiiin;^' 
from AshlKirnham. INIassacliusetts. tliioiijili Nuw Ipswk-li and 
Greenville, enters Wilton near its sontlnvest corner, and has ;» 
northeasterly winding eonrse of abont six and thi'ee-fonrths miles 
through the town to the Milfonl line. It f:dls within the town 
about two hundred and thirty feet, and the. lowest land in town is 
at its outlet, one-half mile east from East Wilton. 

Several mill streams, besides smaller ones, flow into the Souhegan. 
The Gambrel or (iambol Brook ccmies from Temple, receives at 
West ^^'ilton a stream from Temple called Blood Brook, or in old 
writings Bear Brook, and thence has a southeasterly course of nearly 
three miles into the Souhegan abont two and one-half miles 'above 
East Wilton. Kocky River or Stony Brooiv, from Lyndeltorough, 
flows southeasterly about three miles, and joins the Souhegan at 
East Wilton. The stream sonietimes called Mill Brook issues from 
Burton Pond in Lyndeborough, unites with tiie Whiting Brook' from 
Temple, and flows southeasterly three miles or more in Wilton, 
through Davisville, over the often-visited Barnes's Falls, of fort3'-five 
or fifty feet descent, and into Rocky Biver below the Dale Bridge. 

.Eacli of . these streams furnishes power to several mills ami 
mecjianical establishments, and yet but a small i)art of their power 
is used ; the most of it goes to waste. More than twenty bridges 
cross these streams ; two of iron, several of stone, arched, the 
others of wood. The streams, ordinarily so gentle and useful 
and delightful, sometimes swell to mighty torrents, doing much 
damage besides 'carrying off bridges, some of which have been 
repeatedly destroyed, and i-ebuilt at great exi)ense to the town. 

The early inhabitants settled mostly on the hills, where many of the 
best farms are situated ; and consequently the early roads were made 
to climb over the hills from house to house, with here and there long 
and steep ascents and descents. And these roads appear to have 
satisfied the wants of the people pretty well for many years. But 
at length, about 1820, the growth of business and corresponding 
increase of travel and transportation in and through the town Itegan 
to call urgently for ncAv roads, more level or more direct, and 
especially along the above streams. Accordingly, during the next 
twenty or thirty years the town constructed new roads, one after 
another, some at heavy expense, to tlie extent of twenty miles 
or more. These hill and valley roads now furnish ready access to all 
parts of the town, and delightful drives to those who enjoy passing 



TOPOGKAniY. ' 7 

flirougli ever-changing- scenery, or seek the inore- extensive iintl in- 
si)iring views to be obtained on nionnting the liilltops. 'I'o the 
west and southwest the view is bounded 1)V the line iiori/,on luude 
l)y the Pack Monadnock range of n)Ountains with IMounts Watatic 
and Wachuset farther south, in Massachusetts. Northwest and 
north are seen Lovell JMountain in Washington, tlie Lynch- by.rougli 
Mountains, and over be3'Oud them tiie tips of Crotched Mountain 
in Francestown. To the northeast appear the Joe EngUsh and 
I'ncauoonncs, and far to the east the Bhie Hills in the eastern part 
of New Hampshire. Southeast and south the eye ranges over the 
counties of ^Middlesex and Worcester, in INIassachusetts. , 

The following are results of leveling in bs4!t and I.s.')(). by John 
H. Abbot: 

Uei-ht in foot. 

'I'lic jiurface ()f SouhciiJiii Itivri'. wlicn low. ,il llic juiulioii ot Uorky 

Kiver. being (I 

J'oud at tlio Iron IJri.lgc. Kivii.-li Xilliiiiv . . . _, 81 

Under the Great Bridge , . , . . .l()!).7 

At Deaeon Gray's Brid-ic spot "', . ' "l.l-i.-J 

Forty rods below tlie Buniliaiii liduse (since l)ii|-iit ) . . . .' ' ! . .l.Ki.;-} 

Arch lii-id-i-e '. ^ '202.(5 

rpiKT Tond. in (Greenville ' ! 4!)S.(i 

I'l-art Pond ; '^ ;!.)S.(i 

Itoad at corner near . I. I). Wilson's '/. -llllSt 

lioad near 'rhnrston"s house ,• • • I-n 

(Juide Stone at (Jray's comer .l-J'J 

South plank of the (;i-eat Bridge Vl'^ 

IJiver Hill (C;^ rods l(»n---. and rises i;!.". feet, avera.iiin.-i' an angle ot 7 

degrees from horizontal), its top is ! . 2(50.2 ' 

Itoad opi)osite H. Frye"s lionse ,' ;«l.;j 

l.'oad opi)ositc I'. (Jake's house .4r)2.S 

Sunnnit of load north of Z. .\hhot"s iiouse o.'id..") 

Jloail o]>posite .1. F. JJusseirs liouse r>l.").S 

Harris Aht)ofs north door-stone -1S7 

Sununir of road at Captain Clark's house |s;{.2 

Top of Ai. hot Hill, cast of Z. Aid. ol's house .-,1)0 

'I'he |.,p of 'I'lionias iJusseirschinincy. (op of Brid-cs' Hill and top of 
S. Kiniliairs cliinniey are level with the top of Ahl.oi Hill. Deacon 
Barrett's Hill is one oi- two h'ci lowcf. 

'I'hese levels are approxiniate. and may \aiy fi-..m three l.> livi' feet. 

Altitudes above si'u level in IJoston harbor. (From Hitchcock's 
(ieology <>f New Hami)shiie, Part 1.) : 

llci-lit in feet. 

'I'op Of rails in Boston and l,ow(dl ilej.ot. Boston II 

Lowell . !)'.) 



A HISTORY OF AVILTON. 

Height in feef. 

Top of r;iils in Nashua 135 

near Danfortli's Conicr *25rt 

Kast Wilton Depot 328 

ill MaiiriK'stcr. (-(Mitre of dei)ot 181 

Concord, centre of (lci)ot 282 

Coneoril State House 272 

Main street. Kast Wiitoi. *330 

Churcli in Wilton *<514 

Town of Temple *720 

Hay scales in New Ipswich 944 

Railroad at (ireenville 803 

Hailroad in east part of Mason *700 

Brookline Village *400 

Hollis Villajre *3()0 

Amherst Court House *427 

Mont Vernon *770 

Near hotel, in (Jreenrtelil 835 

IVterl.orouoh 744 

Keene 47!) 

East .latlre.v 1032 

Monadnock Mountain 318« 

{•eterl»orou<>:h Mountain 228!) 

I'eterhorouo:h Notch, or (iajt 1457 

Temple Mountain *1755 

Spoftord (Jaj) 14G5 

Kidder Mountain *14!)2 

Barrett Mountain. New li)s\vich 1847 

Barrett Hill. (Hccnvillc 1271 

rneanoonuc Mountain, cast peak 1333 

Kear!<arge Mountain. Warner 2943 

Mount Washinjrton 6293 

Lake Connecticul ' 1(519 

White Mountain Notch 1914 

Franconia Notch *2014 

Wiiinepisiojjce Lake 50o 

(.r.oi.tn.v oi wii.TON : isv >k\vam. im tnam. 

From tlie Ueport (.f tiie State (leologi-st of New Hampshire, 
Professor C. II. Ilitclu-ock, we copy what we Hncl relating to the 
jreology of Wilton. In tiie section, " Ilooksett Kange of (^nartz," 
onPage.')41. V(.luinc II.. after tracini- the several locations into 
Lyndehoroiigh. tlic report says : — 

Irre^nilariti.- in the din-ction are to he .x -i-d in Lyndehoroujjh. 

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GEOLOGY. 9 

a mile below its next out-crop, west of .J. F. Holt's. It continues south of 
west, and makes the hill near the glass works at South Lyndeborough. 
The range runs S. 55° W.. near the village, and dips 50^ S. 35° E. The 
first railroad cut west of the station barely touches this bed of quartz. 
dipping lo"^ 8. 40° E. By the eye this range can be followed over the larg<> 
hill east of Burton Pond, on the town line between T^yndeborough and 
Wilton. I am not certain of the occurrence of this rock in the northwest 
corner of Wilton, but it may be seen just in the edge of Temple, between 
A. Frye"s and J. Kendall's. On the other side of Kendall's is one of the 
finest developments known anywhere along the range. It is from four 
hundred to five hundred feet wide. 



The quart/ crops out on lots No. 20 in the eighth and ninth ranges, and 
also on lots Xos. 16 and 17 in the ninth range. Mr. Frye's farm is the west 
part of lots Nos. 1(1 and 17 in the ninth range. 

In the section, "■ Manchester Range of (.Quartz," the report, after 
it locates its first well-developed out-crop in the southwest corner of 
AUenstown, traces it through INIanchester, the southeast quarter of 
Goffstown, and through Bedford to Campbell's Hill in Amherst, 
and says : — 

At W. A. Mack's, just against tjje southeastern corner of Mont Vernon, 
there is an unusual quantity of quartz boulders. We find now the same 
state of things which has been noticed between Xew Boston and I^ynde- 
borough on the Ilooksett range, in the absence of continuity in the rock, 
and its recurrence five miles distant on a dift'erent line of exposure. It 
appears next on the south side of the Souhegan River in Milford, back of 
the schoolhouse situated on a triangular area produced by the intersection 
of roads. 

The course from the last loc-ality of the quartz vein in Amherst to this 
exposure is S. 65° W. The quartz dips 75° N. 70° W. It is more gray 
than usual, almost passing into gneiss, and verj' abundantly traversed 
by reticulating veins of milky-white quartz. It occupies a hill, and may 
be followed as a ridge for about two miles. 

At J. B. Gray's.* just within the town of NViltoii. the <iuartz dips 80"^ X. 
77" W. Other exposures occur iu the southeast corner of Wilton. The 
last ledge of this range that has been found is situated near I. A. Brown's, 
in the northeast corner of Mason, with the strike N. 15'^ E.. and dip 
X. 75'" W. 

Figure No. IH), Tlate XXII., illustrates the geological formation 
from South Lyndel)orough to the west part of Milford through East 
Wilton. Commencing at South Lyndeborough, the report says: 

* I'roppity now owned by A. B. McIIendy. 



10 IlISTOKV OF WILTON. 

Ill tlir soiilli •■dice of ihc villniic Inllowiiii;- flic caniaiic road instead 
ot the laili-oail. Ilir m-xi iiitcic^riim lork i- a lirmiitc. like tlic Coiu-onl 
in jreiHTal aiipcaiaiicc. hut lull oT <Miall. ili<tinct ny-^tals of tVidspar. 

TIh' sicnitc roi-k at liii- railroad cul also icn\iuds us of the ndated roi-k 
nviiv I)()dj>c"s.* at the west end of Vvj;. S'.t. The onciss adjoinin^i!: this 
poipliyritic ijranitt' tli|)s s.")^' N. so- W. Drift i-onccals the ledges for more 
tiiau a mile. lM'rni<i:iiious mica sciiist. dijiiiinu- 70 \. 2.")'-' \V.. i-rops out 
-liorti> after erossini; the stream iu the ni.rth part of NVilton. At the 
next crossini:- of Stony Brook tin- iniea seliists dip 4(Mrr X. 40 W., and 
arc ini-lincd to a smaller a n.-ile iieyoiid. Haifa mile farther they dip 80'^^ 
in tlic same direction, with coarse ijranite beds. N<'ar a cabinet sliop the 
dip is (;.")'-\ .lust in the ed^-e of Kast Wilton is a coarse nianite. At the 
villa>;(' is mica sdnst. At tlie tannery, in tlie east ])art of the villaiie. ar«' 
veins of coarse >i,ranitc. with a small dip. 

Fijjure !)1 illustrates itetween Temple and the cast line of Wilton. The 
sieultic rock of Figures !^1) and DO is wantinjf next the quartz. The •j:neiss 
west of the quartz is of the ani-nlar-breakiniic kind. dii)pin.i>' 7<f \. SO^ W. 
Between the quartz locality and a northeast road from Temple the j;-neiss 
contains much feldsi)ar. and dips (;,■) X. 70 ^\ . It is obvious tliat the 
(|uartz nmst correspond with these dii)s just recorded of the gneis.s ui)on 
hotli sides of it. its own inclination aiot readily showing itself. The por- 
phyritic granite seen in T>yndel)orough is nnich thicker in Temple, making 
its aiqtearance next on the southeast road from the village. Next is 
granitic gneiss, followed by ferruginous mica schist, half a mile distant 
from the hotel, dipping S.") X. .■)0 W. on the average. 'I'he rt>ads are now 
inconveniently located for oni' jiurpose. and the next ledge seen is at West 
Wilton, two mile- distant from the last ledgi'. but as it coin-ses with strik<" 
it cannot l)e f.ir distant from it.- place on the section. Theic is ;i mixture 
of coarse MMca schi-t- and rtne-grained graidtu- beds dij)ping alxint (io^ X. 
W. Half way to Wilton the mica schist dips ;^0' X. 2."i'^ W. : also at Wilton. 

Xo ledges appear for a mile and a (piarter (ni the section line, when we y 
find a s])otted granite iiy II. V. Krye's. on the west side of a high hill. 
There is gneiss higher up. and at intervals to .1. B. (;ra>"s. On the hill 
west of (;ray"s the rock is micaceous and gneis-ic. dipi)ing SlT X. 70 \V.. 
and that is also the positi(.n of the (piartz. This is about two miles from 
the southeast <-nd of Figure '.)(). 'i'heic is a great widlli of gneiss at <;ray"s. 
though its i)lace seems |(. be inkeu liy mica schist on Figure i»0. 

Professor Hitchcock, in the cliaplcr, "(facial Drift." Page IM'. 
\'oliinie III., says : — 

'I'he <lri.e in New llanip-hire vary considerable in their direction. 

In the fotirteen towns in Hillsboioiigii County of whicli he makes 
mention, the courses vary from S. !>° K. near Leach's in New 
Boston to S. 41° E. in Lyude borough. 



GEOLOGY. 1 1 

Tlu' places naiiiod in Wilton are : Northeast corner, rock, <ineiss. 
true course S. 21° K. : \\'est N\'ilton. rock, <>neiss. true course. S. 
31° E. 

Page 'ilM), \'oUiuie III., in the table of "Sections of the (Jlacial 
Drift in New Hampshire," we find the following relating to Wilton : 

Thickness in (<ct. 

UPPER TILL. lOwefl TILL. 

Norlliwcsi pjiii ;it ((.uiity Fiiiiii U 1.") 

Onc-eijiiith mile uorllic-ist of K:ist Wilf.on 12 10 

()iic-<'i,i>iitli mile west nf Kiist Wilton 1.". 

Ill Wilton, rciiii)!.-. (;iv(Mivillc .iiiil New Ipswicli lciiticiii;ii- liiil- ;nv 
;il)iiii(l;iut. Fine .'x:iiii|.]cs (.(•(•iir in ill.- clp- of Milford. two-lliinls of ;i 
mile east of Wilton depot : iipon r.-iliaiii Hill in the nortli<',ist corner of 
Wilton, and <ever;i] in the northwest, and others in the southwest part 
of Wilton. 

Several ([iiarries of granite have heen oi)erate(l in Wilton, hut 
only one to much extent. 

On the south side of the Souhegan River, conuuencing on lot 
number eleven in the third range, the ledge crops out almost con- 
tinually as far as the village. 

In the l)ottom of Colony Brothers' wlieel-pit some of it was 
blasted out. On lot number eleven, third range, Messrs. J. & C. 
Ilaselton have operated much more extensively for a few years than 
any other of the quarries have ever been Operated. 'IMie rock is 
coarser than the rock from the Milford (piarries. hut sjiows little or 
none of the rusty color after being worked. 

In the Report of the Mineralogy of New Hampshire, Part I\'.. 
Page Ui(i, in the catalogue of mineral localities in New Hampshire, 
is found : — 

Wilton. Mcnnaceanite. 



CHAPTER II. 



FLORA AND FAUNA. 

The vegetable and animal productions of Wilton do not differ 
essentially from those of other towns in this county and vicinity. 
The original forest consisted largely of white, red, and pitch pines, 
hemlocks, oaks, maples, and other hard woods. Though the first 
and even the second growth of wood and timber have been princi- 
pally cut down, more acres are probably now in woodland than were 
fifty years ago, but the trees are, many of them, saplings. 

The shrubs and plants are those common to a northern climate 
and a mountainous country. The fields, woods, pastures and road- 
sides are gay witii a great variety of fiowering plants, from the wind- 
flower and arbutus of the early spring to the laurel, daisies, lilies, 
primroses and buttercups of summer, and the golden-rod, cardinal, 
and life-everlasting of autumn. Many exotics have also become 
domesticated, and have spread from the gardens to the fields. 
Numerous wild berries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, 
whortleberries, and others, abound in the fields and pastures, and 
are serviceable to men and animals. The foliage of the woods and 
orchards, if not so full and heavy as in regions of deeper and richer 
soils, is varied and picturesque. The herbage, too, of the tem- 
perate zone, with its many delicate grasses and mosses, and fine 
green turf, gives exfpiisite pleasure to the eye compared with the 
effect of the coarser vegetation of warmer climates. 

The following list of plants is by no means complete or ex- 
haustive. We had hoped to give our readers a full botanical 
catalogue, but have been disappointed by unforeseen events. 



FLORA AND FAUNA. 13 

The following trees are the principal ones to be found in our town : 

White Oak. Red Oak, Yellow Oak. Chestnut. 

Black Birch. White Birch. Basket Tamarack. 

Birch. Yellow Birch. Black ("heny. IJetK heiiy. 

White Elm, Ked or Slippery Kim. White Walnut. Black Walnut. 

Beech. \Vhite Willow. Weeping Willow. 

White Ash. h'ed Ash. Mctiiiitaiii Hickory. Shag-bark Walnut. 

Ash. Buttonwood. or Sycamore. 

Lever Wood. Kock Maple. White Maple. Red 

White Pine. Red Pine. Pitch Pine Maple. 

Hemlock. Basswood. 

Cedar. Locust. 

Poplar. Hornbeam. 

The cultivated trees introduced from other countries are the 

Apple. Mulberry. 

Pear. Butternut. 

Peach. Lombardy Poplar. 

Plum, Quince. 

The most common shrubs are the 

White Elder. Perf>ian Lilac. 

Black Alder. Sumac, 

AVitch Hazel. Moosewood. 

Sassafras. Juniper. 

Common Lilac. Mountain Laurel. 

Wild grape vines are found, of several species. 

Of hundreds of plants, these are mostly well-known under their 
common names : 

Cardinal Flower. Connnon Polypod. Triangular 

John's Wort. Polypod. 

Golden-rod. Bayberry. or Yellow Shrub. 

Thoroughworl. Sweet Fern, Shield Fern, 

AVhite Daisy. Ox-eyed Daisy, Jack-in-the-Pulpit. 

Life-everlasting. Pipsissewa, 

Checkerberry. Low Hemlock. 

Pennyroyal, Spotted Cowbane. 

Burdock. AVild Parsnip. 

l{ed Clover. AVhlte Clover, Club Moss. 

Red Top, (iromid Pine. 

Herd's Grass. Tansy, 

Aaron's Rod, Roman Worn)wood, 

Milkweed or Sllkweed. Senna, 



14 IIISTOUV OF WILTON. 

H(ise-i-<>l\>i('(l Silkwcftl.. Liipiuc. 

Dock. Seiiisitive Pl.iiit. 

Im'V('iI)1is1i. Smirtowei-. 

M(';iil(»\v B<';iiity. Mitn'woit. l*i'nii\ w nit . 

Viriiiniii ( 'rcfpcr. Watci- Cai-pi-r. 

Kv«'iiiii<i- l*iiiiir(i>i-. < "m<Hic-toil. 

Pom! I.ilv. Fiiewt'cl. 

Vfllow Lily. (Jroiimlst'l. 

Spriiiii- I5t":nity. IJcd Curr.-uit. Uliu-k Cmr.-iiir. 

Aiicniont', . (Joldeii I{;ui'u<>i't. 

I'liisliiiic. Dniitlelioii. 

liittcr-Swccr. liurrtMi-up. 

.loiiit <;r;is<. i;:isplK'rry. 'l'liiinl»li'l)('n-y. Iliiiii 

IMiiwet'd. IJlacklK'ny. I ).'\vli.'n-y. 

Siici-ory. Sweet liriiic. 

Iii(li;iii Pipe.- ■" Cnini i Limiiwnrt. 

\Viiiteri:reeii. Swt'et I'ea. 

IM;iiit;iin. Siiijirtweed. 

M>ill«'iii- Skunk ( ':it)li;i,i>-e. 

I'urple Foxiildve. Sir;i\v!»en-y. 

Veiv.iiii. Wil.l i;„se". 

llorsciiiiiit.Spe.-ifiiruit. I'epiieniiiiit. IJiudweed. 

Lobelia. rrillium. 

Ilio-h Bhi.-i.erfy. L..\\ KliielM'iry. Ilnarliouiid. 

wiioitlelMMi-y.' . ridox. 

M:iy(l(.\ver. Moriiiiiii- ( ; lory. 

Aiiiieliea. rdiie-l'riiiiied (Jeiitiaii. 

Sweet Fla-. • Fiel.l Sonvl. 

Cat Tail. \Vil,l. ,.r Meadow S.i.n-.-. (Jai-.leii 

Kajrjjed Onliis. S.iiie. 

I'urpie-h'iiioed oiviii-. Sweet Maijoiai.i. Wild >hiijoraiii. 

Solouioir^ Seal. Wild 'IMiVme. (Jaideii 'I'iiyiiie. 

Hidnisli. Slender Rii^h. I'.aini.- 

Coninioii Nettle. ( omiiioii Seiillrap. 

Stiitirin.ir Nettle. i;iuc ( inU. 

Mosses, li<-lieiis :iiiil t'iiiii>i nboiiiul, mikI ;i liCe-wofk miiilit lie 
occiiitieil witii ciitalojiiiing and i«lontirviiiu- tlieiii. 

At the oarly si'tlleniont of tlu> town wild animals were uiniieion^. 
and attraeted the Indian hunter and fisher. Hnt the advent of the 
white man soon changed the scene, and many species have wholly 
disappeared, and otheis are so scarce that they have ceased to 
awaken the eiitlmsiasin of the hhnter, or rewaril his toil and skill. 

The l)ear. tiie wolf, tlii' catamount, the moose, the deer, tlie 
heaver, are known no more. One of the early settlers. Aliiel 
Ahlx.t. was treed l.v a hear, which watched him until, out of 



II 



FLOl.'A AND FAUNA. l;j 

patience by the delay, and worried by w small dog, liis bniinshii) 
concluded to withdraw. Lieutenant Abraiian\ Burton sometimes 
trapped beais. In the winter, wolves, made bold l)y lumger, came 
down from the mountains in quest of prey, and were killed by 
hunting parties. Tradition reports that two moose have l)een killed 
in town, one near Mason, and one near what is now called French 
Milage. The remains of beaver dams are yet to be seen on the 
meadow west of the Forest Road, on the Whiting Meadow, and on 
the Dale Farm. The larger aboriginal animals have dei)arled with 
the aboriginal men. Civilization has driven them both from I heir 
ancient luuints. 

Of birds, the largest, the wild turkey, was shot in town as late 
as IT'.iT. Owing to the absence of large ponds or lakes, few ducks 
or wild geese or loons have been known, though the long, black 
lines of wild geese, ranged in harrow-like outline against the blue 
sky. making their semi-annual migrations, and heard by their pe- 
culiar, penetrating notes, may sometimes be seen. The eagle has 
occasionally been shot in town. 

Among aninials, the niuskrat, the mink, the weasel, the fox, the 
woodchuck, the skunk, the hedgehog, the otter, the rat, the mouse, 
the raccoon, the i-abl)it, the red, grey, striped and flying squirrel, 
may still be found. 

The woods and fields are made musical by a great variety of birds 
during the warm season, and a few, like the snowbird, brave the 
cold of winter. Indeed, while some of the larger binls and animals 
have disai)i>eared before the progress of settlement, the smaller 
ones are no doubt more numerous than before. For the gardens 
and the grain tields of the farmer furnish more abundant and sub- 
stantial means of subsistence. 

The ro))in. sparrow, yellowbird, whii)p()orwiil. tln'ush. crow. hawk, 
kingfisher, woodpecker, oriole, catbird, blackbiid, scarlet tanager, 
|)artridge, butcher-bird, blue jay, i>igeon, bobolink, are found here. 

Few or no i-eptiles of a venomous kind are known to exist here 
at the present day. Report says that a rattlesnake was once killed 
on the spot where the house of the late Mr. Isaac lUanchard stands, 
Init the race has disappeared. The black snake, the strii)ed snake, 
the house adder, the green snake and the water snake, are the chief 
species. 

Of fishes, the largest, the salmon, were caught in the .Souhegan 
as late as 1773-4. But the trout, sucker, shiner, minnow, pike and 



16 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

pickerel, though formerly abuudaut iu streams and ponds, seldom 
now reward the angler's skill and patience. 

Lizards and salamanders are occasionally seen, frogs and toads 
are abundant, bats are common. 

The insect world is numerously represented. Flies of many 
species, wasps, bees, wild and tame, hornets, ants, spiders, 
mosquitoes, bugs of every description, tieas, moths, grasshoppers 
(which though small in size, often produce by their vast numbers 
serious results ui)ou the grass and grain fields of the farmer), all 
these are n)ultitudinous in numbers. 

To the student and lover of nature and the author of nature, the 
flora and fauna of every place, however humble, are full of interest 
and instruction. No object teaching of the schools can match the 
grand lessons of the material world, of bird and insect, of tree and 
flower, of animal and man. 



rHAPTEK 111, 



Thk ludians of the vicinit}' of Wilton consisted prineipall}' of 
the Pawtncket tribe, who had their headquarters at, and perhaps 
theii' designation from, Pawtucket Falls on the IMernniaek River, in 
Lowell, IMassaclmsetts ; the Peunacooks, who fre(inented the region 
about Anioskeag Falls on the same river in Manchester, New Hamp- 
shire ; and the Sonhegans, who either took their name from, or gave 
their name to, the Souhegau liiver. The Merrimack Kiver and the 
branches flowing into it were the chief hunting and fishing grounds 
of these bands of the aborigines. 'JMiey were a nomadic people, 
moving from place to place, as the necessity of food and shelter 
dictated, or as hostilities with other tribes required. No permanent 
Indian settlement seems to have been made within the limits of 
NViltou, as far as we luive ascertained, though they traversed the 
country for game. There were no large ponds or rivers to attract 
tliem, and they had no motive to make their constant residence on 
the granite hills. They left few, if any, traces behind them, 
except a few arrow-heads, hatchets, or chisels of stone. 

Mr. Sewall Putnam reports that on lot No. 1?>, range four, in the 
l>ine woods east of the Stockwell place, was a hollow dug-out some 
ten or twelve feet square, which was supposed liy many to be an old 
Indian camp, occupied when on hunting expeditions. But it is now 
nearly or quite ol)literated. Hill and valley, mountain and river 
icmain as the unalterable features of nature, but the children of tlic 
ancient woods have passed away forever, leaving scarce a tiace 
l)ehind them. 

The one certain memento of their race in AVilton is the name of 
llie principal stream, the Souhegau, or, as it is spelled in some of 
tlie old documents, "• .Sowhagon," signifN'ing, as is said, in their un- 
couth dialect, " the river of the plains." 



18 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

So far as is known, no person belonging to Wilton was carried 
into captivity or killed bv the Indians within the limits of the town. 

When Indian attacks were threatened, the settlers fled to 
neighboring garrisons. Danger existed for al)oiit ten 3'ears. One 
garri.son was in Milford, on the north l):ink of the Sonhegan River, 
near the Teabody place. Another was in Lyndeborongh, near Mr. 
Ephraini Putnam's house. Tlic apprehensions of the pioneers were 
so great that in 1 7^1 1 they sent the following petition, which tells 
its own story, to the (iovei-nor and Council of the Province of New 
Hampshire : 

i-KimoN lou i'i{<»ri:( TioN A(;ainst thk im)iax>. 

To his Excellency Benuiny Wentioorth Esq.. Irovernur mid Covanandcr-in- 
Chief of his Majesties Province of Neio Hampshire. 

Tlic petition (>r the iiihaliitaiits of S:ilciu-< aiiiula in said Province 
llnnitdy shews. That your petitioners live in a place (ireatly exposed to 
the Indians andhave not men SuHicient tor to Defend us. That tho" there 
be hut few of us. yet we have laid out our estates, to l)e>>iii in this phu'<', 
so that we shall he extreiuely hurt it we nuist move off, for we have hy 
the Blessiui;; of (Jod on our labors, a tine ci-op of corn on the g-round. 
anil tho" we bavc a (lanisou in the town Huilt i)y Order of Maj. Lovell. 
yet we liave noboily ein])o\vercd so nuicli as to set a watch aiuoni>- us, nor 
uu'U to keep it : u e w onld pray your Kxceliency that we may have some 
assistance from the (iovernmeiU. in sendin>i- us some sonldiers to(;uardaud 
Dofeiul us as in your wisdom you sliall think proper. 

Thou<>ii we are but newly added to this (Jovernmeut. yet we jtray your 
Excellency iH)t t(» disre-jard us, but to assist us. that we may keep our 
estates and do service for the jjovernment hereafter. And your Petitioners, 
as in duty liouiid will ever pray. 

.lolni Cram. .Jr.. John (ram. I )avid Stevenson. 

John Dale. Kphraini Put nam. Abraham Lemau, 

.b)sepli (inin. Samuel Leiuan. .rohn Stevenson. 

.Tonalhan (ram. Benjamin Cviim. 

Sai,i:>i-('a\ai>a. .Tmie -id. 1744. 

.What action, if any, was taken by the frovernor is not known. 
T.he presumption is that he had few soldiers to spare for such a 
purpose— to guard and defend a handful of settlers who had taken 
their lives in tiieir hands, and had goiu' out into the wilderness 
beyond tiie protection of civilization. 

At any rate, tiie Indians made lu) raiils on tiie peaceable inhal»i- 
tants ol .Salem-Camida of which any record remains. 'J'ransient 
hunters occasiontdly called on the settlers at a period long sub- 



INDIANS. 19 

sequent, hut they gave no molestation. Their spirit was broken ; 
the iron had entered their souls, and the reign of the Red Man was 
over. But they will have an everlasting memorial, more durable 
than monuments of brass, in the names they have given our lakes, 
streams and mountains ; the Monadnock, Souhegan, Contooeook, 
Nashua, Merrimack, Tawtucket and Pemigewasset. 

For a period of about one hundred years the Fj-ench and Indians, 
from King William's Ten Years' War, \C)8^, to C^ueen Anne's AVar, 
1703, closed by the Peace of Utrecht, 1713, and followed by other 
attacks, down from 175") to 1773, kept the New England settle- 
juents in a constant state of alarm and warfare. 

The terror of these wars was that the Indians were readily 
influenced to become allies of the French, and, officered by their 
European masters, employed to carry havoc thi'ough New England 
and New York. They lay in wait as the settlers left their 
block-houses in the morning to go out to their fields for their day's 
work, or made night hideous as they daslied into some lone settle- 
ment with their terrible war-whoop, firing the houses, tomahawking 
and scalping the men, and carrying the women and children into a 
captivity often worse than death. These incursions of the savages 
kept the whole country in a state of feverish alarm and terror, and 
suspended all regular business. The pioneers, after great sacrifices, 
were often obliged to abandon their improvements, made at great 
cost, and take refuge in the cities or in the fortified towns to escape 
their barbarities. It was a guerilla warfare of the most terrible 
character. 

Nor were the early settlers of New England altogether innocent 
in the matter. They regarded the Indians as the children of the 
devil, and their extermination as in some measure a religious duty. 
'J'hey snperstitiously believed that in ridding them from the land 
they were doing the same sort of service to God that Joshua and 
the Israelites did in driving out and slaughtering the Canaanites. 

But, as elsewhere said, Wilton bore but a small part in this 
fearfid Indian warfare. No tribe permanently occupied her terri- 
tory. But few of her sons were engaged in the propei- French and 
Indian wars. 

Among the troops that were raised to reenforce tlie army after 
the battle of Lake George, September, 17;").i, in Captain James 
'J odd's company is found the name of Ephraim Butterfield ; time of 
enlistment Septem]»er 22, time of discharge December 13, 175"). 



20 



IIISTOUY OF MILTON. 



Ill till' caiiipiiiuu of 17')7, in the roll of Capttiin Ki(;li:inl Kiiiery's 
(•oiui»aiiy \vi' liiul the name of Ileiirv Parker, .Ir., andJosiah Parker, 
wliose father settled on l(»l Nu. 7 in the third range. Henry was 
massaered at Fort ^N'illiani Henry when eaptnred by the French and 
Iiulians under (ii'ncial Monteahn. 

In the eanipaign of 17.")S, in ihe roll of Captain Neheniiah Love- 
well's company is fonn<l llie iianie of .lames .Mann, one of the 
earliest settlers in the southwest part of Wilton, also Philip Put- 
nam, F^iiliraini IJnttertiehl and Ale.\an<ler .Milliki'ii. They were out 
about six months in the service. 

The above enlistmeuts are all we liml recorded in the old docu- 
ments as belonuino; to Wilton. 



CIlAPTEU IV 



lM;OPI!IF/rARY IIISTOltV — SALKM-C^ANADA NFMHEK TWO — TN- 

ronroRATiox of wiiton — sur added to temple. 

Thk proprietary liistorv of the towns of New H:tinj)shire ma}' be 
said to (late back to the grants made to Sir Ferdinando (iorges and 
Captain .lolin INfason l)y King .lames 1. Thev were meni])ers of a 
eonncil of forty estal)lislied in 1C)2(I at Mymontli. in tlie connty of 
Dover. Knghind. for the i)hinting. rnling. and govei-ning of New 
England in America, (iorges was :i luival otlicei- in tiie I'eign of 
Elizabeth, and a frien<l of Sir Walter IJaleigli. INIason was a 
London merchant, also an othcer in tlie Britisii navy, and former 
riovernor of Newfonudland. 

The Council granted, IMarcii '.», I(i21, to JNIason all that territory 
included between Salem and the mouth of the Merrimack, lound 
Cape Ann, \\\) the rivers Xaumkeag, Salem, and JNIerrimack to theii' 
head waters, tlien across from the head of one to the hea<l of the 
other, and all the islands wilhin tlu-ee niih's of tlie coast, llie districi 
to be called ^Merrimack. 

On August 10, 1()22, another grant was made to ]Ma8on and 
(Jorges jointly of all the land between tlu; rivers Merrimack and 
Sagadehock (Kennel)ec), extending back to the great lakes and 
river of Canada (St. Lawi-ence), to be called J^aconia. 

These vast and loosely deline<l lerritoi-ies became afterwards the 
su)>jects of dispute and litigation. Mason obtained a new patent 
from the Plymouth (England) Council of the land between the 
^lerriniack and the Piscatacpia IJivers under tlie title of New Hamp- 
shire, (ireat troubles arose iVom the overlapl)ing of one grant of 
land on another abvady given. Ihil in spite of these conflicts of 
title, the lands were gradually taken up and settled, and towns es- 
tablished. These New Ilami.shiie grants cnnie. ;is \v;is lieM, int.'. 



•2,2 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

coiitliet witli the interest of jNIassachusetts, and ^lasou was pro- 
nounced in the journal of (Governor Winthrop as -'the chief movei- 
in all attempts against us." 

The New Hampshire settlements covered by the patents of 
Mason and Gorges, being in a divided and unsettled condition and 
under conflicting authorities, were Hnally united with Massachusetts, 
which assumed jurisdiction over the whole.* The IMason grants 
being thus vacated, the heirs lost the estate which had been willed 
to them by the original proprietor, Captain John Mason. 

IJut in l()(iO the government of Chai'les IT. declared that Kobert 
.Mason, grandson and heir of Captain John Mason, had a good aiid 
legal title to the province of New Hampshire. But ditllculties arose 
whicli preveiited the reinstatement of his rights. In K!?-") a renewed 
declaration of his legal title was put forth by royal authority, but 
Mason linally died in 1088, without realizing the fulfilment of his 
hopes and labors, and left liis l>arren claims to his two sons, John 
and Kobert. 

These charter titles, however, were purchased afterwards by a 
company who gave grants to settlers, and were termed the 
" Masonian Proprietors." This brief sketch will explain the origin 
of this title. The proprietors were chietl}' wealthy residents of 
Portsmouth and the vicinity, and they began business in 1748, first 
by quit-claiming to settlers grants of laud previously made during 
the disputes between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and then 
by making jiew grants in their own name. 

SALIOr-CAXADA.- 

The fust movement towards the settlement of Wilton was made in 
]7;5r>. On the l!»th of June of that year a petition was presented to 
the (general Court of Massachusetts by Samuel King and others for 
relief in consideration "of their sufferings " in the expedition to 
Canada under Sir William Phips in the year 1()!>0. Agreeably to 
the old Roman method of rewarding military services by colonizing 
the veterans, a committee was chosen, consisting of Sanniel Wells, 
Es(i., Sanmel Ciiandler and .lohn Hobsou, to lay out a township of 
tlie <-ontents of six miles s(|ii:ire, west of Narragansette,t called 

• .«<ui- ApiHMKlix to this Clmi.tiT.— •• Wilton tis a I'uit of (iroton (ion-." 
t .So cullud lis the town wus grunt.'d to pi-rsons who liiid lenilerod services in tlie \unu- 
gausett wiir. Tlie town of Uedfoid was calU-d Nariagaiisett No. :>, or Souliegan Kast. 



SALEjr-CANADA. 23 

Number Three or Amherst, and also caUed Souhegau West, and 
return a i)lat thereof to tliis C'ouit witliin twelve months for con- 
firmation. 

This tract, including Lvudeborough and tlie north part of Wilton, 
received then the name of Salem-Canada.* 'i'lie term "Canada " 
was obviously given on account of the remembrance of the expe- 
dition to Canada. The i)relix of •• Salem " was, perhaps, due to the 
fact that, in the early history of the country, Essex Co'.mty. Massa- 
chusetts, of which Salem was the shire town or capital, was 
represented as extending back Avestward from the seaboard to the 
Connecticut liiver, covering, of course, as may l>e seen by the map, 
the territory now ocC'U[)ied by the towns of I.yndeborough and 
Wilton. It has also been suggested that the signers of the petition 
to the (Jeneral Court for relief were probably residents of Salem 
and vicinity. The town of Salem-Canada, six miles square, was to 
be divided into sixty-three ecpial shares, one of which was to be for 
the first settled minister, one for the ministry, and one for the school. 

The conditions of settlement were that on each share, withiii 
three years, a good family should be settled ; a house built eighteen 
feet square and seven feet stud at least ; that six acres of land should 
be cultivated: that the inhal)itants should settle a. learned orthodox 
minister, and liuild aiul linisli a convenient meeting-house for the 
public worship of (iod. 

Sevvall Putnam, Kstj., says : " TIhm'c is uodonbt that the southeast 
part of Lyndeborough was the southeast [)art of Salem-Canada. 
The old people of Wilton man}- years ago used to say that the south 
line of Salem-Canada was between what is now Mr. Mark Holt's 
and Mr. Doe's house. A continuation of the line between the south- 
east part of Lyndel)orough and Milford to the west would run near 
Mr. Harvey A. Whiting's house on the Hopkins Place, and as it 
continued west would run between JNIr. JNlark Holt's and Mr. Doe's 
house. That shows that about one-third of the present town of 
Wilton was in Salem-Canada." 

Some feeling has been expressed of late as if Wilton liad en- 
croached on Lyndeborough, and taken aAvay a part of its territory. 
Hut Lyndeborough as a grant to IJenjamin Lynde and thirty others 
did not date till December ."), 17.");), four years after Hadger's set- 
tlement and that of others in Salem-Canada. Lyndeborough was 

* See Appendix lo tliis (hiipter. 



24 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

not incorporated until April 23, 1764, almost two years after Wilton 
was incorporated. This disposes entirely of the claim that any part 
of Wilton was ever a i)art of Lyndeborongh. Tliat about one-third 
of Wilton was once a part of Saleni-Canada no one will deny, but 
Salem-Canada was not identical with J.yndeborough any more than 
it was with AVilton. AMlton took away none of l.yudeborough's 
territory, and could not. in tlie nature of things, for Lyndel)orough 
was not in existence when Number Two, the predecessor of Wilton, 
was granted as a town. 

We cannot with any advantage rake over the embers in the old 
aslifs of past grievances to kindle new regrets and jealousies. J.et 
bygones be b3'gones. Our forefathers, no doubt, did the best tliey 
could under the circumstances, as we do now, and what is written is 
written, and what is done is done, and cannot be reversed or undone. 
Salem-t'anada was not Lyndeborongh any moi-e than it was "Wilton. 
Salem-Canada preceded both towns, and both towns took a portion 
of its territory, and Wilton had a right to do so as much as I^ynde- 
borough, and, as the first in the field, more right to do so. If .any 
l)arty had a right to complain it was Salem-Canada, because its 
territory h.ad been absorbed in Wilton and T.yndeborough. 

Wc confess that our gf)od neighbor, Lyndeborongh. since she 
became' Lyndeborongh, and not S.alem-Canada, has suffered muti- 
lation by a portion of her territory, in IT'.Mi, being annexed to 
Creentield, another portion, in IS.'):?, to JNIont Vernon, and still 
another portion, in IS?.'), to Milford. For these clippings no com- 
iHMisation was given to Lj'iideborough. But the territory takeii from 
Salem-Canaila to fonn, not Wilton, but ".Number Two," was made 
ui> to it by an equal amount of lands added on the noi'th. 

About the time of the first settlement there was a controversy 
bi'tween the authorities of New IIam[»shire and Massachusetts 
relating to the jurisdiction of the territory of southern New Ilanip- 
sliiii'. A delinite account of this dispute is given in Doctor N. 
Ilouton's History of Concord. For ten years the inhabitants in tliis 
part of tlu' stnte wei'e under tiie govennuent of Massachusetts. 

'• M Ml'.Kl! TWO." 

'J'lie grant of Salem-Cana.la in 1 7:^". by the Massachusetts (;eneral 
Coiiil and the settlements formed in it. were followed in 17l:i hv 
tlie grant of a new township, fro)ii the |»roprietors liolding tiiuhM- the 




yi^^^^ ^^ 



■ NU^ruKi; TWO."' .25 

charter of John Tufton Mason, to a company of purchasers, forty-six 
in number.* IMany of them never resided on the property,' but 
afterwards soki their lands to settlers coniino- i,,. Those shares were 
drawn by lot. The deed conveyino- tH," land wns dated Oetol)er 1. 
174!», at Dunstable, and the lots were .iiawn on October IC, 17-li». 
Tlie name Hrst given to the new township, which iucliKh'd on the 
north a part of Salem-C'nuada. was - Numbrr 'l^v<).•• 

The following conditions wciv prescribed by the proprietors to 
the grantees : 

1. /I'wolotsor .-iii-liiy ;icn-s,.;,.-li <l„„il,| I.,. <,■! ,i|.,irt r.. eiMMHiri.... il„- 
iMiildino- of mills. 

_ ■-'. One .liare nt tun hiuuh.d .-iinl r,.rly ;„-res should 1... o-iv-Mi I., tl„. 
tirsi mmisrer. 

••!. One share s1i..m1.1 he set aparl tor I he ( liri-ti,- ini^trv 

-J. <>,„■ shar.'shoul.l he.o-iveul.,seh.M.|s. 

•'•■ The sliai-eli(,l,l,.,'s shoiihl make all ro,i(l<. 

'!• 'I'Ik' orioinal pioprielors sIi.m.1.1 I.e ex,.,„,,i i,-,,,,, all laxc 

7. The sl,areh..l.lers shoul.l sHIle an,l l.uii.l hcusrs .„, inrly lot< 

'^- '■^"*''' -^'■"'•■'■^l I'l P.''y .s;l;;.;!;! to ai.l in iM.ihli,.- np the' town. 

0. These n..t fnlliliin,- the .•nn,li.inn<. ex.vpt in ea<e ot n, InWi.n 
war. weiv to Inrleii fiieir shares. 

](l. While pine Me<-s were 1,, l„. re>,.rve.l tor 1 he I'.rilisi, naxy. 

This new township, which, with new territory on the south, in- 
cluded on the north a portion of •' Salein-Caunada," i-ecei\ed the 
name of '' Number Two," as stated above. This name was con- 
tinued until 17(;2, thirteen years, as the title of Salem-Canada had 
been for fourteen years, viz. : fi-om ] 7:',:> to I 7 p.i. •• Xumbei' ( )iie •■ 
was Ma.son, '• Number Two," Wilton. 



On.Iuue IS. 17(11. the following petition was addressed to (Joy 
ernor Henning Wentworth : 



To HiH ExA-Pllmaj. linudwi WenUimnh. Esq., Govpvuor. ,Cv.. i„ tlw ]>rnr- 
ince of Ne.w Hampshirp. <n,.l Hip Ilmwmhjp Hi, MalPxlffs Cnnurll nf sm,l 
Prori iicp : 



'''h<' ix'titi .r us th,. sul)serih,-rs l.ein- inhal.iranl^ ,,t a 



>r l.anil 



n. sanl I n.vnnv ..t the enntenls nt Mnv n.ile. s.p.are ,-alle,i ; known l.v 

'I'.-.K.n.eol \nn.herL>. uhiel.Tovsnship honn.ls northerlv on l.vn.lehor- 
un-h.we<,,.rlynn,lS<,nlherlyonPe,,.rl,oron.:hSlipan.i\un.herI.Ka<lerlv 



■(il-Miit oClhr .\rMSoii 



liin I ropi'ii 



l:.k. 


11 up: which 'i"r: 


ft of l;in(l is considerably 


1 i< 


liis yciii- 'I";i\<m1 r 


1 tlic I'lnviiu-c with other 


mill 


Iv n'(ni(>st of you 


• Kxc('ll"y mill Honors that 


inro 


:i 'J'owiisliip .-inil 1 


(' invested with such I'rivi- 



26 HISTORY OF WILTON, 

on ye Marions Grant u 
settled and iinprovcil. 
tow ns. 

Wc woul.l lli.Tctorc 111 
we may lie Incorjiorated 
leues and Innnunities as other Towns have antl do enjoy in this Province, 
for ye more easy carryino; on our Pulilic attairs cti*. ami tliat the said 
Corporation may be Hounded accordinji' to the Grant of the said Town- 
ship and your Petitioners as in duty bound will eviM- pi-ay. &v. June T8. 
1761. 

James >[ann. Henry Snow . .lohu < ram. 

William (Jibsoii. .lonathaii Stevens. William Kinkeid. 

Haezial JIamlilet. William .Maiisur. Klexander Milieen'. 

Robert Smith. .lohn Dale. William Vance, 

John Burton. Hobert Kenker. i'hilip Putnam. 

David Barker. Kbeuezer Perry. .lohn Davison. 

Jonathan (ireele. lienjamin Thompson. liiiuli Smylie. 

Samuel Mansur. Jacob Putnam. 

The prayer of the i)etiti(>uers was gnuited, the lands were siir- 
ve^'ed, and the town was incorporated June ■>:>. 17<;2. under the 
name of Wilton, derived from an ancient borougli in Wiltshire, 
England.* This act of incorporation w^as to continue in force till 
January 1. ITC'i. Tlie first town meeting was held June 27, 17(>2, 
A second act of incorporation was granted January 2, 17()r). signed 
by Hon. lienning Wentworth, Governor of the Provim-e of New- 
Hampshire, -'to have continued until His Majesty's pleasure shall 
be fiu-tlier known." As His Majesty and His Majesty's successors 
have, so far as is known, taken no exception to it, it is presumed 
this act of incorporation remains valid to the present day. 

.\i»i>rrioN OF I'AUT OK wii.ToN TO tk:\ii*lk. 

In 1768 a petition t was addressed to the Governor and Council 
by the inhabitants of Peterborough Slip, Slipton or Sliptown, the 
part of Peterborough lying east of the mountains ctdled Pack or 
Petit Monadnock. to have one mile of the west part of Wilton, and 
extending the length of the town live miles, added to Peterborough 
Slip to form an independent town. To compensate f(n' this slice of 
a mile wide being taken off of Wilton, the petitioners also prayed 
that one mile wide of territory might be a<lded tf» the town on the 
east. The people of Wilton addressed the authorities with a 



» .S.-i- Appeu.Iix t.) this (huptoi-.-'-Act of Incoipoiution." 

t .Sei- .\ppendix to this Cliapt.r •• \ K,.,-or.l of Wilton I'rooeedings 



WILTON TO TEMPLE. 27 

eounter-petitiou asking that Peterborough Sliii itself might 1)*' added 
to Wiltou, and deprecating any addition on the east. lint tlie 
petitioners of the Peterborough Slip prevailed over the Wiltonians. 
and a tract, half a mile wide and live miles long, was taken fiom 
Wilton and added to Peterborough Slip, constituting the town ol 
Temple. 

Thus after all these changes of names and boundaries, of Salem- 
Canada, '' Number Two." Wilton live miles stpiare. and Wilton four 
and a half miles wide by five miles long, as at present consti- 
tuted, we have the proprietary and teri'itorial history of the town of 
Wilton up to the present time. 



APPENDIX, 



• f WII.TON AS (iUOTON (iOHK, 



From a book of about one hundred pages, compiled from the 
early records of IMassachnsetts by Samuel A. (ireen, M. D.. en- 
titled " The Bounchxry Lines of Old (iroton." we learn that a part 
of Wilton was once known as Groton (J ore. In the book is a 
map of Groton Plantati(m as granted A. 1). 1C>.')'» and surveyetl 
A. D. ir)(;<s. Also, another map of Groton (iore. granted 17;5(), 
together with the town lines as they exist A. I). is,s."». Also, another 
map of (iroton Plantation, with town lines existing A. I). is,s."). 

On the southeast of Ciroton, and adjoining it, was a small town- 
ship granted in the spring of IG;")-!, by the General Court, to the 
Nashobah Indians, who were converted to Christianity by the 
Ajjostle Eliot and others. 

It appears that disputes arose in relation to the lines of the towns 
about Groton. some of which were caused by the neglect of the 
inhabitants of (iroton to make return of the plan of the original 
grant to the Cieneral Court for conlii-niatioii. as was customary in 
such cases. 

The incorporation of Nashobaii on Novemlier "i. 1711. settled 
many of the disputes eonnected with the lands; but in December 
of the next year the name was changed from Nashobah to Littleton. 

As already stated, the plan of the original Groton giant had 
never been returned by the proprietors to the (ieneral Court foi' 
confirmation, and this neglect had acted to their prejudice. 



28 itisroRY ot aviltoK. 

.Vfter Jittleton had been set off, the town of Grotou iinrleitook to 
repair tlie injury ;ind make up the loss. 

The necessary stoi)s for bringing the iiiiitter liefore the (Jeneral 
Court were taken ;it :i town meeting, lield on .Inly 2."), 17.! I. It 
was then stnted that the town liad lost more tli;iii twenty-seven 
hundred and ciglity-ciglit :icn's liy the encronchment of the Litth'ton 

I'nder these circunistances Henjaniin Pieseott was authorized to 
present the petition to tlie (ieneral Court, setting forth the true state 
of tlie c.'ise, and all of the facts connected with it. 

■Mr. I'rcscott presented the petition November 2n, IT.'! I. It was 

\U-.u\ :iii(l Ordriv.l. 'ni;it Col. Clumdl.T. ( apt . Hhiiich.inl. Cii't. Ild'soii. 
M;iJor \\\H-<. ,111(1 Mr. Hal.-. l)c ;i .•..iimiillcc m l.ikc llii< I'.Tilioii uiidcr ccii- 
sidrrjitioii. .-nid i-ciiorl wind iii.iy lie pi-opci- lor tlic ( (nnl to do in .-iiiswcr 
tlicrcto. 

December 1:^, 1 T.'M , Colonel Chandler, from the connnittee ap- 
pointed the '28th ult. to consider the i)etition of lienjamin Prescott, 
Ks(j.. in behalf of the proprietors of (Jroton, iimdc rei)oi't. which was 
read and accepted, and in answer to this pidition. voted : 

■I'liMl :i iii-Miit of ten lliou<;iiid .'iu-ht iMiinhv,! Mcrr^ ot the l,;nids lyiii.-;- 
ill 111.- (lore l..-I\\rcll I)misl;d)i.' .-Illd 'I'oW lislirlid. lie Mild licrcl.y is in.ld.' to 
th«> Propriftors of the Town of (Jrotoii ;is mii ('(piivjiiciit for wlwit was 
taken from tlicm by bittlctoii and ( oya.lms or Wiilards Farm (Iicini-- alioiit 
two acres and a half for one) and is in full satisfaction thereof, and tJiat 
the said Proprietors lie and are hereby allowed and imjiowered liy a Sur- 
veyor and Cliainmen on Oath to survey .md lay out the said ten thousand 
eiu-ht hmidri'il acres ill t lie -aid (ioiv. and ivliirn a I'laf thereof to this 
< 'oiirt witliin t\v(dvc montli-; for coiitiiniation to tlii'iii and their heirs and 
assijjns resjiectiv.dy. ' ' 

The bounds of the said tract are as follows : 

Hejiiimiiiu- .at the \oilb W C^t ( orncr.d I )iinstab|c al Dram-Ciip Hill by 
Solie,ii-aii River .and h'uniim Soinli in Umistablc line last l'eraiiiliulat<Ml 
and Kim liy a Coiii'^'-- of t be ( icneral ( oinl . two Thousand one bimdred \- 
lifty two jiides to 'I'ow ii-bcnd line, there inakinu' an aiiiile. ami IJimiiiii' 
West ;{1 \--2 !)(-•. North on I'oxvnslK-iid line and provinc<- band Two 'I'hon- 
saiid :imi Fifty Six poles to a I'illar of Stones then tnrniiiii- and K'niiinji- by 
I'roviiice Laiid;{l l-'J deij-. Norlli t wo ■I'lioiisand and forty Kiiilil poles to 
Dunstable Coiner first meulioned.* 

Some years ago, says Mr. Sewall Pnlnani, 1 was called to run 
some lines near .loiio's Corner in Milford. Mr. ^^■illiam .lones was 

* Tlie i-outi-iit (if (irotou (iorc. :is ciilciilnlfd IVcuii llic luiiiftli ol llic tlinc siil»-«, h 11.75-J 
iici-fs. Acconliii^f to tilt' iiiii|) in tlu't(c)()l<. lliMt iiiiil nf ilic (icnc imiw lyiii'r in Willmi cdiitMin- 
bclwei'ii nine anil ten liiiiiiin'il iicrt-s. 



I 



I 



ai'1'i:m)I\. 20 

oiu" of till,' uu'ii i)iVf^i'iit with UK': Ik- iioinli'd oiit :i snmll iiilhii- 
of stones between the raih-oad and the livei-, and said it was always 
ii![)resente(l to him as heinir the •■ Old Dunstable Corner." It was 
near where the small house now stands, l)etween the railroad and 
river. The original Jones Farm was partly in INIile Slip, i)artly 
in Old Dunstable. 

Jf the boundary pointed out by Mr. .loiies was the true northwest 
corner of Old Dunstable, the starting \mnt in the description of 
(Jrotou (iore, as found in the map in Doctor (Jreen's book, appears 
to be from three to four huudre(l rods south of the true northwest 
corner of Old Dunstable. 

(rroton Gore was situated in the present towns of Mason, IJrook- 
line, Wilton, Milford and (ireenville. That part of the grant now 
in Milford and Rrookline, after Wilton and JNIasou wert^ surveyed, 
was known as ]Mile .Slip. 

The part that is now in Wilton is a rectangular triangle of the 
southeast part of the town, bounding on INIilford a.)»out three hun- 
dred and eighty-six rods, and on Mason about seven hundred and 
lifty-eiglit rods. 

Mr. John Boynton Hill, in his History of the Town of Mason, 
New Hampshire, says : 

Uudi-r this >iTa lit lilt' iiili;il(il;iiil< li><>k iiusscssioii (>[ ;iml ucfiiiiicd llic 
tt'iTitory. It w:is tlicir cusloin In cul tlic h;i\ upnii llic meadows jirnl 
stack it. ■■111(1 (';nl\ in llic siu-iiiii' to send up tlicir \(iiiii<r c.-ittlc to he fed 
uiioii Ih<- li;i.\. iiiulcrtlic cjirc ot lioad. the Xciiro sl.-ivc Tiicx- would 
cause the \\()(.d<io lie tired. ;is ii \\;is (•.■died, that i<. burnt over in tiie 
-priiiii'. after wliicii I'lcsli ;iiid succulent lierbayc s|)riiijiiii<i- up furnished 

;i i;^oo(l store of tlie finest f I. upon which the cattle would thrive and 

fatten tlirou«tli (lie se.-ison. I'.oiid'i c:iinp w:is upon tl ast side of the 

meadow, near the ic^ideiice ot the late .lo(d Ames. ( Pane 2().) 

As two parts of Wilton were contained in grants made by the 
Massachusetts authorities, that is, about one-third of the north part 
of the town in the Salem-Canada Orant, and near ten hundred acres 
of the southeast part intheGroton (Jore(Jraul. it may be interesting 
to give a statement of the boundary question between Massachusetts 
and New Ha-mpshire, cojiied from Dr. (ireen's book. (I'ages .")7- 

;;s.) 

Duiiiii;- in:iny .\c;irs the dividiui:- line between llic iwo I'roxince- w;is 
Ihesubjet-l of controversy. 'I'iie c.iuse ol' dispute dated bjick to the lime 

when til -in-iiud ii-r.-int was made to the ((doiiy ol ,M;iss;icliusci l< I'.:iy. 

The ch;irter was drawn up in Kn-iland at a period wlieii little wa- known 



30 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

in rofjiird to thciiiterior of this ((niiilrv. mid tlio hoiiiidary lines, uoces- 
sarily. wcmv somewhat iiidefinitc. 

The Mernniiick liiver was an importaut factor in fixing tho limits of 
the grant, as the nortlieni Ixmndary of Massachusetts was to be a line 
three miles north of any and every part of it. At the date of the charter 
the general direction of the river was not known. l)Ut it was incorrectly 
assumed to l>e easterly and westerly. Asa matter of fact, the ccmrse of 
the Merrimack is soutiierly for a long distance, from where it is formed by 
rhc union of the Winiie))esauk<'e and the Pemigewasset TJivers. and then it 
turns and runs t went y-tivc or tliirry miles in a northeasterly direction to 
its moulli: and tliis deflection in the current caused tlie disi)ute. 'J'he 
ditfereiu-e Ix'tweeii the actual and tlie supi)osed direction was a matter of 
little i)ractical iin]M)rrance so long as tiie neighboring t(UTitory remained 
unsettled. <»r so long as the two Provinces were essejitially under one 
govermnent : but as tlie ])opnlation im-reased it became an exciting and 
vexatious (piestion. Towns were chartered l)y Arassachusetts in territory 
claimed l)y \ew Trami)shire, and this action led to bitter feeling and pro- 
voking legislation. 3Iassachusetts contended for the land '• nominated in 
the lH)nd." wliich would caiiy tlie line titty miles nortliward into the very 
heart of Xew Hampshire : and on the otiierliand that Province stremmusly 
oi)posed this view of tlie case, and claimed that the line should run. east 
and west, three miles iiuitli of the mouth of the river. At onetime a 
royal conmiissioii was apjiointed to consider the suiiject. but their labors 
produced no satisfactory result. At last the niatt<'r was carried to F^nghiml 
for a decision, which was rendeii'd by the King on March ."■). 17:^-40. 

This jiidg lit was tiual and in lavor of NCw llanipsliire. It gave 

that Province not only all the territory in dispute, but a strij) of land 
fourteen miles in width, lying along her southern border, mostly west of 
the ^rerrimack. which had never Iteen claimed. This strip wa> the tract 
of land between the line running <'ast and west, three miles north of the 
sonthernmost trend of the river, and a similar line three miles north of its 
mouth. Hy the decision twenty-<'ight townsjiips were taken from AEassa- 
chusetts and I lanslVrred to Xew llami>shii-e. The settlement of this 
disputed (iiicsiidii was undoubtedly a public benefit, although at (he tim(> 
ii caused a gi-eat deal of bard feeling. In I'stablishing the new boundary 
J'awtiicki't Falls, situated now in the city of Lowell, and near the uiost 
soiitbern i)orlioii ol tli<' rivers i-onrsc. was taken as the starting-place, 
and the line that now separates the two states was run west, three miles 
lu.rth of this point. It wa^ surveyed ofiicinUy in the spring of 1741. with 
reference to the -eii l.-nifiil nt ibis dispnic. 

It will he readily seen l>y the foregoing tliat the line contended 
for by New Hampshire woidd run three iniles^or more north of the 
north line of Wilton. 

.>AI.I;M-( AN.\I).\. 

".IniK' I'.ith. 17;l.). Sanuicl Wells Esq. Sjunucl Chandler and John 
Hobson were appointed a committee l>v the Oeneral Court of 



i 



SALKM-CAXADA. 



31 



Massachusetts to lay out a township of the contents of six square 
miles, west of Xarragansett Town, called " Number Three," and re- 
turn a plat thereof to this Court, within twelve months, for con- 
firmation." 

The following is a description of the tract of land called Salem- 
Canada, as laid out in May, 17."5<), by order of the authorities of 
Massachusetts Hay. and returned .June 2, IT^Wi : 

Begin niiij; uf a spnicc tn-c .iml nms north l»y tlie Needle 2l!H rods on 
province hind to a hemlock niaiked : tlien runs East ITmS percli on Province 
land to a township adjoiniii-i to and \\'m<y nortli of Saleni-Xarrao;ansett 
Xo. ;^; tlien turns and runs sonfh on said township (!4(l rods to a township 
granted to .Ion" Sinijtson and others: then turns and runs East on said 
township 4(»2 ]»ole to a stake and stojies : then runs soutli 14«7 perch on 
said X'arragansett town: then runs west 480 perch on Duxhury School 
Farm to stake and lieap of stones: then turns south Vi percli on said Farm 
to a poplar; tlien runs west 14(!0 perch to the spruce tirst named. 

If we suppose the distance from Duxbury School Farm to the 
spruce at the southwest corner of Salem-Canada (1460 rods) to be 
correct, that spruce must have been in what is now Wilton ; the north 
line of Wilton being loUS rods, would leave the spruce o8 rods east 
of the present west line of Wilton. 





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Township 
(iranted to 
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1460 perch Provinoe Land. 

yiiw Wilton. 



480 perch. 

Diixhurii School 
Farm. 



32 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Ill tin- town c-U'rk"s oHk-e :it Lyndeborough is :i copy of the Saleiii- 
Cauada grant, and also a i)lan of tlie same, from which this is a 
copy. 

The distances, etc., of the several lines on this plan are [nit down 
tiie same as they are on tlie plan at Lyndeborongh. It will be seen 
that there is a discrei)ancy on the west line of fifty rods between 
the figures and tlie sum as wi-itten out, but it is the same in the 
description. 

Tlie dotted lines on this [)lau do not represent au}' lines on the 
plan at Lyndeborough, but represent the north line of Wilton, and 
the east line as far as Lyndeborough runs south. 

(.i;a,\t <»f rjiK masonian i-koimjiktoks. 

Kxtract from the deed making the grant of the township of Wilton 
l»y the Masonian Proprietors : 

Ti;«>vi\( K OF I I'uisiiMiit lolhc Power .111(1 Aullioril y liijiiilcd ;m(l 
Ni:\v IIami-miii;i;. i y.-si,.,! in m,- l)y tlic I'ropnclcr-^ «.t Lnnds i.urcliascd 
(.1 .h.lui ■|'uri(.ii .Mason Ks<|. in tlie Province of \e\v Hampshire l.y llicir 
vole Passed at their nieetini;- li<dd a1 Portsmouth in said Proxiiiee tlie IC.tli 
day of .lune 174!i I do l)y these ju'esents on llie terms ami conditions 
hereafter expi-essed iiiv<' and iii-aiil niilo 'I'liomas K'ead, Es(i. Kohert Flet- 
cher .lim. .losepii IJlanchard .Inn. Oliver Coleluun. Oliver Farwell. .Tm.. 
I'slicr. Thomas Spauldinii-. .lohn r.ovew(dl .Fun. Peter I'owers. Humphrey 
llohhs. .lolui Combs. .los. lilodj-vt. Samucd Fowl.-, .losiah Swan. K/.ra <ar- 
lieulei. .lona. Cununin-is. 'i'liomas Parker, .lun. .loliii \anium. ^Nilliam 
Foster, the l.'ev. Mr. TlionL-is Parker, .losiah l',utterli(dd. Anihony Fmory. 
ncu.jamin Parker .Inn. Xehemiah Al)l)ol. S;iniii(d (ireele. I'.enjn. F:ir\V(dl. 
Oliver Whitinii-. .los. Ifieh.irdson. lleiiin. Farley. .Ino. Kendall, .\hiahani 
Kendall. Oavid .Vdam>. .loseph French.- Kleaz.'r lilanchard. Zaclu;us 
Lovewell. SainiKd Farl<-y. William < 'iimmiii<i-s. .Toiia. Powers, Saunad 
Cummin-s. .Vrchalaus Dale, .lacoh Puli.am. Xathaiii.d Putnam. .lohn Dale. 
Stephen Ilerryman. , lohn Shead and Kphraim Pnliiam. all Hie riii'lit title 
and properly of Ihe (Irantors aforesaid of in and to all that part of a 
township or trad of land in the Pn.viuceOf New Hampshire aforesaid 
containiiii;- live miles >qnare L\ in,-;- on the hranches of Soiiiie,i!,-aii river 
between I'elerborouh and IMuuson bound<'d .is lojlows. IJeiiinninii- at the 
Southwest r<.riierof t he i»remises at a \\ hite pine i ree. which i< the Xorlli- 
wcst corner of ihe Township Xo. 1 and runs from thence north five miles 
to a while ash m.irked. from Iheucc east rive I'liiles to a slake .•ind stones, 
from thence s.Mith live inile< to ;i Chi'stiuit tree marked, from llieiicc west 
five miles lo Ihe while pine tree first meulioiied whii-li said Township is 
laid out. dr.iw n lor.ind lli.> lolls ascertaiiK'd to each jiranlee resiiectively 
al>o iw<. loll- lor eiicoiiia.ii-emeiit for buihlinji- AFilU and thive slmres for 
Iiublic use- vi/,. one for the lirsl settled ^Minister, one for the Minisirv and 
for the school. 



MASONIAN GIIANT. 



33 



In witnesss whoreof [ the Subscriber Joseph Bhiiiehanl of l)uiistat>lo 
have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of Ot-tobor 1740. 

JOSKI'H liLANCHAUD. 
SCHEDULE OF LOTS DRAWN BY THE GRANTEES. 



Robert Fletcher. .Ir. . 
Joseph Blanchard. Jr 

Oliver Colburn 

Minister 



I 



Eleazer IJlancliard 

Kobert Fletcher. Jr. .. 
Zacheus Lovewell 



Oliver Farwell... 

John Isher 

Thomas Spalding 
John Lovewell. J 

Peter Powers 

Humphiey Ifobbs 

John f "onibs : Ki 

Joseph Blodgett 17 

Samuel Fowle 1 "•• 

Josiah Swan 20 

Ezra Carpenter ' 22 

Jonathan ('unnninijs [ 23 

Thomas Parker. Ji- 1 24 

.rohn Varnuin 1 25 

P<'ter Powers tt A. Dale 27 

Ministrv ' 28 

Thomas Eead, Esq ! 30 

William Foster j 32 

Mr. Thomas Fark<-r 34 

Josiali Kuttertield 3.") 

Anthony Emory 3(i 

Benjamin Parker. Jr I 40 

Peter Powers i 41 

School lots I 42 

Xehemiah Abbot j 43 

Samuel (i reele I 45 

Benjamin Faiwell ! 4(i 

Oliver AVhiting 47 

Joseph Kiohardson 1 48 

John Shead 49 

Benjamin Farley j 50 

Joseph Blodp^ett ! 51 

John Kendall 52 

Abraham Kendall i 53 

Peter Powers 55 

David Adams [ 5(5 

Joseph French 57 



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18 



34 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

SCHEDDLE OF LOTS DRAWN BV THE GKANTEES. CONTINUED. 



Sjiimiel FarltM- fi:^ 

William ( umiiiiiijis ()4 

•loiiatliaii Powers (J") 

Saiiiuf'l ( 'uiuininf»;s (i(i 

Mill lots (i7 

.John Dale (iS 

.Jacob l^itiiani (W 

Stephen H.-nvinaii 70 

Airhalaus Dale 71 

Xathaiiiel P\itiiaiii 72 

Ephraini I'utiiani ; 7S 



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SCHEDULE OF LOTS DRAWN BY THE GRANTORS. 



Tlioiuas Parker. Ks(j 

M. H. Went worth. Hscj.... 

.lothaiii Odionie. Ksi| 

.losejih Hlaiichanl. Escj . . . . 
Thomas Wallin^-ford. Ks.].. 
•Joshua IMeree. Ks([ 



Parker. Ks(| 21 



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Will 

.Joliii Went worth 

.Jolin MotVatt. Esq 

Nathaniel Meserve antl 

( ieorsje .JattVey. Es(i 

Daniel IMerce antl >[ary Moo 
Matthew f.ivermore, Estj... 

Piehanl Wil)irfl. Estj 

Theodore Atkinson. Est| . . . . 

.John Tiitton Mason. Esq 

Mark H. Wentworth. Es^q. -. 
S. Solly and ('. March. Esq.. 



38 


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44 


14 


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58 


15 


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The schedule of the lots drawn is certified thus : 
The afore-written lists were drawn and tinished at Dunstable, the Kith 
day uf October 171'.). 

( ojty examined for 

•Jos. Bi.AXciiAKn. 

Proprietors' Clerk. 



COUNTY BOUNDS. 



35 



PKTITION RELATIVE TO COUNTY BOUNDS, ETC. 

To his Excellency John Wentworth Esq Captain (General and Governor in 
Chief in and over the Province of JVeio Hampshire, and to the Honorable his 
Majesty's Council and Hnise of Representatives in General Court assembled — 

The Petition of tis the Subscribers, humbly sheweth. That Youi- 
Petitioners beino; Inhabitants within the lines of the County Prescribed. 
(viz) Peterborough West Line and the Easterly Line of Litchfield. And 
Whereas by Information we are by a Petition from others to your ITon'^ 
leudered incapable by the fewness of Inhabitants and the unlikeness of 
Increase to Supjjort the Offii'ers of the ("ounty in such Sort, That any 
(rcntleman suitable therefor will be ITnwillin.n- to I'ndertake the Same: 
All which is a mistake. Tlie People are many And as We tliink able and 
Sufficient and tlie In^-rease INIore and More, the jjreatcr part of the County 
within s'l Lines bein<i- Unsettled, And that is Small in Comparison of 
other Advantages accrewing if Amherst is nuule the Shire Town, All 
the roads leading from the Towns adjacent center to Amherst and there is 
Food and Forrage and other things necessary. But if carried further East 
will increase Travel and if over the River will make it inconvenient both 
for Men and Women in many seasons of the Yeai'. Thei'efore we pray 
that the Lines prescrib'd may be fixed and no Additions made and that 
Amherst may be the Shire Town, And Your Petitioners as in Duty bound 
shall ever pray. 

17(10. 



Wilton. April .") 

Joseph Holt 
Xathau Ballard 
Jacob Al)l)ot 
.rohn Hrowii 
Jeremiah Abbot 
Abiel Abbot 
David Blanchard 
Stephen Blanchai'd 
*Jonathan Cram 
*David Cram 
*moses Stiles 
*Solomon Cram 
Timothy (t\-a\ 
John Burton Ju'. 
James Dascombe 
Joseph Holt Ju"". 
Jeremiah Holt 
Johti (^ram Jun'. 
*John Caskir 
♦John Stiles 
*John Johnston 
Mames Boiitell 
*(;eorgc (;oul.i 
*Melcisedekt 
♦Robert Badger 



Daniel Barker 
Nathan Abbot 
Francis Putnam 
Joseph Putnam 
Jonathan Cram 
Richard Taylor 
Abner Stiles 
Jonathan Burton 
Stephen Buss 
E])braiiii Peabody 
.facol) Putnam 
William Brown 
William Pierce 
Jonathan Greele 
Joseph Stiles 
Philip Putnam 
.John Burton 
Ephraim Butterticld 
♦Samuel Chamberlain 
♦John Hutchinson 
♦James .Johnston 
♦Osgood Carlton 
♦'I'imothy Carleton 
♦John Stej)henson 
♦Banjaman Dutton 



George Coburn 
Asa Cram 
Stephen Putnam 
Joseph Cram 
Xath' Haseltine 
William Ball 
.John Cram 
Jacob Putnam Jun"" 
Joseph Butterfield 
James Maxwell 
Amos Butterfield 
Amos Fuller 
♦Benjamin Ci'am 
♦Ephraim Putnam juner 
♦George Person 
♦Jonathan Chamberlain 
♦fCphraim Putnam 
♦Jonathan Chamberlain 

Qjunf 
♦William Carson 
♦Jacob AVellman 
♦Adam Johnston 
♦Daniel (iould 
♦Jonas Kidder 
♦David Stephenson 



Those witli this murk (*) were iirol)Hl)ly Lyrnlcljorough iiicii.— |S. I'litiiain. t.HloKihli'. 



36 H18TOKY OF WILTON. 

HKI.ATIVI-: TO A lUMlxil. <»\i;i! SdlllKCiAN KMVKH. 

Wilton. lM'l)'y y« 11—177:3. 

Til the Honourable the Council and House of Representatives fur the State 
of Nev) Hampshire in General Court to he Conoend at Exeter on the Second 
Wednesday in Fthruary Instant. 

'riic I'rtilioii ol tlic Suhsciil.cr- liuiiihly .-.hcwctli— 'I'liat thf IJridgc (in 
the <»iic Mile Slip) dvci' the IJivcr toniicrly known hy the N'anic of Soiihcijan 
Rivor. is in (Jrciit want of lM'in«>- l{ci)aii-<' or Kchnilt. that the Bridge is 
of Pnl)]ir Benefit iieinw in the Direct way trom Kxeter to ( 'liarlestown 
No. 4 that 'i'iiree r,ri(li;-(>s. have heen Ki-ecte<l in that Plaee. and Kepaired 
from time to time at the eNi>ense of ihe lidial)itants of Wilton and a 
few other I'ersons — that the lnhal)itants of one Mile Slij) are few in 
Xinnher and tliey think it a Haidsliip to he j)iit to tlie ('liart>(' of it Alone — 
Therfore yonr Petitioners i>ray that Vonr Honours would take it into 
your wise Consideration and Direet in What Way the same shall he re- 
huilt— and your IVtitioners as in Duty Bound Shall ever Pray — 

.Vmos Fuller Samuel Sheldcu Stephen Buss 

Khene/er (handler .Joseph Ahl»ot .Taeol» .Vhhot 

Joseph Snow William Brown Fifield Holt 

Fifield Holt .Ir Amos Holt :Mary IVtteuirill 

Samuel Hutehinsoii David ChaniUer Iriah Wilkins 

*BenJ" ]>ewis *Simoii Blanehanl Motham Blanehard 

*Ben" Lewis Jimi- *Itiehard Boynloii *\Villiam P«'arson .Inner 

*Will"' parson *'rhonias I'earson *Hhene/er i)arson 

♦Samuel parson *Nathan Hutehinsoii *Benj'' Hulehinson 

*Xathan Hutehin«.n tSanuiel Mitelieli tWilliam AUd 
[.Iun>- 

ACT (»i in(()i;i-<)i;ati<)N. 

Province of Xcw Hampshire— George the third h;i thi- yrace of (rod of Great 
Brittan France and Ireland Kinrj Defender of the faith Ac : To all and to 
whom these Presents shall come. Greetinrj : Whereas our Loyal subjects 
Inhabitants of a tract of Land within our Province of Xew-Hampsliin^ 
Known by the mime of No. 2. Lyino; on tlie branches of Soidiegan River 
between Peterborougli and Monson and contains five miles scjuare. have 
hundily Petitioned and I?e(piested us tliat they may be erected and incor- 
porated into a township and Infrancln/.ed witii tlie same powers and 
prlvilejj-es which other towns within our said Province by law have and 
enjoy: and it appearin.i>- unto us to !.<• con.tusive to the general o:ood 
of our said Province as w«dl as ..t the said Inhabilants in particular by 
nmintainin^-fiood ,„(ler and .-ncoura-iiiii- ihe culture of the Land that the 
same should l)e done. 



Those with this, murk (*) un.U.uhtclly Ih.-.l in what is now Milford. Those with this 
mark ft^ aiv IVtcrlmnMipli naiiics.— |s. I'litnani. 



t 



ACT OF INCORPORATION. 37 

Know ye tlicn'rorc tli;it we i)f our si)«»ci;il (iiiioe ('crraiii Kiiowledo-o ;iiul 
for rh(> (MK'ouniii'tMiK'iit :\iu\ pidiuoriiiii- tlic i^ootl jjurposcs .-iforosaid by and 
witli the ndvips of our and well beloved H('uuiu<>- Weutworrh Esq: our<Jov- 
eriior ami ( 'oumiauder in clieif and of oui- (duueil for said Province of New 
llanipsliire have creeled and ordained and liy these i)resenls foi- us oui- 
lieirs anil suci-essors do will and ordain that Ihe lnhal)ilants of the tract (d 
Land aforesaid and otiiers who shall inhabit and inijirove thereon lu're- 
aftcr. the same beinu,- butted and bounded as follows vi/ : Heginninj>; at the 
southwest corner of tin' prennses at a white i)ine tree wliicli is the north 
w(»st i-orner of No. (1)* and runs from tlu'iice north tive miles to a white 
ash tree marked: from ihence east ti\'e miles to a strake and stones: 
from theiu-(> south tive miles lo a Cliestiuit tree marked: from tlieiu-e 

west live miles to the while pine tree tirsl ntioned : lie and hereby are 

declared and ordained to be a i'ow u ( orporale and are hereliy Krected 
and Ini'orporafed into a liody Politick and ('or[)orate \t> lia\c continuance 
until his M:ijesty"s Pleasure sliall be further known by the name of Wilton, 
with all the powers, autlnu-ities. privileges, iunnuuities and fraiu-hizes 
which any othei- town in said Proviiu'e by law liold and enjoy to tlie said 
iidiabitants oi- who shall liereafter inhabit there and tlieir successors for 
said term always reservins>' to us our heirs and successors all ^Vhite Pine 
trees that are or shall be found <irowinii- and beiuii' on said trai-t of Land 
til for Ihe use of om- IJoyal Xa\y. Pesi-rvini;' also to ns our heirs and suc- 
cessors the Power and l{ii;ht (d' dividiuii- said town wlien it shall ;ipi)ear 
necessary and convenient for the Inhabitants tliereof: 
Provided Nevertheless and it is liereby decdared that tins charter and 
ijrant is not intended and shall not in any manner l>e construed to extend 
or effect the private jjioperty of the soil witlun the limits afcn-esaid. ami as 
the several towns within our said Province ar<' by the laws thereof enabled 
and authorized to assend)le and by the Majority of the \'otei-s present to 
chuse sucli ofhcers and transact <uch affaiis as in the said laws ;ire 
deidared. The annual .M.'ctin-i- in said Town shall be held, for the choice 
of such officers and the purposes aforesaid, on the second ,^Ionday of 
.Mardi annually 

In 'i\'stiinony whereof we hav<' caused the Seal of our said Province to be 
liereunto atfixed. Witness. Benidn.ii- Wimtworth Ks(|. our (iovernor and 
Connnamler in Chief of our s:iid Province tiie Second day of January 
in tlie Fifth year of our llcl^n and in the year of our Lord Christ one 
thousand seven Inindred sixty five 

Hy his Excellencys command with a<lvice of Council 

T. .\tkinson Sec.y. iJ. \V<'ntwortli 

A i;kc(»i;|) «>1' wii/rox i-iiocKi'.DiNiJS. 17()S — 177;{. 

Wilton June y ii"' .lay 17(;s this Day if being- 'I'ownmeeting- at wilton A 
we the Subscribers attended where was tin' Committee from Peterborough 
Slip to see wheather the Town of wilton would Vote to l?e Ceive tlie East 

* Now Uri-envillc iiiul ilasou. 



38 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

part of Peterborough Slip or Give them haf a mild of wiltou & when we 
Came to article mr Jiuttertield who was moderator would not ('all for 
a Vote on it But Said we will a Jorn the meeting til y^ 7 of July whieh he 
did the Connnittee a fore S'' Deziered a Coppy of their proi-eediugs bul 
Could not obtain it 

William mansur 

test 

Stephen Putnam 

hia 

Alexander Q Miiliken 

mark 

Portsmouth June 11"' 1768 

Whereas we the Subscribers V)eing Agents appointed to carry on the 
Allair For Peterborough Slip & wiltou Relative tn their Petition Have 
agreed to I.eavc the whole Attair to His Exccellency and Couiu-il to do as 
in their Wisdom and Prudence Shall think Best Praying further opportu- 
nity to Lodge Such Papers as to Give your Execellency and Honours 
Further Light as witness our Hands Provided Such Papers are filled before 
the Day appointed for the Governors & Councils Determination, 
agent for Peterborough Slip Ephraim Heald 

agents for Wilton Joseph Buttertield 

James Dascombe 

I'KTITIOX FROM W^ILTOX : 

addressed to the Governor and Council, 17(JS 

We the iuHabitants of wiltou Hund)ly petition your Excellency & 
Honours That the East part of Peterborough Slip May Be anexed to 
wilton A Incorporated in to one Town with us it in Duty Bound Shall 
Ever pray &(' 

Wilton the 10 day 1708* William mansui- Ebenezer Perry 

James mansur Jonas Pci'ry 

his 

Abijah Perry ' Alexander O MilHkcn 

murk 

Stephen farnam 

HKMONSTKANCK FKOM THK IMIAHITANTS OK WII.TOX: 

addressed to the (iovernor aiul Council. 17(i8. 

May it jdease yoiu" Excellency and Hon"* We tin- Inhabitants of Wilton 
in said Provimc are notified i)y mr Sec'>' Atkinson, that the Inhabitants of 
P('t<'ri)orough Slii) have lately petitiouM y(»ur Excellency and Hon'^ for a 
Ciiartcr of incorporation granting Town i)rivileges it'' with Addition of 
one mile in wedth & the length of town to be taken oft" from the Town 
of Wilton and Added to i'eterbo'' Slip : in Consideration whereof a Slip to 
be Added on the Opposite i)art of the Town c<:c. 

That we may shew cause if any we have why the i)raycr of saiil i)etition 
should not be granted. 

* The luontli is inissiui;. 



REMONSTRANCE FROM WILTON. 39 

Therefore we take liberty to say. that the situation aud Cirt'iunstauces 
of the !?aid Peterborou,u:h SUp was known by flie late Gov' & Couneel at the 
Time said Wilton was ineorporated : Notwithstanding saw tit to im-oi-po- 
rate Wilton for a Certain Liinniited Tcrni aecordiaji!; to its present form, and 
at the end of said Term granted another Charter of the like Contents 
(whieh were costly things to us) Add to this the piirehasers of .John 
Tufton Mason Es(| patent tix"d the boundaries of said Wilton as it is 
now held by Charter. :\nd we have a .Meeting iiouse in the Center of the 
Town very well Situated, have l)een at large exi)enee in Making highways 
to the same, and during the late war. many of us suffered largely. V<>t 
being Eneouraged by having t)ur Town Continued in its i)resent form sur- 
mounted those Ditheulties : and have found means of late to defray part 
of the Publie Charge of the Province for which reasons among many 
others that may l)e offered by our Agent, are humbly of Opinion that 
the prayer of the petition above refered to ought not to be granted but if it 
should l)e thought otherwise, we beg leave to suggest further that the 
Design of (Granting an incori)oration to us. which was to promote Good 
ordei-, anil encourage the Cultivation of our Lauds will be greatly retarded, 
that we shall be thrown into the utmost Confusion an<l I)isord<'r about our 
Meeting house. Bridges and highways tV:c Indeed our Brethren of Peterb" 
Slip seem Conscious to themselves that taking a part from us on the West 
will be detrimenle t(» us and therefore propose to have the Mile Slip Added 
on the East to make amends, but we humbly beg ami pray, that if any part 
of our Town must be taken from us that there may not be any Added to us 
on the Easterly part, which cannot lessen but must Augment our Diffi- 
culty — Your Excellency it lion"* will ictlect ui)on the j)renuses and do as 
your wisdom and prudence shall Direct — And we as in Duty bound will 
ever j>ray — 

Wilton Api-il 'IT ITliS. Nathan Ablxit l.'icbard Whitney 

Joseph Jlolt .lotham Mayuard .lolni Steel 

Philij) Putnam .lames Brown .lun' .losiah Parker 

>Villiam I'ierce (ieorge Coburn 'I'iiomas Richardson 

Richard Taylor .Teremiah Holt .Joseph Stiles 

Ephraini Jiuttertield .(onathan (ireele .lose])!! Snow 

.lames Jirown (;erge lyancey Benjamin ])arker 

Nathan Blanchard Stephen Jiutt<'rfi.-hl \:,thaniel (;reele 

II 1^1 .lolin Burton ^,. , ,, 

•'"'"• ^ >••''" An.os Buttertield M'TIh'H Buss 

Timothy Gray /.{'In Holt Benja Rideout 

I'riah Bolton Abijah Perry .loseph Holt .lun' 

.Tacob I'utnam Nathan Ballard .In" Jiurton .Inn' 

.Fonathan Cram .lohii Brown .In" Cumings 

'I'iinothy Dale .leremiali Abbot .loseph Putnam 

Nathaiuel JMitnaiii Abiel Ablmt William Felton 

Oliver Holt .lanu-s Maxwell .lohn Burt(.n 

David Kenney .lohn Holt amos Pullei- 

.Jonathan Burton Abner Stiles .Tohn Cram .Inn' 

Simon Keyes Amos Holt Stephen Putnam 



40 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

KXTKACTS VUOM rAl'EWS RELATIVE TO THE IXCOin'ORATIOX OF THK 
TOWN OK TEMIM.E. 

Wf rill' 111 ll:il)it:ints of The west Side of wiltoii in S'' proviiu'i' are 
williuii' To Be annexed To The Easr pait of ]iet('i-liorou.i»ii Slip 

Wiltoii April 27— 17CS William Felrou 

Kobei-r ^[ann Steplien Pntnani 

James mansur ^Villiam Mansur 

Steplien faniam ^^'illiam 'I'hompson 

EXTRACT^^ K1;<):M A I'ETITIOX OK A (OAnHTTEE OE THE INHAIUTAXTS 

of Peterborough Slip for an aet of Incorporation 

••nieu runniuu; al)out East on Xew Ipswich north line 'I'o the Southeast 
Corner of S'' petershoroujjh Slip Still East on wilton South Line the Lenjjht 
of Two Eots Then Huiuiing' North Hetween tlie p]ightli I'c Xineth Jianges 
of Lots in S<i wilton inCludeiug Two Teer of Lots to LyndsRorough 
Soutli Line Then Hunning M'est on wilton and Peterborough Slip Xorth 
Line to Peterborough East JJue " '-allSo we llnmblev pray your Excel- 
lency & Honours That the Loss of Wilton may Be made up to Tliem By 
your annexing a Tract of Laud To Tliem on tlie East Side of wilton 
Called & Known By The Xanie of :srild Slip and we in Duty Bound Shall 
Ever pray: &:('. Francis Blood ~\ 

Peterborough Slij) : John Marshall - C(}mmittec 

11: April 17(58 Kphraim lleald ) 



CHAPTER Y 



The lirst settlers upon the territory now culled Wilton, but orioin- 
ally Salem-Canada, were from Danvers, Massachusetts, and Xotting- 
liani, New Hampshire, now called Hudson. The dangeis. labors 
and sufferings which they underwent were not unlike those to 
which all the pioneers of New England were suhjected. Hard 
work, meagre fare, solitary lives, exposure to an untried climate, 
apprehensions from the savages, sickness and wounds without 
surgical or medical care, deprivation of social, intellectual and 
leligious privileges — these and kindred ills were their lot. 

For three years after the settlement began the wife of Jacob 
Putnam was the only woman who resided permanently in the town. 
During one winter such was the depth of snow in the woods, and 
such the distance from neighbors, that for the space of six months 
she saw no one but the mend)ers of her own family. 

In 17ol) Jacob and Kphraim Putnam. .lohn Dale, and .lohn liadger 
commenced a settlement on the southerly side of the territory thus 
laid out of Salem-Canada. Ephraim Putnam located on what is 
now Ix)t No. 14, in the fifth range, at the intersection of the roads 
near the north cemetery, and a daughter of his was the first child 
born in Wilton. 

Jacob Putnam located on the soutiieast [)art of Lot No. IT), in the 
lifth range (the original boundary of the lots was a large pine tree on 
the north bank of the stream a short distance below the old saw- 
mill). He built the house where Michael McCarthy now lives. It 
was two stories in front and one back, the front rafters being short, 
and the back ones long. Many of the old houses were l)uilt in that 
style of architecture. The house remained in that shape until 
it was remodeled, with some additions, by Mr. Joseph Wilson, a few 
vears before he sold it and removed to western Now York. 



I 



42 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

John Dale's first camp was near where the roads cross, east of 
the old honse that he afterwards bnilt, now owned bj' Mr. S. H. 
Dunbar, and that is said to be the first two-story frame house l)uilt 
in what was afterwards Wilton. It is lined between the outside and 
inside finish with bricks, for ))i'otectiou against the Indians. The 
farm remained in possession of .lohn Dale, John Dale, Jr., and .loliu 
Dale, ;kl, who died April ;>, bs4.), and was sold at auction by the 
administrator in Xovem])er following to Abel Fisk, Jr. 

The liistory of another of the early settlers, John Badger, is a 
I'oniautic one. We glean from INIr. (^rant's History of Lyndeborough 
and Dr. Ephraim Peabf)dy's Wilton Centennial the following inter- 
I'sting particulars : 

.lohn Badger was a native of England, and emigrated with two of 
his brothers, Joseph and Eliphalet, to America about 172«-!). His 
father was wealthy and had business for him to transact in Scot- 
hind. There he met Mary ^IcFarland, with whom he fell in love, 
but ills father, with the prejudice then prevailing against the Scots, 
forbade the connection. So the brothers were despatched to Amer- 
ica, and settled first in Nottingham, New Hampshire. But the pre- 
caution of the father was defeated. ^lary followed her lover to 
America, and the}' were married in jNIaine. But after some removals 
they came to live in Salem-Canada, and located their dwelling about 
a third of a mile east of .lohn Dale's house. The swell of land on 
which they lived has ever s'nu'e borne the name of the Badger Hill. 
Badger moved into his cabin in Apiil, 1 7;!'.), but the hardships of the 
l)ioneer life were too n)ucli for him. The other settlers near him went 
in tlie winter to a block-house sitiuited on the hill nortlieastei;ly 
from the present glass works in Lyndeborougli. But the Badgers 
with their three children. David, Robert and Mary — a younger one, 
Betsey, having died of injuries received in the burning of a house in 
Nottingham — reuiaiiu'd in their cabin during the winter, liadger 
died of consumption in February. I 7 lit. 

Dr. E. IVabody thus l,-lls the pallu-tic storv in his Wilton C'(>nten- 
nial address: 

Mr. \'>M\'^ry ,lic,l ill 111,, iiio-lii. ■n„. ,,r;ii-csl neiii-lil.nr w.t-^ lliive miles 
ilistjiiil iiiiii ilic uiuiiiKJ w.is covcieil Willi SHOW. Mi- wife eon-posed iiiin 
on tli<- iM'tl as tor rest, left licr ciiiMivii ( ot \\li(.m slie luj.l tliive. the oldest 
luit ei.ulit years ol ji-ic ) with tlieir l.icaklasi. mid with striel injimetions 
not to awake tli«'ir lather. ;is Ii,. was nsleep. :md. pnttiii.n- on her snow-s|i,„.s. 
proceeded to seek assistance. TJi.-ii. indeed, was a (b-eary niorniiiii. as sji,. 
went lorili iliron.uli the solii.irv woods of winter. Death is in her In.inr. 



RARLY SETTLERS. 43 

and her chihhvu wait hci- return. I'phold lier tremliliiii; heart, thou 
Fatlier of the fatlierless and the widow's (iod ! Xeijihhors returned with 
her. A tree was holh)wed out for a eoftiii. and so in tlie solitude was 
he eonnnitted to the eartli. Deatli at all times eonies chiiiinji- the hearts 
of men with awe and ft^ir. Kvcn in poi)ulous cities, in tlie midst of thr 
tlirong and husy voices of life, an awful sense of solitude rests on those 
who witness the depai'turc of the dyiuii': and days and years shall pass, 
and they who heheld tlie scene shall enter that chaniher with silent steps 
and Inished voices and a shadow over their soids. What. then, must have 
been her loneliness. — a solitary widow in the wilderness! She must 
watch hy the bedside of her children alone: her tears shall be shed alone : 
she shall no more kneed by her husband's side to pray; his voice shall 
no more waken her at morinni;. and when tlie niirht approaches she 
shall unconsciously look forth to the forest. watcliiiiLi' for hi^ return. 
who shall never return asfaiii. 

A siugle example like this shows the hardships of tlie first settlers 
of a new region better tliaii any general description, however ex- 
tended or graphic. 

But the terrible hardships and trials through which Mrs. Badger 
[)assed were too mncli for her nervous system, and she became 
insane. In this condition of irresponsibleness. after a few years, she 
eonnnitted suicide. 

David and Robert Badger settled in Lyndeboroiigh a little nortli 
of the Badger Pond. 

The descendants of the P^nglish John Badger and tlie Scottish 
Mary McFarland are widely scattered over New England niid 
the Western States. 

There is a conflict of autliorities in regard to the place to which 
^Irs. Badger went after the death of her hnsband. Mr. (irant, 
in his History of Lyndeborough, states that she removed with her 
children to Nottingham. But Mrs. Mary Pettengill of AVilton, 
granddaughter of INIary Badger, says she went to llollis. We can- 
not decide which is correct. 

There is also some variation in the account of the Badger children. 
Mr. Grant, a grandson of David Cram and Mary Badger, in his 
sketch of Lyndeborough in the County History says : '• The names of 
the children of Badger were David, Robert, Mary and Betsey, the 
hist named of whom was the youngest and died young in conseciuence 
of injuries received in the burning of a house in Nottingham."' The 
mother and children after the death of the father moved bacU lo 
Nottingham. 



44 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Mr. Grant also says he " has attempted to gather up a few frag- 
ments of history connected vvitli J the first settler' of liis nntive town 
lioui n source wliich will soon be removed from eartli." viz. : Sarali 
Hadger, a granddaughter of the said John Badger, who now lesides 
on the spot where David, tlic son of s:iid .lt)lin. lived :md died. lie 
believes the snl)Stance of it trutiiful and correct. 

But IMr. Sewall Putnam learnetl from Mrs. llermon I'ettengill, a 
daughter of Gideon Cram, and granddaughter of David and Mary 
(Badger) C'nim. wlio luul consulted records in Lyndeborough, that 
Mr. Biidgei- (Vu'd in Fel)ru:ny. 174(1. :tnd Mrs. Badger soon went to 
IloUis. And thnt on August 27, 1710, ;i daughter was born to 
Mrs. Biulger. who wns n;nned jM:»ry, who wns the grnndmother 
of Mrs. I'ettengill, :ind after whom she was named. ^lary Badger 
married David Cram, and their son D.-wid was the father of our 
respected townsman, David Cram. 

It is desirable to be perfectly accurate in all matters of history, 
whether it be that of a nation or a town, but where authorities, like 
those above, are in conflict, the only course is to state l)otli sides, 
and leave the reader to decide which has the prei)onderanci'. 



CHAPTER VI. 



TOWN INSTITUTIONS. 

It has l»een said that Ainericaii Liberty was boni in the cabin of 
the Mayflower in J()20, when the Pilgrims made a covenant with one 
another, and signed it, as tiie instrument of their civil and religious 
l)olity. But its earliest effective institutions were the town church, 
supported bj' the taxes of all the people, and the town meeting, to 
which all freemen were admitted, and which regulated all municipal 
affairs. Thus more than a century before a thought was entertaineil 
of a free and independent nation, separated from the parent country, 
the citizens of the Colonies were virtually put to school in the 
knowledge and practice of public and otticial duties in state and 
church, and were trained to administer the affairs of the nation 
in peace and war. 

I)e Tocipieville, in his " Democracy in America," the l)est work 
by a foreigner ever written upon our institutions, says: " In New 
Kngland political life had its origin in the townships, and it may be 
said that each of them originally formed an independent nation . 

" In the American township power has been distril)uted with ad- 
mirable skill for the purpose of interesting the greatest possible 
number of persons in the common weal. 

" The}' possess two advantages, which strongly excite the interest 
of mankind, namely : independence and authority. 

" It is incontestably true that the tastes and habits of republican 
government in the United States were first created in the townshii)s 
and the provincial assemblies." 

A good illustration of this public spirit and interest in the counnon 
weal, which was strengthened and cherished by the townshii) system, 
is found in the records of the town, dated July l."j and Se[)tember 
'S, 1771, in which the inhabitants enter into a covenant of non- 
importation and non-consumption of British goods. 'I'his instrument 



4() HISTORY OF WILTON. 

is given in full subsequently in the chapter on the " Revolutionary 
War." It seemed a trifling thing for this little community of 
farmer people, perched on the granite hills of a sparsely inhabited 
state, thus to fling defiance in the face of a great nation and its 
king, hut it had its serious meaning and weight. The act showed a 
determination to repel unjust laws by sacrifices of comfort and 
peace, and to vindicate the cause of freedom at whatever cost. It 
also showed sym[)athy and made common cause with the sister 
colonies, who, suffering from the Stamp Act and taxation without 
representation, and other invasions of the rights of British freemen, 
needed the support of brethren. That same spirit, acquiring force 
as it proceeded, sent " the embattled farmers " to Bunker Hill and 
Bennington, and finally, after a war of eight years with one of the 
greatest powers of the old world, won the independence of the new. 

TOWN :mkktin(;.s. 

These were usually held annually, the second Tuesday of March. 
A public notice was posted by the selectmen, informing the people 
when, where, and for the transaction of what business the meeting 
was called, and summoning the legal voters to assemble and dis- 
charge their legal duties as freemen. The assembly in early times 
was held in tiie church, but at the present day the meetings are held 
in a Town House, or hall, built for the purpose. A presiding officer 
called a Moderator was chosen, and prayer was offered by the 
minister of the church. A Town Clerk was elected to record the 
proceedings. A Board of Selectmen, usually consisting of three 
men, was chosen to administer the affairs of the town, relating to 
schools, roads, the poor, taxes, etc. A representative was chosen 
to the (reneral Court, or State Legislature, also a town treasurer, 
town collector, superintending school committee, tithing men, con- 
stables, etc. Reports were read by the officers of the preceding 
year in relation to roads, schools, taxes, bridges, and all matters 
l)ertaining to the welfare of the town. Thus the town clock was 
wound up to run another year. It was really a democratic republic 
in miniature. All power sprang from the people, and was referred 
directly back to tiie people, as the legitimate source of all human 
autliority. In these political schools the people were nurtured and 
strengthened for the days to come, the " times that tried men's 
.souls." And tiie permanence and success of the republican system 
of government depend to a considerable degree upon the extension 



TOWN MKETIXGS. 47 

and efticiency of the public town nieetinu-. This is the nest egg 
of the political system of America. 

One who long filled important ortices in town, and who has 
l)een a carefnl observer, remarks : '■ I am unable to perceive where 
we have, in our political organizations, any that are purelj' demo- 
cratic, except in the towns and wards. All our other organizations, 
city, country, state, etc., arc re[)reseutative, and I think only in 
New England is the pure town organization still retained." 



The expenses of the town for the church, schools, roads, bridges, 
l)ublic improvements, the poor, etc., were met by taxes levied on all 
propert}', real and personal, collected by an officer appointed for the 
purpose, and paid over to the treasurer, to be disbursed by orders 
signed by the selectmen. I'nfortunately in many states since the 
formation of the government the township system has fallen into 
disuse, and so there has been in some respects a perceptible decline 
in municipal liberty and spirit, wliicli augurs ill for the future of the 
country. Reports of public affairs are now printed, not read before 
the assembly of the people and sulmiitted to their judgment. There 
is no discussion in the presence of the legal voters of the interests 
of the public. And the caucuses ''cut and dry" the measures to 
be adopted and select the men to be chosen to office, while the town 
meetings only ratify what has been determined on elsewhere. The 
restoration of the town meeting to its primitive place and i)Ower, 
and its extension to all the states of the Union, would be a most 
beneficial agenc}' in the progress of America. All hail the town 
meeting 1 

TOWN OKKICEU^. 

The following arc the principal town officers from the date of 

the charter of the town in 1765 to 177"), when, the records having 

been burned, the list is not available : 

176.') — Moderator: James Brown. Town Clerk : John Burton, .Ir. 
Selectmen : Ephniim Butterfield, John Dale, John Bur- 
ton, Jr. Treasurer : Abiel Abbot. 

1 7()(» — Moderator: Ephraim Butterfield. Town Clerk: John 
Burton, Jr. Selectmen : Ephraim Butterfield, Nathan 
Ballard, *Philip Putnam. Al)ncr Stiles, Al)iel Abliot. 
Treasurer: Jonathan Cram. 

* riiilip I'utiiaiii iclused to scrvt- us sclcctiiiaii, ami Amos liolt was chosen in lii> place. 



48 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

17r,7 — ]^Iodenitor : James Brown. 'J own Clerk: John Burton, Jr. 

Selectmen : Abiel Abl)ot, Aimer Stiles, Philip Putnam, 

Joseph Buttertield. Treasurer : Jonathan Cram. 
17(58 — Moderator: Ephraim Buttertield. Town Clerk : .John Bur- 
ton, .Ir. Selectmen : James Dascoml), Joseph Buttertield, 

Abiel Abbot, Philip Putnam, James Maxwell. Treasurer : 

Jonathan Cram. 
IVr.O — Moderator: James Brown. Town Clerk : John Burton, Jr. 

Selectmen: John Burton, Jr., James Dascomb, Jacob 

Abbot. Treasurer: Jonathan Cram. 
1770 — Moderator: Richard Taylor. Town Clerk: .lohn Burton, 

.Ir. Selectmen: Jonathan Burton, Joseph Buttertield, 

Joseph Holt. 
1771 — Moderator: Richard Taylor. Town Clerk: John Burton, 

.Ir. Selectmen : Richard Taylor, Abiel Abbot, John 

Burton, Jr. 
1772 — ^Moderator : Richard 'J'aylor. Town Clerk: John Burton. 

Jr. Selectmen : Jacob Abbot, Aimer Stiles, Jonathan 

Martin. 
177.) — Moderator: Jonathan Burton. Town Clerk : John Burton, 

Jr. Selectmen : William Al)bot, Jonathan Burton, Joseph 

Buttertield. 
1774 — Moderator: Joseph Holt. Town Clerk: .John Burion, Jr. 

Selectmen : Joseph Holt, AVilliam Abbot. Jacob Adams. 
177.") — Moderator: Josei)h Holt. Town Clerk: Jacob Abbot. 

Selectmen : Abiel Abbot, Philip Putnam, Nathan Ballard. 

nnrnox foi; town i;i:ri{Ksi:NTATi<)N. 

Tu the Iloiiurahlc Council «C JIoiisc of Itcpri-aentiUiccs in (rtneral Court 
Assembled — 

The IVtitioii of the Freeholders ct other liiliahitauts of the Towns 
of Lyiiilel)orou«ili it Wilton. Humbly Sheweth That ^\■iltou. Lyiidborough, 
the one ^lile Slip A Duxbury School Farm, by tlie ("onveutioti of this 
State, hi the I77.">, wer<' annexed to make one representation. — Tliat 
sensible of the Imi)ortanee of the (ieueial Cause, in which we are engaged, 
we have hitlierto. patienly Suhinitcd to the Disailvaiitages of an In- 
adcipiate Hepreseiitatioii, ratlicr than IiUerupt the Honorable Court by 
Petitioning for a IJedicss — Hut hoping you may have a leisure :Monu'nt, 
that you may improve in attending to our situation — We l)eg leave to lay 
before your |[oiiois the following facts — That in Wilton, there are 
l.-)4 Hatealde Polls, in l.yndshoiough ISO. and in th." one Mile Slip and 
Duxbury School Farm lil. all ubieh make l}-);^ — 'I'hat from tlie North west 



TOWN KEriiESENTATION. 40 

|.;irl o\- l.yiulsl)»)n)ti<;-h. to the SduUi side of I lie one Mile Slip. ( n^Uowiiii,^ 
the most ruhlii-k Road), is about 1!) Miles, and Ilial lo every KKIOf, Paid 
i)y this State the aforeS'' Phices Pay 17£.. 3 .. 11 . ;{. — And tliat wlieii the 
IJepi-esentative is ("hoseii in one of the Towns, it is Impossible for tin- 
other 'I'own to N'ote with propriety in the Clioiee, Bein_s; ignorant of 
tin* abilities of tlie Inhabitants of s'' Town — add to this, their Ignoranee 
of the Proeeedings of the Geneal Court, and consequently of their 
Politieal duty. Therefore your Petitioners Humbly Supplicate your 
Honors to grant to Lyndsl)orough and Wilton, the Priviledge of a Seperate 
IJepresentation — And your Petitioners as in Duty Hound shall ever pray. 

Dated at Wilton Orto'" .-)>'' 17S0 

Jaeob Abbot ),. 

TM , .> 1 ■ M 'J'xi'iittee 

l^^ben' liOcKwood ^ 

William Abb..t.Jr)f'«''^^''""" . 

David Badger ) 

" f ( onnnittee 

Levi Spalding 

William r.arron ) !<"• T.yndsbon.ugh 

SKI.KCTMKN (»1 nil. lOWN Ol WII.TOX SlXCi: ITS 1NCUU1\)K.VTII )X IN 

17()2. 

Years of 
Service: 

.lames Brown. 17(12. ():5 2 

.lohn Dale. 17(i-2. (14. (i.T .{ 

.lohn Cram. 17(i2 1 

Kbenezer Perry. 17(W 1 

•lacob Putnam, 17(;:i 1 

Kl>hraim Butterfield. 17(;4-(><; .{ 

.lohn Burton, Jr.. 17(i4. (i.-), (>7, («1. 71 .•■) 

Nathan Ballard. 17(i(;. 7.-) 2 

Amos Holt. 17(i(i 1 

Abiel Abl)ot. 17(!(i-fiS. 71. 7.'), 82, s;5, !)2-l).'. 11 

IMiilip Putnam. 17(i7. (J8, 7."i .{ 

.Joseph Buttertield, 1767, 08, 70, 73 A 

.lames Da.scomb, 1708, (59, 81 ;5 

Abner Stiles, 1700, 07, 72 . ;{ 

.lames Maxwell, 1708 1 

In the years 1700, 07, 08 tliere were live selectmen elected. 

.lacob Abbot, 170!), 72 2 

.lonathiin Burton, 1770, 7;>, 77. 7il, 82, 8;{, SC-'.IO, !);{ -0.". ... II 

•loseph Holt. 1770, 74, 77 

Richard Taylor. 1771, 7ii 2 

•lonathan Martin, 1772, 8(i 2 

William Abl)ot, Jr., 1773, 74, 78, 80, 84-00 II 

.lacob Adams, 1774, 70 2 

Simon Keyes, 177(! 1 

.lohn Dale, Jr., 1777, 84, 8.") ;{ 

Samuel Greele, 1778 1 



50 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

. >ki,ixt>ii:n ok tmi. to\vn of wn/roN.— (•(»mpsI kd 



\r, 



.loshua BlaiH'hanU 177s . 

Moses Ptitnain, 177!>, ill-'.W . 

Ardialaus Hatclieldcr. 177!) . 

Hichanl Whitney. 1780 

.lercmiah Abbot. 17.S1 

Abrahaiu Mart on. 1781-S3. 1)4. ! 

.losci.h Abbot. Jr.. 1784, 8.") . 

SannuH Lovejo}', 178(5 . 

l)ani«'l l.ovejoy, 1787 

Sanmol (Jrcelc, Jr.. 17SS. 8!). DO 

Jonathan IJvrrniorc. 17!»1 

Barac-hias Abbot, 17!)1. U2 . 

Abh'l Wilson, 17!K;-181l>, IT, . 

Joseph Holt, Jr., 17!)(i— 180S. i: 

Kliphalct I'litiiani. 17!)(i-180r) . 

William rottcngill. 180C.-180S 

Isaae Spalding. 180!> 

Richard T. Buss, 1801) . 

Lewis Smith, 1810, 11, l.J. 14. 2 

Ephraim Peabody, 181()-i:. 

Ezra Abbot. 181-2, l(j. 17 . 

Jonathan Burton, Jr., 1S1;{. 14. 

John Mark, ]81()-22 

John Stevens, 1818-2;? 

Oliver Whiling, 182;^-2(i. 28 . 

Asa Stiles, 182:5 . 

Jonathan Parkhurst. 1824. 20. J 

Amos Holt, Jr., 1825 .... 

Timothy Abbot. 1827 .... 

Abram Whittemore, 1828. 40. 4! 

Joel Al)bot. 182!)-;n 

Oliver IVrham. 1829-;{1 

Daniel Batehelder. 18:}()-;5(! . 

Timothy Gray. 1882 .... 

Oliver Barrett. 1838-38, 43-4G. 5(i . 

Josepli B. Howard, 1835-37 

Moses T.ovejoy, Jr., 1837-31). 40. 43-4(i . 

Asa Stiles, Jr., 1838, 3!) 

Sewall Putnam. 1840. 42-45. 47. 4!). .'>(). .■)5 

Jabez (;oldsmith, 1841 

Hermon IN'ttengill, 1841 

David (ram, 1847-.")0 . 

.Mark N. Spalding, 1848 

Samuel Sheldeu, 1841), 5( 

Isaae Abbot, 1851 . 



2'.). 33. 34, 42-48, 51-54 



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SKLECTMEN OF THE TOWN. 



51 



KI.KCTAIKN OK TlIK TOWN Ol WII.TON.— fONTIM Kf) 



Harris Abbot, 1851 
William Lane, 1852 . 
.losepli Wilson, 1852-54 
Saniuf'l X. ("enter, 1853, 71, 72 
i'bcron Kusseil, 1854, 55 
iicrvcy rwtiiani, 1855 
Mosos (lark. 185fi 
rierc-e (iaj^e, 185(i . 
Lewis Howard, 1857-50 
NVilliani Emerson, 1857, 58, 73 
Nathan Flint, 1857 
llermon Abbot, 1858-(;2. 71 
(H'orge Buss, 1859, (>(l . 
Calvin B. Daseonib. 18(50 
Harvey A. Wliitino-. 18(il-(!5 
Jacob rutnani. 1801, (13, (14 
John 1). Wilson, 1802. 7(> . 
Samuel Freiu-li, 1803, 04 . 
Samuel Barrett. 1865. 00 
Charles Hesselton. 18(i5-()8, 70. 
Artemas Putnam. 1800. 07 . 
David A. Gregg, 18(i7, 08 
Isaac K. Davis. 1808, (>!» 
I )avid Gregg, 18()0 . 
(Jeorge F. Holt, 180!) . 
•Joshua Rideout, 1870 
Daniel Cragin, 1870-72. 74. 75 
Levi A. Pierce, 1872 
(ieorge S. Fowler. 1873-75 . 
William D. Stearns, 1874-7!) . 
(ieorge H. Keyes, 1876, 78-81 
(ieorge B. Preble, 1877, 82 
.John B. Hickey, 1877-79 . 
John A. :McGregor, 1880, 81 . 
Calvin H. Lewis, 1880-82 . 
Charles E. Barrett, 1882, 83 . 
Lewis W. Perham, 1883. 84, 87 
William H. Barnes, 1883. 84 . 
(;eorge A. Rideout, 1884-86 
(Jeorge I. Doe, 1885-87 . 
Stephen H. Dunbar, 1880 . 
(ieorge M. Hartshorn, 1887 

STATIC SKN 

Timothy AI)l)ot, 1840. 
Joseph Xewell. 18(J5, "(id, 



tHS II50M WILTON : 

Daniel Batdielder. 184!). -50. 
Charles II. Hurns. 1873. 78. 



52 HISTORY or WILTON. 

UKrUESKNTATIVES IN TlIK I'KOVINCI AT. (( )N(;l!K.sS, 

Jacob Abbot and Jonathan Martin were representatives in the 
Provincial Congress in 1774. 

HKI'KKSKNTATIVKS IX THK (iKNKI^AX < OIHT. 

In 177(i Wilton, Lyiuleborougii, Mile Slip and I)uxl)ury School 
Farm were classed together for representation. The i)etition for 
separate representation is dated October ;">, 1780. Dnring the six 
years they were classed together they were represented by Jacob 
Abbot in 1775 ; in 1776 and 1777 by Francis F^pps ; December 27. 
1777, Abiel Abbot was elected. December l(i. 177S, C"a[)tain 
Nathaniel Batchelder was elected : December 1;"), 177!i, Abiel Abbot 
was elected; Jnue 1.'!. 17.si. William Abbot, Jr., was elected. 
F>oin that time until l-SOl William Abbot, Jr.. Abiel Abbot, 
and Philip Putnam were the representatives, Init of what particulai- 
years we have no records to show. Philip Putnam was elected 
in 1801, '02, '03, '04, 'O.') ; Abiel Wilson KSOC-ISU, inclusive: 
Ephraim Peabody, 1815, 'l(i. Mr. Peabody died on July 5, 181(5, 
and Abiel Wilson was elected to serve at the November session, and 
was re-elected in 1817, 1818 and 1811) ; John Stevens, 18'20-1823 ; 
Samuel Abbot, 1824, '25, '27 and '28 ; Jonathan Burton, 182(i 
aud 182!) ; Joel Abbot, 1830, '31, '32 and '38 ; Daniel Batchelder, 
1835, '36 aud '37 ; Abram Whittemore, 1833, '34, '3'.), '40 aud '41 ; 
Oliver Barrett, 1842, '43 and '50; Timothy Abbot, 1844; David 
Cram, 1845, '46 and '47 ; Abiel Abbot, 184'J ; Jonathan Parkhurst, 
1850 and '51; William Lane, 1852; -1853, voted not to send; 
Elbridge F. Perkins, 1854 ; Warren Keyes, 1855 ; Benjamin Baker, 
1856 and '57; George L. Da.scoinbe, 1858 and '51); Timothy 
Parkhurst, 1860 and '62 ; William Barrett, 1861 ; Samuel Barrett, 
1863 and '64; Harvey A. Whiting, 1865 and 'i^iy; Jacob Putnam 
aud George O. Whiting, 1867 and '68 ; Joel liesselton and Francis 
Green, 1860 and '70; Emery P. Thayer and Levi A. Pierce, 1871 
and '72 ; Oliver Clark and James L. Hardy, 1873 ; Oliver Clark and 
David A. Gregg, 1874 ; David A. (Jregg and Daniel Cragin, 1875 ; 
Daniel Cragin and George S. Neville, 1876; David Gregg and 
David Whiting, 1877. 

In 1878 the Constitution was amended, and the election of State 
and County olllcers was made biennial. At the election in No\em- 
ber, 1878, after balloting three times, voted to indefinitely postpone 



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tlie article. George H. Blood and David E. Proctor were elected 
ill 1.SSU ; .lames L. Hardy. l.s.s-_> ; William I). Stearns, 1884 : Josiah 
Freeman, 188(;. 

VOTKS KOK (iOVKUNOH. (OMMKNCING 1802. 

18.V2 — Noah Martin. 1 !'.» : Thomas H Sawyer, 70 ; John Atwood, 7.'i. 

18.J3— Noah Martin, 1)51 ; .lames Bell, ('.7 ; John H. White, G8. 

18.")4— Nathaniel B. Baker, 12(5: James Bell, (WJ : Jared Perkins, 
~x : Scattering, 1 . 

l,s.-,.-)— Kali)li Metcalf, !:)('.: Nathaniel B. Baker, 121; Scatter- 
ing, 14. 

l.s:)(;— Ralph Metcalf, ir)2 : .lohn S. Wells, l.")7 ; Scattering 1. 

IS,-) 7— William Ilaile, 174; John S. Wells, l;");) : Scattering 1. 

l,s;)S— William Ilaile, 170; Asa P. Cate, l.'xS. 

18rj9— Ichabod (ioodwin, 17."); Asa P. Cate, KiG. 

l8(;o— Ichabod Goodwin, 182; Asa P. Cate, 172. 

l.sr.l — Nathaniel S. Berry, 107 : George Stark, 16.j. 

IS(;2 — Nathaniel S. Berry, 1(1'); George Stark, 157. 

18(;;5 — Joseph A. Gilmore, 144 ; Ira A. Eastman, IGl ; Walter 
Harriman, 20. 

l.S(;4— Joseph A. Gilmore, 175; Edward W. Harrington, 177. 

l.sr,.")— Frederick Smyth, 168: Edward W. Harrington, 173. 

1 sr.r,— Frederick Smyth, 174; John G. Sinclair, 189. 

hSiu — Walter Harriman, 171 ; John G. Sinclair, 202. 

lS(;s— Walter Harriman, 19fi ; John G. Sinclair, 2;').S. 

ISG'.)— Onslow Stearns, 202; John Bedell, 2:V). 

1870— Onslow Stearns, i:»;>; John Bedell, 200; Scattering, 2. 

1871 — lames Pike, llHi; .lames A. Weston. 249, elected by the 
Legislatnre. 

1.S72 — Ezekiel A. Straw. 20 1; .James A. Weston, 247; Scat- 
tering, 2. 

I,s7;; — Ezekiel A. Straw, 19G; .lames A. Weston, 2:39; Scat- 
tering, 5. 

1.S74 — James A. W^eston, 222 ; Luther McCutciiins, 200 ; Scatter- 
ing, 4. 

1875— Person C. Clieney, 192; Hiram H. Roberts, 25G ; Scatter- 
ing, :). 

187G — Person C. Cheney, 201 ; Daniel Marcy, 245. 

1877 — Benjamin F. Prescott, 197; Daniel Marcy, 22!i. 

1878— Benjamin F. Prescott, isl ; Frank A. McKeaii, 217. 



54 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

1880— Charles H. Bell, 204 : Frank Jones, 240. 
1882— Samuel W. Hale, 147 ; Martin V. B. Edgerly, 214. 
1884— Moody Currier, 171 ; John M. Hill, 253 : L. D. Mason, 4. 
188(') — Charles H. Sawyer, 148; Thomas Cogswell, 24o ; Josepii 
Wentworth, 1. 
After the Constitution was amended, a law was passed that con- 
stituted H Board of Supervisors for making and supervising the 
check list. Tiiey are chosen at the November election. 

SUPERVISORS OK ELECTIONS. 

1878 — David (Iregg, Joshua F. Frye, George W. Boyntou. 

1880 — Joshua F. Frye, INIichael P. Stanton, (ieorge W. Hoynton. 

1882 — James Sheldon, John B. Hickey, Jacob Putnam. 

1884 — John B. Hickey, Artemas O. Barker. Sumner Blauchard. 



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CHAPTER VII. 



MANNERS AM) ( I'STOMS. 

A wliolo world of lial)its and usages, once in active exercise in 
New Kngland rural life has passed awa}' almost entirely, never to 
return. Increased population, centering in larger villages and 
cities, labor-saving machinery, increase of manufactures, the di- 
\ ision of labor, change of occupations, rail-road, telegraphic and 
telephonic intercourse, the influx of foreigners with different habits, 
and the emigration of the native-born Yankee to the west and south, 
liave disintegrated and swept away the manners and customs of 
fifty or a hundred years ago. The pioneer days and habits are gone. 
Society has grown less neighborly, but more philanthropic. Asso- 
ciation has taken the i)lace of individualism. IMan has lost some- 
thing which mankind has gained. The huskings, quiltings, wood- 
haulings, ohopping-bees, sleigh-rides, hunting-matches, afternoon 
tea-parties, raisings, house-warmings, — all have passed into history. 
Instead, w-e have picnics, Sunday school and otherwise, sea-side, 
mountain, and rail-road excursions, camping out for pleasure where 
once it was extreme necessity, country weeks, granges, lodges, 
summer boarding, the European or Pacific coast trip, church sup- 
pers and sociables, fail's and expositions to the end of the chapter. 
Men and women live less in private and more in public. Every- 
thing is interviewed, reported and [)ublished. The fierce light that 
once beat upon thrones and palaces now beats upon the cottage and 
the cabin. All the world is knowing what every body is saying, 
doing, and planning. 

Hut before the memory of the olden times wholly perishes, it is 
well to record the picture of what has already gathered somewhat 
of the hoar of antiquity. The age of Puritanism is no more. The 
uiuetecuth century, even, is almost closed. New leaves are turning 
and new |)ages opening in life's great book. 'I'he institution of 



/iG HISTOKY OF -VVII.TON. 

slavery is not the only one that has perished iu America. Other 
institutions and long-time customs, the growth of centuries, have 
yielded to modern innovation and arc numbered with the past. 
Ilium fiiit. 

In this chapter the recollections of Mrs. Allan ;ind Dr. Abbot 
portray to the life the Puritan age of New England. But many 
things have escaped their recall. 

The custom of boarding round was still in vogue vvhen I* kept the 
district school two winters, iu my dear old native town of Wilton. 
Hy this means the term of instruction was lengthened, and the fam- 
ilies of the district, by their hospitality, gained a better actjuaint- 
ance with the teacher. In the evening the scholars could be aided 
))Y the master in their lessons. The best the house afforded was set 
before the school master, and it was well if he did not contract 
dyspepsia by the pies and cakes and rich viands that were urged 
upon his not reluctant appetite. But the custom of boarding round 
is now no more, unless in some of the remote districts. 

In the earl}' days when population was sparse, and the neighbors 
few and far between, it was a necessity to reinforce the individual 
strength by gathering numbers together on occasion and doing the 
work of weeks and months in a single da}'. When, therefore, the 
big heap of corn on the barn lioor was to be husked, what so natural 
as to turn the drudgery into a festival, call iu the neighbors, make 
a feast, have a good time, and do in one bright evening, with young 
and old, and in brisk activity, and scarcely feeling the fatigue, what 
would have otherwise dragged its slow length along for days and 
days in solitary and uncheered task-work? So, too, with getting 
up the year's wood-pile, many teams and many hands made quick 
work of the formidable job, and then a bountiful supper, a hearty 
expression of gratitude by the host, and a merry dispersion home- 
wards, relieved the monotony of hum-drum existence and eased the 
hard tasks of maiuial labor. 

Especially was this the case witii tiie more important events of 
raising a house, l)arn,or church. The summons went forth far and 
wide. Even neighboring towns sent their volunteers. The coun- 
try side was astir with expectation. On the eventful day people 
flocked in, in wagons, and on iiorse-back, nuni, women and children 
from every converging road and forest path to the scene of interest, 
Old friends met ami renewed their acquaintance, young lads and 





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MANNERS AND CUSTOMS. ,') / 

lassies modestly looked at one another for tlie (irst time, and made 
the measurement sileutl}' of character and worth. The business in 
hand went rapidlj' forward. The master workman and his men 
soon raised the timbers to their places and "brought forth the head- 
stone thereof with shoutings."* The mighty roofs of the olden 
tnue, the huge beams, the king posts, the heavy sills and spars, re- 
quired altogether ditterent management from the umbrella-like 
frames of modern fashion. The first-growth timber was solid and 
gigantic, and the buildings were made to stand for generations. It 
demanded the co-operation of a large niiinl)er of men tf) raise a 
house, barn, or church. 

And in doors, as well as out, the same custom of union in woik, 
and of converting toil into festivity was adopted by the Pnritan 
daughters. The sewing-bee and the (piilting-part}' were fashiona- 
ble. Every household at some time assembled the neigh])ors, and 
devoted the afternoon to these useful works, and called in their iuis- 
bands and ])rothers to a social tea and a merry evening. Many of 
the ancient houses have heirlooms of the past in the quilts, counter- 
panes, and homespun carpets wrought in these industrious merry- 
makings. 

So simple, yet so graphic, a picture of the New P^ngland manners 
and customs of the earlier times is given by one of the honored sons 
of "Wilton, Dr. Abiel Abbot, that we quote it entire. It is con- 
tained in the appendix to the Wilton C'entennial Address : 

"I will say a word about Sunday of olden times. On Saturday 
evening the work of the week was finished. My father, after wash- 
ing and pntting on a skillet of water, would get his razor and soap, 
sit down by the lire and take off his beard ; after which he would 
take his Bible, or sometimes some other book. My mother after 
washing the potatoes, etc., and preparing for Sunday food, used to 
make hasty-pudding for supper, which was eaten in milk, or, if that 
was wanting, with butter and molasses. The little children were 
put to bed ; eai'ly in the evening my father read a chapter in the 
Bible and offered a prayer, soon after which, the younger part of 
the family and the hired help went to bed ; indeed the family went 
to rest every night soon after sui)per, especially in the summer. 
Saturday night, and Sunday, and Sunday night a perfect stillness — 
no play going on, no laughing. Those of us who were old enough 

♦ Zecliariul) IV. 7. 



58 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

took the Testament, or learned the Catechism or a hymn : and read 
in the Testament or Primer to father or motlier, in the morning-. 
For lireakfast, when we had snHicient milk, we had bread and milk ; 
when this failed, bean and corn porridge was the snbstitnte. Some- 
time after the Revolutionary war, for Sunday morning tea and toast 
were often used. As we lived at a distance from meeting (nearly 
three miles) . tliosc who walked set out i)retty soon after nine o'clock, 
and those who rode on liorseback were obliged to .start soon after 
them; the roads and [jole biidges were very bad, and the horses 
always carried doulilf. and often a child in the mother's lap, and 
sometimes anotiier on llic ponunel of the snddle l)efore the father. 
All went to meeting, except some one to keep tlie house and take 
care of the cliildren who could not go to church or take care of 
themselves at home. The one that staid at liome was instructed 
when to put the pudding, i)ork and vegetables into the pot for sup- 
l)er after meeting. Those who went to meeting used to i)ut into 
their pockets for dinner some short-cake or douglmnts and cheese. 
We used to get home from meeting at four o'clock, often much 
later. Immediately the women set the table, and the men took care 
of the horses, and in the winter, of the cattle, sheep, pigs, etc. In 
the short days it would often be sundown l)efore, or very soon after, 
we got home. i'he sled with oxen was often used for meeting 
when the snow was deep, or by those who did not keep a horse. 
After supper the children and younger part of the family were called 
together and read in the Testament and Primer, and if there was 
time, said their Catechism (the Assembly's) and some short hymns 
and prayers. Soon after this, in the summer, befoie my father read 
in the Hible and offered prayer, the cows were brought from the 
pasture and milked. No work was performed except what was 
absolutely necessary ; the dishes for breakfast and supper were left 
unwashed till Monday. Every person in the town "able to go to 
meeting went: if any were absent, it was noticed, and it was sup- 
posed that sickness was the reason. If anyone was absent three or 
four Sundays, the tythiug-man would make liim a visit : tiiis, how- 
ever, was a rare case. Tlie Sabbath was not unpleasant to me; 
early hal)it, I suppose, rendered tlie restraint by no mean sirkscmie. 
1 do not recall feeling gloomy, or disposed to play, or wishing Sun- 
day was gone or would not conic. I do not think of anything more 
to siiy about Smuhiy, ,.x,-,'[)t lluit the meeting-liousc was well tilled. 



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"Now what moiv" sluill 1 say''' A word about schools. These 
were poor enough. We used to read, spell, write and cipher after a 
sort. Our teachers were not taught. The Primer, Dilworth's spel- 
ling book, and the Bible or Testament were the books. No arith- 
metic ; the ciphering was from the master's manuscript. My fa- 
ther became sensible that the schools were useless, and in the win- 
ter of 17H2 hired Mr. John Abbot, who was then a sophomore in 
college, to teach a month or five weeks in his vacation, and invited 
the district to send their children gratis. This gave a new com- 
plexion to the school in the south district ; and for a number of 
3^ears after, qualified teachers were employed about eight weeks in 
the winter, usually scholars from college. Soon after the improve- 
ment in the south district, some of the other districts followed in 
the same course. To this impulse, I think, we may impute the ad- 
vance of Wilton before the neighboring towns in education, good 
morals and sound theology. I venerate my father and mother, 
more for their anxiety and sacrifices to give their children the l)est 
education, literary and religious, in their power, than for anything 
else. And it gives me, as I have no doubt it did them, and nmst 
you and all the rest of their descendants, the highest satisfaction that 
their desires were so well gratified, and their labors successful. 
Their children, grand-children, and so on to the twentieth genera- 
tion will liave reason to bless the memory of parents of such true 
worth. 

" Now for something else. For breakfast in olden times were 
l)read and milk, as soon as the cows were milked, for all the family. 
When milk failed, bean porridge with corn. About nine o'clock 
there was a "baiting" or luncheon of bread and cheese, or fried 
pork and potatoes. For dinner a good Indian pudding, often in it 
blueberries and suet ; pork and beef through the winter and spring : 
potatoes, turnip and cab])age, etc. At four or five o'clock p. m., 
in the summer some bread and cheese or the like. For supper 
bread and milk. When milk failed, milk i)orridge, hasty pudding 
and molasses, bread and molasses, bread and beer, etc. When 
there was company to entertain, chocolate for breakfast ; no cottee. 

" Pewter basins or porringers and sometimes wooden bowls were 
used when spoons were required ; trenchers or wooden plates were 
used at dinner ; when a friend dined, pewter plates were used by 
father and mother and the friend. You probably remember the 
pewter platters and plates usually standing on the shelves. None 



60 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

but pewter spoons. 'J'lie eiip for beer was pewter. After which 
came the brown nuig. Jf a neighbor came in for any purpose, he 
was asked to cU'iuk beer or cider. When women visited their neigh- 
bors, they went early in the afternoon, carried their work, and re- 
turned home before sundown to take care of milking the cows, and 
so forth. Their entertainment was conmionly shortcake baked 1)y 
the lire, and tea, except in the early part of the Revolutionary war. 
For the visit tiiey often put on a clean chequered apron and hand- 
kerchief and short loose gown. 

" In the winter several of the neighbors would meet for a social 
evening, and would have a supper. There were no select parties ; 
all were neighbors in the Scripture sense. The maid and boy in the 
family, the same as the children in all respects. I do not recollect 
ever hearing a profane word in my father's family from any of his 
hired men, nor at school at Wilton or Andover academy. I do not 
think that profane language was used by any in the town till after 
the Kevolutionary war. Industry and economy were the order of 
the times. I do not remember seeing my father or mother angry : 
they were sometimes displeased, no doubt. My father in the win- 
ter used to go to Salem or Marblehead to market with shooks, 
hogshead staves, rye, pork, butter, etc., and procure salt, molasses, 
tea, rum, etc., for the year, as there were no traders in the new 
town. Rum was not used except in haying and harvest, and on 
particular occasions of hard service and exposure, such as washing 
sheep, burning large pieces of woodland, etc. Intoxication was 
very rare ; I do not remember more than one man being intoxicat- 
ed. Rum was commonly used at raising buildings ; half a gill was 
a good dram. After raising a building, if linished before night, the 
amusements were wrestling, goal, quoits, etc. (Joal was the favor- 
ite play with boys the day after Thanksgiving, and election days, 
which were all the holidays I remember, (iood humor and cheer- 
fulness always prevailcfl in our family, and it was generally so, I 
believe." 

Speaking of the mothers, tlu' same writer as al)ove says : •' They 
came to houses not Iniished, not painted, not ceiled, as we see 
them now ; they had no parlor, no carpets, no curtains, no sofa : 
for some of these every-ilay conveniences they had no word in their 
xocaltiihuy. Hut they were happy, — happiness is the property of 
mind. Tiiey took good care of the household. They wrought flax 
and wool : llu- card, the spinning-wheel and the loom were the fur- 



MANNERS AND CrSTO.MS. HI 

iiiliirc of the house. All wxmv flothed with doinestic proiUicts ; 
iirticles were also made for the market. They were healthy and 
strong : they and their daughters were not enfeebled by luxuries 
and delicacies, nor with working nuislins and embroidery ; tea and 
cake were rarely used ; coffee was unknown. Their dress was 
plain, and adapted to the season and their business : one dress 
answered for the day and the week. Their living and dress yn-o- 
duced no consumption as now. 

•• Our fathers and mothers were benevolent, hospitaljU- and kind ; 
the stranger was received, as in the most ancient time, with a hearty 
welcome. In their own neighborhood and town, they were all 
lirothers and sisters. There was an admirable equality, a home- 
feeling and a heart- feeling among all. Their visits were not form- 
al, ceremonious and heartless, Imt frank, cheerful and cordial. 
Their sympathy for the sick, unfortunate and distressed w^as ex- 
pressed by their ready assistance and kindly attectioned help. 
AN'hen prosperous all partook in the common joy ; when sickness or 
calamity befell any, all were affected, the sorrow was mutual, and 
aid and relief, as far as possible, were afforded. They were indeed 
one family — all members of one symi)athizing body. " 

The following reminiscences are by the late Mrs. Achsah (Saw- 
yer) Allan of Marion, IMaine : "I received a postal from Wilton 
saying, if sufficient encouragement is given it is proposed to publish 
a history of Wilton. It would be very pleasing to me to read the 
history. Had I the pen of a ready writer in my advanced age, 1 
should enjoy giving to the history early recollections of my life in 
tliat town. The little 1 can give in my capacity is meagre compared 
with able writers, and what I write may be written Ity others, that 
will give clearer views in a more concise manner, yet 1 will try to 
state some of my early recollections from a child to twenty years of 
age, when I left for one of the eastern counties of Maine. 

"My father, Nathaniel Sawyer, a Revolutionary soldier of three 
years, married, came to Wilton in 1781, commenced on the farm 
now owned by Henry Gray. He toiled eighteen years on his farm. 
Hon. Jacob Al^bot traded in the town, when my father moved there. 
He kept a full su[)ply of goods for a country town. He was a man 
of unblemished character, ever ready for every good work. When 
he left the town it was considered a great loss to the people. 'I'he 
name he generally went by was ' Esquire Jacob,' which I heard 
from my parents. He closed his business about 171(7. My father 



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(>2 HISTORY OF WII/rON. 

begau business in liis stead, as a store was very much needed. He 
built the store which, I presume, stands close to the dwelling house 
of Mr. (iray. and about ITlXi or 1707 he tilled it. The old books 
which I have in my possession show that his trade was good. I 
see many names of persons from all the surrounding or adjoining 
towns who traded at his store, or rather exchanged produce for 
goods, such as butter, cheese, pork, beans, rye, oats, flax-seed, 
ashes, etc. Here is a small sample of a bill I took ot¥, of charges, 
etc., dated February, 1803 : 

Debtor to Xiilhiiii 

Fcl). ;!. 1 lb suj^ar ]s; ] imi^- ol loddy Is. 

(■>. 1 (jt new nun 

10. A j)t biiiiulv: 1 luii*!; flip 

i;{. crt'dit to -ii bushels of ashes at 9(1. 

14. 2 (Its of new rum 2s. Dd. ; 1 (jt. molasses Is. 

•20. 2 vds t-alico Os. : 1 fur hat 

2:5. 1 (jt liin 2s. (Id.; 1 lb. Shells Is. 

Credit by 27 bushels of oats at Is. (mI. per bushel. 2 bushels of heaus. 

" Federal money had not taken the place of pounds, shillings and 
l)ence, but came into use soon after. 

" It was common to go to the store with small articles of produce 
to exchange for goods. It was often a little stimulant would be 
called for, with the mistaken idea that it would lighten the cares, 
and labor would be more easily borne. Very few accounts were en- 
tered without many charges of the vile beverage. The mug held a 
(juart ; the half-mug, a pint. In winter flip was commonly called 
for, which was made from beer. An iron called the ' hottle ' was 
kept hanging in the fire-place to have it quickly heated to warm the 
beer. West India rum with loaf sugar, a toasted cracker, and nut- 
meg grated over it, made a drink worth tlie price. ' Toddy ' was a 
mixture of rum, sugar and water, with other fixings if required. 
' Blackstrap ' was simply rum and molasses. Spirituous liquors 
were anciently much used in good families. No collection of peo- 
ple, no parties, no benefits to a neighbor such as huskings, etc., 
were held but something stronger must be served than the precious 
ale which was drawn from the well. Who would have thought of 
holding a glass of pure cold water to the lips of a poor sick child or 
friend sick with a fever? No cooking stoves were used before l^la, 
in the families, l)ut fire-places were large enough to admit a large 
log at the back with another not so large on the andiron in front, 
with a good supply of wood on the top. These made a fire that 



MANNERS AND CUSTOMS. fi3 

was a joy to all the family, ami often a jtiue knot would be an addi- 
tion to make a little more light for the children to study their lessons 
by, for the morrow's school. Our brooms were made from the yel- 
low birch, stripped ; at times we had to use small hemlock twigs. 

"The schools were well attended, considering the distance to 
walk. There was some very cold weather, which made cold hands 
and feet, to say little of ears and noses. Such an article as a ther- 
mometer was not known to us children. No doubt we had zero 
weather with quite a number of degrees below. Children were not 
provided with the warm clothing that they are blest with now-a- 
days, yet they were punctual at school. 

*• Teachers many times boarded in different families, to lengthen 
the school. The summer schools passed oft' with little variation ; 
sewing was taught with reading and spelling. The lesson was 
learned from Perry's spelling book ; this was the guiding star from 
1.S07 to 1812. 

" The larger scholars in the winter schools required help fi"om the 
teachers more than the small ones : they had to be a grade by them- 
selves. The school-house that was built near the old meeting-house 
is nearly ninety years old. I attended school in it seventy-eight 
years ago. The district was large then. 

"In 1«H) a school-house was built on the extreme west part of 
Mr. Oilman Mansur's field, on the north side of the road ; since 
then a new house has been built about a half a mile toward the 
P'rench village. Such a thing as bringing a pail of water into a 
school-room would have been thought out of order. How many 
times the scholars had to run to the well which belonged to the 
house, later owned by Dr. Parkhurst : how sweet the water would 
taste from the ' moss-covered bucket ' that hung to the sweep, 
ready to drop into the well. We could rest it on the curb and slake 
our thirst. A dish or tumbler was not provided in those days. 

"The old meeting-house on the common I how many have wor- 
shipped in it. I can see them now in imagination almost eighty 
years ago. 

'• I can hear the voices of Mr. Joshua lilanchard. Dea. John Bur- 
ton, Mr. Jeremiah Abbot ; what alto sounds Mr. Blanchard and Mr. 
Abbot produced. Deacon Burton had a strong tenor voice, and the 
pastor, Kev. Thomas Beede, was one that could perform his part 
well. 



64 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

"The old meeting-house where our fathers worshipped, how sad 
tiuit it Avas destroyed by rutliless liauds ! How manj' times I have 
sat, when quite a child, looking at the golden dove, wondering she 
did not fly and Hnd some other resting place than on the sounding- 
board. 

"Many times I sat with cold hands and feet, Avishing the long- 
sermons would end. The foot-stove would be passed from one to 
another, to keep the feet comfortable ; yet the pews were very well 
filled, very few staid from church in those days. A warmer meet- 
ing-house was not conceived of then. The town was mostly settled 
by farmers. Every family manufactured their own cloth ; they 
could raise the wool, and the female part of the family could card, 
spin and weave it. It was very hard work for the shoulders to draAv 
the wool through the cards, and not unfrequently there Avould be 
parties among the 3'oung people to hel}) each other in breaking wool, 
which was considered half carded, when they had finished their aft- 
ernoon work. 

" Then Uncle Nathan Martin would find liis way to tiie house. 
Though blind he could fiddle. Very few in those days but could 
trip ' the light fantastic toe ' if accompanied by Uncle Nathan's 
violin. 

" Every day's wear was of .home manufacture. Such articles of 
comfort as undershirts, draAvers, and even lined pants I never heard 
mentioned before 1812. The first carding machine near Wilton 
Avas in NeAv IpsAvich, not earlier than 18U.S. Wool Avas carried 
there to be carded. Flax Avas raised by the majority of farmers. 
Summer clothing was mostly made fron'i flax and cotton. 

" Anciently I never heard of any dissension of religious opinions 
until 1808. The first minister of the town asked his dismission. 
Why, I never heard, but 1 always heard him spoken of as a truly 
good man. He never wasted words ; whatever he said he meant. 
He Avas once conversing with a friend about the cost of a liberal ed- 
ucation. Said he, ' Had I knoAvn that my son, whom 1 have edu- 
cated, would have chosen a legal profession, I never should have 
expended so much for him. ' His friend made ansAver to him, ' It 
is possil)le for hnvyers to be Christians. ' • I believe it, ' said he, 
' but it is very rare.' 

" His death Avas very sudden. Soon after he had retired one 
night something unusual appeared in his l)reathing. His Avife spoke 



MANNKRS AN1> CISTOMS. (iO 

to him, ho iiiadi' no answer : sho went for a light, an<l when she ro- 
tnnied life had departed. Ih' was; tlie first iiei-son luiried in the 
Sontli eenietery. 

Kev. Abel Fisk was the next niinister. I think lie was very nnieh 
l>eloved by the people and they felt his loss. IJev. Thomas Heede 
was the uext ordained minister. Some of the people were so 
pleased that they expressed themselves as haviny; their loss more 
than made np to them. ]Mr. Beede was a gentleman who could win 
the youth by his teachings iu school, and out of school, his kindness 
in various ways, his judicious advice iu little diHiculties, his readi- 
ness to render assistance to the needy, which if it coidd not always 
be in deeds was always in words of encouragemeut which had the 
effect to do good. How nmny have Iteen blest in their education 
by his efforts, not only for minor schools, but many for their col- 
legi.ate course. The few advantages with which I was blessed 1 
owe to Mr. and .Mrs. IJeede. He was my first teacher anil my last, 
in school. 

"Mrs. Ueede was a lady witli whom one could not get acquaint- 
ed without loving her as a friend. In everything good she was ever 
active : iu disai)pointments or crosses she ever gave advice charita- 
bly. Jn isil Mr. Beede invited all the childi-en who would like to 
learn to sing to uieet at the school-house near tiie meeting-house, 
and he would instruct them. At the day appointed there was a 
great turnout. The school was (piite a success, there were some 
most excellent voices. It did not take long to learn the rules for 
vocal nuisic in those days ; the rising and falling of the notes Avere 
soon accomplished. The first tune practised was • Tittle Marll)or- 
ough,' the second was • Pl3'mouth.' When we could call the notes 
to those tunes, we imagined ourselves quite singers, with the praise 
of oiu- instructor, ^'ery few of that school are left to remember it 
now. In the ministry of Mr. Fisk they had what is termed congre- 
gational singing. They sang from David's Psalms. The Deacon 
would read a line, conunence the tune, all the people would follow 
liim, then another line, and they would finish the [)salm in that way. 
At last the younger singers wished to improve, and a Mi'. Herrick 
was hired to teach. He had three sessions a day. tiu' tunes were 
lively and they had a great interest in them. After a while they 
had a desire for instrumental music with the singing. This was 
most bitterly opposed by a number of men advanced in yeai's. 
They would leave the church every time singing commeiu-ed. Theii- 



66 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

prejudice was so stroug ajiaiiist it they would not stop to hear it. 
One said lie did not wish to hear tlie devil's tiddle (hass-viol) played 
on at any i)laee. He could not bear to hear it in chiircli. Another 
did not like the devil's baboon (bassoon). At last one of these 
men joined the l>aptist church in Mason ; it was some years before 
the Baptist churcli was orjianized in AVilton. 

"There was one veteran who was very nnich prejudiced aiiainst 
a certain ininistei- who exchanged with Mr. Beede. The old gentle- 
man did not mind him when he seated himself in tiie body seats. 
He started for the door, as soon as he found who was to preach. 
As he passed to the door, a man said to him. ' Stay and hear the 
rest.' He replied, ' The de'il a bit of it. I have heard enough of it 
alreadv.' '" 



CHAPTER VIII. 



COLO-MAI. l)()I\(iS TIIK ( HAKTKi; A I'Ki )V I N( I A I, l A X-WAHK A NT KX- 

THACT.S FKO.M ToWN l!K(i»HI)>. 

The eliuiter of the Town of Wiltou was renewed Jtui. 2, I 7(j.j, 
aud was a copy of the charter dated .Iiiue '2'), 1 7(j2 (heretofore 
given under the head of " Proprietary History " ) , as far as to and in- 
chidiug the words, -'and transact such affairs as hi tlu' s:iid hiws 
are declared." The remainder of tlie charter is as follows : 

'J'iic ;iiiuii;il iiiccliiig ui siiid town, slijill l>c hclil lor Ihc choice ot >nu\ 
officers ii 11.1 Ilie piniM.s^'s iilore.sii.i on tlie sccoii.l ,M(.iHl:iy in Mjiicii :m- 
uuaily. 

In testimony wiiereol' we luive cjiiised tlie se;il ot our s.iid I'roviiice lo 
he hereunto affixed. ANirness Heniiiii>i- Weiitworth Ks(|. our (Joveiior and 
Coimnaiider ill (liieC ot our said Province the set-ond day of .lanuary in 
the fifth year of our J{eii;n. and in the year id our l.onl (lirisi one thou- 
sand seven liuiidred sixly-tive. 
Byliis Kxcelienc.x^ ( oniniaud wit li a.lvice .d Couiicii 

IJ. Wenlworlh. 
T. Aikin-on .lun. ( lerk. 

I'rovince of New llami)sliire. 
May 24'!'. ITC:.. I.'ecorded in the Book of < 'hartei-s i>;,i.-e 27!t \- 2>5(t. 

1'1{(»\ 1\( lAI. TAX WAKKAN'I . 

The following seems to he the tirst iirovincial tax warrant to he 
found in the town records : 

' , ^ ' I'rociiK-f (if I To the Sch'Ctincn of W'iltnii in ihf I'mvixcc of 

' _ _ ' X'-ic Hnrnpshirc \ Xe\i^ Hampshire for the current near. 176o. 

J'uisiieiit to acts of tlie •^■eneial Asseinhly of said I'roviiico, for tlie as- 
sessing, levying and collecting the taxes gianted to his most Excellent 
Majesty within said I'rovince and for tlie Apportioning and Payment 
thereof into the Treasury of said I'rovince : 

Von are therefore in his Majesty's name herhy re(|uir<'il to .inscss the 
I'olls it Kslates within said Wilton liable hy l.iw to he taxed, the particu- 



(i8 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

l.ir Slims ill ISill- oT ( icdii of s.iiil I'i<i\iiicc cVc in l'ri>cl;iiii:ition money ms 
liciciii incsciilird I'v: |(;i\ tln' >.iiiic iiild llic rri';i-ur> oT s;ii(l ProviiR-c or 
(•;iiisc llic same to l)c )i;iiil It.v the twenty tilth day of 1 )i'ccnil)('r next cnsn- 
iiiii- tlic (l.ilc lieicof. immcly the snm (if seven INmnils ten Shilliiiiis in \e\v 
tenor hills ot Cn'dil «( sjiid I'rovlnee. Von sli:iil direct tlie Constnlde of 
CoHeetoror said "Wilton who shall have said smns or any part tiiereof to 
eolleet to rceeivr of I he inhahilants of said Wilton, if said Inlialiitants «'e 
tit. Iln'ir res|ie(liv<' assosmeiil s i>\' said -inn. in saiil Hills of Credit ac- 
cordiiii;- to liicir scxciai Dciiominal ioii~. or in coined Silver at Six Shil- 
lin;;s \- eii;hl iicnce ]ir ounce. Trov wciiilil (d Slerliiii;' Alloy or in coiiid 
(;(dd al torn- I'oimds Kiiihlceii Sliillinus pr. ounce or in 11h' followinii- 
eonmiodilies lieiiii;- mendianlalde and ol the produce or mannlai'turi- i>f 
said Province. \i/. : U:ir Iron al live rounds pr hundred Wei<i-ht, Hemp al 
three Sliillinus pr I'onnd. Indian corn al len Shilliiiiis pr. Unslnd. Ifye al 

leii Shillings in- I'.ushei. I'ea< al • pound ]>i Unsh.d. Winter wheal at 

one i'ouiid live Shillin.iis pr Uushel. I!arl..y at ten Shillinii-s pr r.nsliel. 

I'ork at Shilliiiii- !>i' pound. Meet al nine pence pr ]>ouiid. i'lax al tliree 

Sliilliniis pr pound. IJees wax at tive Shilliims pr pound, IJay lierry wax 
al Ihree Shilliiiii- six pence pr pound. W inter and Spriiiii' (..d Fish at lour 
Pounds pr (^iiinlal. i'ilcli al Ihree Pounds ten Siiillin.<;s pr I5arnd. 'I'ar al 
two I'ounds pr liarnd. 'I'lirpenline al lour Pounds pi-. Harrtd. W(dl tanned 
Sole leather at four Slnllinjis pr Pound. 'I'allow at two ShiHin«,s pr Pound, 
Wliite i)ine .loyst at four Pounds pr thousand feet. W'liite pine l)oards at 
five Pounds pr. thousand teet. While ( )ak t wo inch Plank al twenty live 
Pounds pr thousand feel. 

And you shall also assess tlie P(dls and Kstales aforesaid the sum of thir- 
leen I'ounds iw<> Shillinus and nine pence in Xew tenm- hills of Credit of 
said Province and jiay or cause the sami' lo be jiaid in said TreasurN hy 
Ihe twcntytiflli day (d' Decemher aforesaid. 

Vou shall also assess the Polls and Estates aforesaid the sinn of tliree 
I'onnd seven Shillings and six pence Proclamation ^foiiey and pay or 
cause the same to he jiaid into the 'Treasniy of said I'rovince t)y tlie tw^n- 
ly tiflh day of Decemher aforesaid. 

>'ou are also hi-rehy re(piired that some lime hidore the I wcntytifth day 
of l)eceiiii)er afores;iid. to send Ihe 'rreasnrer of said Province tlie name 
or names of the Coiisiahl(> or Constahles, Collector or Collectors, who 
have the said tax or any part thereof eomnritted to him or them to eolleet, 
the sum each was to eolleet. the date of the waiTant >?iven him for that 
inirpose ami the time he was (U'dered to pay the same into the Treasury. 
Dated at Portsmoutli in said Provhice the twcntyfourth day of .Inly in 
llie Hflh year of Ihe Pei-iii of liis ^Majesty (ieorji'e the third, over (;real 
Kritian. France i^c livland Kin;;- itc Annoqiie Dom. 17(i."). 

(;<•<.: .latVrey. Treas' 

i;xri{A( r> ii;i»:\i im; rows i.mccok'ds. 

17<M. Sept. 17. Voted, to raise Ihree |)ouiids twelv<' shilliiiiis Sterlin^i 

money for proeiiring the new Charter. 



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TOWN KKCOKDS. 69 

irii."). S»']tt. 17. Volt'il. to raise thn't' itouiiils ti'ii sliilliiiiis StiMliiiii' money 

lor fiiniishiuii tlie nu'ctin^' lioiisc. 

Oi-r. 7'!' Vofml. to raise tliirteeii I'oiiikIs tlii'ee siiiiliiiiis .iihI eiiilit 

l)eiu'e Steriiiiij- 1o ])ay tiie coimiiiriec lor supporriiiii- 

Preacliiiiii- helore the lowii was iiicorporaled. 

17(ii;. Apiil 4. ]'<,(rtl. lo i-aise fJS '.Is. silver old leiior tor .loii;iI liaii 

(ram lor liiiildiiiii- Hiciiaid Slraltoif- lioiise. 
I7(;7. Maicli !i"' .Mowed Timothy Dale fom- Pounds len Shilliniis Silver 
old tenor lor I'lank lor eoxcrinu' llie liridiic near 
.laeoh I'utnanrs saw .Mill. 
Se]it. 7. Voted, til raise six pounds lawful moni-y loi- to ^uiiiiorl a 

school this present year. 
]^<ited. the selectmen a eonnnilI<-e to provide said seho(d. 
I'oted. to raise £(1 lawful money for tinishinii' the meet- 
ing liou.se in said town. 
Votf.d. to rai.se £0 lawful money to defray town charges. 
I7(IS. April i'7'i' The r)tli article negative concerning i-aising money to 
rebuild tlH' T.ridge ne.ir Cajit. X.athan Hutchinson's 
Mill. 
,hine ;»''' J'(,'<e<?. to raise £i) lawful moiie> to rebuild the bridge 

near ( aptain Nathan Huti-hinson's mill, and that eadi 
l)erson should have the libeity to work out his rate to 
the sum afoiesaid. 
Viiled.Xii i-aise £(; Lawful money to lie hiid out for a 
school this [)resent year. 
Xov. -I'l' VU(;d. to raise six Pounds lawful money lo be l.-iid out 

for a school this jiresent year, 
(hose Jacob Abl)ot Alexander Milliken and Philip Put- 
nam a conunittee lo provide a school the j)resent year. 
17(;ii. April .•). Voted, to raise .')£ Il>s. M. lawful mom-y to defray town 

charges. 

Voted, to raise £4 lawlul m ^y tn <upport Richard 

.Sirattou :inil wife. 
Voted, to sell the school Pight (d' land in said town. 
Chose .M)i(d .Vbbot. Jonathan (ram and .Mexander 

Milliken a conunitte.' to sell sai<l school right. 
Voted., to upJKild s.aid counuitlee in selling sai<l school 
right to the highest bidder .and in giving a good deed 
of fhe same. 
Oct. lit. .\ccepted the security l.aken by the committee for sidl- 

ing the school Right, and th.' security to be lodg.'d in 
the hands of Al)iel Abbot .and to remain then' ii|l 
further order.. 
Alowed to the comnntlee lor s<dling the school ifiglil 
of said town se\enteen <billiiig< and <i\ pen<'e law fid 
money. 
Agreed on the M-veral place- lor which a school m be 



70 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

K.\II{A( IS KKO.M THK TOWN KK<<»I{1)>. — ( '< >NTINr KD. 

ITCit. Oct. lit. kept this year \'iz: Ovor the river at the liousi' ol' 

\athaii Ballard aiul ovci- (iainhrel Brooke and at 
David Keiiu('y"s and at .loliii Dales and near ye mid- 
dle of ye 'J\)wn. 
Vuted. to raise six I'ounds Ten shilliniis and eiijht penee 

for the support of a sehool this present year. 
< hose .John Stevens. Alexander Milllkin. John Dale and 
Iiiehard Taylor a eonnnittee to see said school money 
schooled out proportionahly. 

1770. April 11. Voted, to rai.se ciirht jxiunds lawful money to defray 

town charges. 

April 2."i. Voted, to raise £-20 t() rebuild the bridge over the river, 

known by the name of Parker's bridge. 

Sept. 2S. Vuted, to raise thirteen pountls lawful money to rebuild 

Parker's bridge so called. 
'I'he following bridges allowed to be maintained by tlie 
town : Parkers bridge, the bridge by Captain Xathan 
Hutchinson's mill, the bridge over the river by Timo- 
thy Dale's, the bridge to Lyn<leborougli. the bridge 
by Jacob Putnams saw mill. The bridge by David 
Kenneys and the bridge over Gambrel l)rook. 
Voted, to raise three pounds seventeen shillings and ten 
pence for building the bridge by ('ai)t. Hutcliin-^on's 
.Mill. 

Oct. 1*1 ]'nte<!. to raise £(> Ids. Sd. tn be laid out for the use of a 

school the present year, (hose the selectnu'U a com- 

^ mittee to provide tlie school. 

1771. Sf]}t. '2.">. ]7iti'd. to raise six Pounii< ti'u sliillings S |)ence to pro- 

vide M school the present year (hose Jonatlian Bur- 
ton .louathan Martin ■ Thomas Kussell and William 
Pierce a eonnnittee to pidviili" said st-hool. 

1772. April 11. I'nti'd. to raise £;{() lawful moni>y to retiuild and repair 

the town bridges in .said town. 
]'oted. that each person taxed to s:iid biidges should 

liavi' two shillings per day and e.Mcli yoke of oxen 

one shilling per day. 
Voted, that (vu-h person sliouM begin their days work at 

seven oclock in th(> forenoon. 
Voted, to raise on«' humlred jiouuds lawful money to be 

laid out in making and rejiairing the highway the 

{(resent year. 
looted, to allow each person taxed in town two sliillings 

and eight pence, and each yoke of oxen one shilling 

and four i»ence per day. ,ind «-.icli cart and each 

plougli eight pence per day. 



TOWN HKCORDS. ' 71 

1772. S.-j)i. IM l'n(r,l. to huild ;i mcctiuii: li.msc in Hi,, n.wn ,,f Wilton. 

I'otr,/. to l„,ii,| s.n.j lions.- six-tv t.'<M iono-. fortv (ivc tV.-t 

wi-lc :iii(l L'7 IV.'t ^'' posts. 
To^W. to set said house on the coinnion about five fods 
noi-rh.'riy from w hnv the nicctin-i- lions.- now stands. 
Ovl.:,. r.,!,',l. I., rais.. a; lOs. sd. lawhil ni..n...v |,, pn.vid.' ;i 

scliool the |.r.'s.-iit y.-ar. 
Vnfr,K lo lais.. on.- hnn.li-.-.l and (ilty ponn.is lawfnl 
moiH-y t.. ])i-ovi.l.- mat.-nals f.. hnil.l a ni,-(-rin,ir house 
in said town and cliose .John Burton. .Inn. .Jonathan 
Martin Joseph Uutterfiehl Jo),,, St.-v.-ns Al.i.'l Ahhot 
Samuel I'ettenji-ill ami .\lmer Stiles a .■.>niiiiiftee to 
provid.* Materials and huild said h..us.-. 
^'nO',J. that said .•.•mmilt.-.- shall v.-n.lu.- tli.- timlM-r, 
l)<>anls shiiiii-l.-s an.l stones and ..tli.-r materials t.i 
huild said m.-.-tiiiii- lu'use. to the intent tliat every 
person rat.-.l iu sai.l town may hav.- an equal ehaiu-e 
to provide sai.l stuff and that sai.l eonunittee shall 
•rive notiee of said vendni- at ]^..^^^ ^,..^.,.„ ,,j,^.^ l)pfon. 
said time .)f veiidniiiii-. 

177:{. April -n. Votrd. t.. rais.- fifty p..nn,ls lawful m y f.,r hi-hways 

th.- pres.-iil year. 
r<>/r,K t.. allow th.- sam.- pr. .l;iy for m.-n. ..x.-n. plow 

an.l eart a- th.- y.-;ir h.-tor.-. 
■r./,',!. t..l,nil.| a ponn.l in s;,id t..wn t.. h.- tliirtv feet 
s.|uar.- within Ih.- walls, th.- wall six f.-.-t hiji-h A IVet 
tliiek at Ih.- hott.Hu. l-fo.,t at th.- |.,p an.l' a h.-w.-.I 
stiek ..f timh.-rs in. s,,nar.- ..n t..p. 
Vote,tu, rais- six i.onn.l< la wfnl m..n.-v t.. hnil.l sai.l 

Poun.l. 
VW<''L t.. huild a p.Mvh ..n Ih.- front si. I.- .,f th.- m.-.-tinu- 

hoiis.-. 
Vnir,L u, pn.vi.l.- ,.n.- hanvl .d' W.-st in.lia rum five 
tianvis \,.\v Knyland rum. on.- harr.-l t>f o-ood hrowii 
su,<.-ar. half ;i l...x .d\ir..o.l l.-ni..ns. tw.. h.av.'s .,f loaf 
suji-ar. I..r framin-;- an.l raisin- sai.l m.-.-tiuii-house. 
VotnL 111.- pr.-s.-nl .•..mmitt.-.- f..r l.nil.lin- said m.-.nin^- 
hous.- sh.ml.l pi-.ivi.l.- ent.'rlainm.-nl for th..<.- p..rs.)iis 
tliat help raise th.- s.-m,,.. 
(>e(. 21. Vn/r'<l. to rais.- fC ]()<. s.|. i,, provi.l.- .-i ^.-hool ihi. pn-s- 

.-nl \.-;ir. 
<'h..s.- JMiilii. I'utnam. .l.-i.-miah il.dl. .l.-r.-miah Ahhot. 
Am..s(ohnrn. an.l Ahijah I'.-rry a .-..mmitt.-.- t., pro- 
vide a school this pn-si-nt vear. 

1771. .h.ny. Is. iw.,/. to .lisniiss the .-..mmitt.-e eli..sen to h 1 ,h,. 

M.-w m.-.-tinu-hous,- and ehos.- .I.)nathan |{nrl..n \Vil- 



72 



IllSTOKY OF WILTON. 



KXTKACTS VUOM JUK TOWN KKrORU?.— CONTINtKn 



Uocousidereil 
and coininittc'f! i 
stiind as before. 



1771. Jain . is. 



IVI). lil. 



April 4. 



\..v. 



177.-.. .1:111. i; 



Ararcli 1.!. 



liam Al)bor and .lai-olt Abbot to finish tin- oiitsidi' of 
I in- incctinj^ hoiisf. .Jouatliau Eurton. William .Vb- 
l)Ot. and .lacob Abbot a couiniittcc to borrow the 
sc-h«u>l money which the town hath at intereist and 
apin'opriate it to the finishing of the meeting house. 

Voted, to build the pew..< aeeordiug to the plan exhibited. 

]'ot>'d. the pews .«hould be built by the town. 

I'nlcrl. th.-il the pe\\ s should be sold to the highest bid- 
der, lie. or tiif> taking their choice throughout the 
whole. 

Voted, that none but the iidialntaiits oi tlie town that 
are freeholders shall be allowed to bid on. or i)uri-lias«' 
either of said pews. Chose Jonathan 31artin. Jona- 
than Burton, and Abner Stiles, committee for the sale 
of said Pews. 

Voted, to reserve the ]m'w .it the foot ot the pulpit stairs 
for a ministerial ])ew. 

Votnl, that the conunittee appointed to sell the pews 
execute a pioiiei- deed to the purchaser or jmrchasers 
of all right and title i.f the low n of. in. and \mto. said 
l)ews. 

Votfd, to liave tlu' i)ews in said meeting house complet- 
ed in 15 months. 

Voted, that tlie purcluisers of said pews pay one half of 
the purchase in one year and the otlier half in eigh- 
teen months. 

I'ofed. to raise £]()() lawful uu)ney foi- making and r<'- 
])airiug liighways the present year. 

]'oted. to ceil the meeting hou.se from the bottom llooi- 
to the bottom of the windows and the same in the 
galleries. 

Voted, to raise eight i)ouiids lawful money to ]>;iy for a 
school the present year. 

1'oted, to sell tlie jiews in the gallery of the new meet- 
ing house. 

< 'ho.se .Tonatban liurton IMiili]. Tut nam and William 
.Vbbot said committee. 

Voted, to sell the old meeting bouse w ben the new house 
is tini.shed. 

( liose the seletimen a (■•.nnnittee to sell the old meet- 
ing house. 

<'liose Jacob Abl)ol to keep the keys (.f the meeting 

liouse and t.ike I'.ire id' the cliristianing l.ason. 
\''.iti'd. to ajjpropriate the money ac(piiied by the sah- of 





'^i 







HELIOTYPE PRINTING C0,SOSTON MASS. 



TOWN RECORDS. 73 

1775. M.nr. i;{. tlif pew:^ in tlio new lut'eriiiii- lioiisc townnls tinishinti- 

rlio ?*anu'. 

April 4. Voted, to raise titty i)ouiiiis lawful iiionc'v lo iiial<c and 

mend tlie roads tiic jn-csenl year, men and oxen 2<. sd. 
Plow an<i cai-r Is. Sd. 

Oct. :j. Voted, to raisi- £(1 lOs. GJd. tor llir siip[iort ot scliools 

tlie present year, (hose . Jonathan (ram. .Foim Dale. 
(Jeorge Cohnrn. .facoli Adams and .(onatiian linrtf)n a 
I'omniittee to see tlie money scliooled out proportion- 
ably and to aii'ree upon jdaees where said schools 
should he kept. 

Nt)V. 21. Voted, to choose a connnittee to r<'pair and rebuild tin- 

town hridjies as they tind oci-asion theretor tor the 
term of one year. 
Cliose Abiel Abbot. Daniel Holt, .lonathan Burtou Jon- 
athan Martin and Hiehard Wliititui; said eonanlttpe. 
177G. Ai)ril IS. Voted, to raise £.'{() lawful money to make and repair 

highways in said town the present year the i)rice of 
ratable i)olls to Im; -is. Sd. oxen Is. -Id. Plow ami c;.rl 
Is. Sd. i)er day. 

Sept. -IW. Voted, to raise £(; Ids. (IJd. to support a scho(d the pres- 

ent year. 
1777. .Ian. ]:;. ( hose Jo.<epli Holt and .Tomithan Kiirton selectmen to 

seive until the next annual meeting in ])lace of Hieh- 
ard Whitney deceased, and .Facob .Vd.mis wlio was 
engaged in the counti-ys seivice. 

.Fune 1,"!. Voted, to clioose a connnittee to icgulate and atlix the 

prices of sundry articles in llie tow n of Wiltou agi'ce- 
able to an act of the general Court. 
(■|n)se .lacob Abl)ot. Abi(d .\hb(.t. .Foshiia iJlancliard. 

William .VblxH and .lohn Hurtou said connnittee. 
Chose William Abbot a trustee to take (cliarge) ol' tlie 
sdiool money in the room of Mr .tacob .\dams who 
has moved out ot town. 

Oct. 1. Voted, to raise £P5 ;5s. l()|d. for schooling the present 

year. Cliose Ebenezer Cliandler Jacob i'utnam Jr. 
Nathan Ballard. Jonathan I'arkhurst aud Stephen 
JJuttertiehl a committ<'e to see the money schooled 
out proi)ortional)ly to their districts and to ai)point 
the idaces tor tin- scboc.ls aud provide Masters and 
Mistresses. 

Nov. .'). Allowed various individuals tor supplies .and conveyance 

rendevoii/ed s(ddiers. £lf l(»s. <)d. 
Allowed Samuel Sh(dd(.ii for housing and dealing out 
low u stores £1 . 

Nov. I'll. \\ a legal meeting ot the iiihaiiit.aiits (d' the town ot 

Wilton r-vndeborouiih aud the districts ot Duxl.urv 



74 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

KXIItAC 1^ llfoM llli: |(»\VN ItKCOKUS.— <<)M INI K|). 

1777. Nov. •_»(;. ^^cliool r.-M-iii ;iii(l Mil.- Slip :il ill.- M«'<-tiu^' lioiis.- in 

Wilton. Cliosc Al)i<'l Abbot to i-t-prcsciit sjiid towns 
Mild (list rifts in tin- ui'in-ral iisscnibly to be lioldcn :it 

Ext'tfM- in the St.-ilr of N. Ihinii.sbir i ilic third 

Wt'dncsdiiv of Dcccnib.T n.-\t. 

Vnlcd. to in-;liiict and tli.-rcljy iiisl nictcd the represent- 
ative a>;rcfablr to the precept from the (Jelleral As- 
-einbjy. 
177S. In a warrant for a town meetiiii;- dated iM-b. 2'i 177S. is 

the loilowiiiii- article. '• In conjiinclion with the town 
(d' I.yiidehoronjiii if they see tit" to consider of the 
Articles of confederation and jieriietnal I'liioii be- 
I ween the Tnited Stales of America : And to <;ive our 
representali\e- instruction a.iireealde to the vote of 
the house of Heiire^entatives. At a ineetiiig ludd un- 
d.-r the afoivsaid warrant Fel,. iii". 177S. after dis- 
tinctly ami r.'peatedly readin*-- the Artitdes of ( oii- 
fVdcM-ation the town was dissatisfied with sonie(dauses 
in several Artiides. Theridore 

To/^'?. to choose a coinniitfee to consider and draw up 
some petition to the (Jeneral Court to be convened al 
i:\eter on the second Wednesday ill February instant . 
(h.we Jacob Abbot Km,. Me<<r-. .lonathan Martin 
doseph Ihdl Philip I'liliiam and. loshua lilanchard for 
-ai.l c niillee. 

To/r,/. lo ;i,liourii to the lO'i' id lhi< in-taiit I-"eliry. at 

four o<do(ds in the aften ii. 

I''<'b. 1(1. I'll.' tow 11 met a.cordiiiii- to adjonrnmeul Tlie coniinit- 

tee a< above pi-e<cnted till' Petition which was dis- 
linelly and rep<'atedly read and the tow n unaniinoiis- 
ly Vole<l the acceptance. 

Votcil. that the -(di-ctmen -iun the petition and iii<d'er it 
to Court. 

Vi>tr<l. to instiu.'t Maj .\biei Abbot their Pei.reseiitative 
in conjunction with olln-r representative- at the next 
session of the (ieiieral ( ourt to appoint and call a full 
and fre<- repre«;eni.ition of all pe<.ple in this slate to 

I in c<.nvention at <uch time and pl.ace as shall be 

api>oinied by ilic (o'li.'r.il Court for the s(de imrpose 
of framinu- and i.ayiui;' a permaiieiil plan or sy<tein 
for the fiitiir.' lioveriinieiit .d thi- state. Ami he i< 
accoidinjily instructed. 
March !l. i'.//f</. los(dla part of the Ministerial Piulit in said K.wii. 

* l)u.\l)iMy srliool lanii j< now the n(>l■tll^v.■^*t piirl iif Millbnl. .Mil.- Sli|) hiv soutli of 
l»u.\l.iir> <i'li(Mil t:iriii. 



TOWN RECORDS. 75 

1778. Marcli !l. \'oteiL to sell the ninth lot in tlif tirst nin<;-(':in(l tlic si'v<mi- 

tcciitli lot in the second ranifc of lots in siiid town. 

.losopli Holt. Jon:ith:in Martin, and .Fonatiian IJurton 
\v(M-c chosen a coniniitt<'(' to sell the lots. Pnt to vote, 
to see if tlie town will eiMi)ower the connnittee to ex- 
chan»i-e the two lots tor land to acconnnodate ;i par- 
sonaji-e if the.\ can. ImiI if that cannot lie etieclcd then 
to sell l»y vendue, and it passed in the attirniati\e. 
April 7. V'lteiL to i-aise tISO ro ni.-ike ,ind repair hii;ii\\a\s th<- 

present year. 

VotPd, that the i)rice ,>{ iiand lal)or at hiiiiiways he (Is. 
l)erday foroxen. .'N. pi'rday. Inra cart and I'low. Is. 
4d. per (hiy. 

Vntexl. to api)roj)riate the nione\ accpiired by the sale <d 
the old ineetin>>- iionse towards tiinsiiin<i- tlie new. 
May 27. Chose Mr. Moses Putnam to convene at ( oncoid in the 

state of X. II. on the tentli day of .hnie next for tin- 
sole purpose of forniino- and layin»>- a permanent i)lan 
or system of <>-overnment for the future happiness 
ami well heinu; of tlie j>ood people of said state. 
Oct. >' Vidf'd. to raise £;")() to hire sclioolin*; tlic ))rf*sent year. 

Vidi'd. th.at the money to the town hy the sale (d' the 
Miidstry l.ofs now in the hands ,,|' rlic cdinnnttee ot 
sale should l.e put on interest. 

Y(,U'<1. to raise £100 k. huild and r.'pair lirid-.v-. 
Oct. 2S<ii Chose Messrs Amos Col. urn. .lonalhan Cram, .lonatiian 

Parkhurst. Abraham Hurton .\mos Holt and Sinmn 
Kcyes. to i)rovid<' sclioolinjr tlie pi'csent year. 
Dec. 1"' .V dispute arisinii' concernin.i>- the accounts luduiiht in: 

Votcd^ to <-hoose a connnittee t<> examine accounts to he 
hroiio-ht to the town an<l lay them h(d(.re the town in 
proper order. 

Chos... MaJ Sanmel (ireclc. 1.'- .[onalhan I'.mton and 
Nathan Uallard lor said commiltee. 
Dec. !.-.. Vntril. |o raise i.Vl l.-,s ;!,1 ill addition i,. tldo Ixdorc 

raised to make and repair hrid<;es. 

Votcil. \hM the committee for the sah- of llie minisi ry 
Lots take coimscd (d some attorney respectini:- the jot 
in dispute with Mr Dale. 
177'.i. April i:;. Vi>lf(l. to raise £100 to make and repair liii;hways tlie 

present year, also voted ;{()> \)v day tor a m.an l.">s ])cr 
ilay for a yoke of oxen and 7-^ Cd per da\ for carl and 
I'low. 

Vi)tr<l. to act on the circular letter from Maj SaniiKd 
Ashley and C(d. lieiijamiu B(dlows. 

Voted, to instruct our Kei.reseiilative respeclinu' this cii-- 
cular letter as above ( vi/ > not to oppose ihe state «d 
\'eiiu(nil lieino- a se],aratc Stale, bid to use his inllii- 



70 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

KXTiiACTs ri{():M nil. iown i{i:((>hi)>.— coNTiNrKn. 

ITT'.t. April l."!. i-iic.'. Ili;il t'hiiiu m:iy hr laid liy this slatt- to its liciiia.- 

amicxcd to this State in case it is not maiic a scpa- 
rali- Slate upon tlic in-iiii'iplf ot said It'tli'r. 
S.'pt. C. I'oliul. to (•hoos<. M coiiiinittcc of li\<' to tal«- lh<- I'iaii (d 

u,-ovfriim('iil under con^idciation and make sui-li rc- 
uiaiks a- shall think necessary and make i-eport to 
the town al liie adjouininent of tills meetiuij. .Tiieoh 
Abbot Ks(|. M.'ssis .lonalhan Martin. William AI)bot 
.Ir. Capl. IMnlip Putnam ami Dr. Kl)en.-z.'r Koekwood 
were chosen. 
Sept.Sii' I'o^cJ. to choose one person to represent them in Con- 

vention at Com-oi-d on Wednesday the -J-J'i of Sei)t. 
177i) in compliance with the re(|uest of the town of 
Portisinoiith. 
Chose y[\. Moses Putnam for that jjurpo.se. 
Viite.fl, not to accept the plan of novermnent as it now 

stands, l)y a majority of ;{<!. 
The committee appointed to take into consideration the 
plan of >i-o\('rmnent foi- th<' State of New llampsliire 

'I'hat it is their opinion that those relative to the choice 
of Councillors: the President of the Council and the 
.Secn'tary and tlM- .>rilitia officers, as also the .Vrticle 
asc<'rtainiu<>- the nund)er constitutini!: a (Quorum in 
eai-h branch id the lejiislature are excei)ti()nal)le. 

Our reasons ;i re as follows; P' That the eouiu-illors in 
each Couidy slioidd be chosen by the Hepicsentatives 
of their respective ( ountys or < 'ounty ( 'onventions. 

'2'i 'I'liat the President of iIh- Council and Secretary 
ouiiiit lobecdected by both branches of the l.eiiisla- 
ture. 

;{'• That each company of the militia ought to choose 
their own caiil.iins. Sultalterns and undei- otlicers. 

4"' and that no law be enacted nor any ,<;iant made 
without (he consent (d the major i)art of the repre- 
sentativ<'s and ( ouncillors of the st.afes. 
\'(>lr<J. imauinmnsly to accept the repoil. 
Oct. l.!"' Put to \ole to see if the town will \ ol e that so uuu'h <d 

one nnle slip (so called) as joins said town should be 
annexed to said town as .1 body politic. And it 
passed in the ne<jati\i-. 
Voti'il. to comply Willi Ihead\i<e (d the couvention hidd- 
en al ('(Uii'ord in Sept. lo csiatdish -^ome rei;ulation- 
in our trade. 

Cho.se Abiel .\bboi. .lonatiian .Martin Philip Putnam 



TOWN RECORDS. 77 

J77!1. Oct. i;?"' \\illi;iiii Alil.ui Jr. .h,<liii;i l'>l,iiicli;inl Al.iicr Slilc^ 
■■nid S;mnicl (iivclc ;i i miillcc lor ilnit inirposc. 

VuteiL to mis.- OdO lor ihc ih.- of sciiools tin- i.rcscul 
year. Cliosc An-iiclaiis I'litiiain. Sicplicii I'.ullcrlicld. 
William Abbot .Ir. Ificlianl \Vliitiii,ii-. (icorirc Cobuni. J 
ami .Icrciiiiah lloli ;i coiiiinitti-c to <cc <:ii(l money 
si'hoolcd out. 

FofecL to allow the sclcclmcii somclliiiiii' Tor llicir ser- 
vices. 
I>re. 10. Al :i meeliu^Li- licid in conjnndion with the town ol 

l.yndeborouiiii. Mile Slip -.uul l)u\bnry School farm 
al the Meetin;^- honse in AN'ilton on the iO"' id' Dec. 
177!l. Chose Abi(d Al)bot to serve as K.'i.resentative 
lor Ihe alioxc said towns and districts in the Assem- 
bly lobelKdd at Kxeter on the third Wednesday ot 
Decendier and to <'mi»owt'r said i-epresentative for tlie 
term of one year from their first meeting' to transact 
Imsiness and imrsue such measmcs as they may judge 
iH'cessary lor the pnblic good, and in i)articuiar to 
vote for members of the Continental Congress. 
17S(t. April 11. \'(>tfd. to raise £4:)()0 to make and icpair highways tiie 

present year. 

Voted, £(•> per day for hand labor, £.'{ per day for a yoke 
of oxen and 30s. per day for cart oi- l*low . 
June 12. }'oted, to allow for liand labor at highways the ]>resent 

year *£]2 i)er day for ox labor £0 i)er day. for a cart 
or plow £;{ per day instead of the sums voted at the 
meeling on the eleventh day of April last past. 
.July 111. I'olPd. that the sidectmen call on the delimpient sur- 

veyors to i-ebinld the bridge ovei- tiie north branch of 
(;ambr(d brook on the I'oad tliat leads to (ieorge Co- 
burn's. 
Oct. ."). Voted, to petition the ( ieneral Court for the privilege of 

representation separate from Lyndeborough. 

Voted, to choose a committee of three men to wait and 
consult the connuittee from Lyndeborough to know 
llieir minds concerning this matter. T.t Xathan Bal- 
lard .Mr. .lames Dascond) and Dea. John Burton, 
were chosen said connnittce. 

Voted, to Join the town of Lyndeborough in pelilimnng 
tlie <;ener:il Court for sejtarate representation. 

TOWN CI.KKKs (IK Wll/jON !■ HO.M 177.') H> 1SS7. 

Xo of 
Vcaro: 

Jacob Abbot. 177.".. Sl-SJ 4 

Joseph Holt, 177(i-SO, inclusive ■< 



Showing the worthlessnes.t of the ciirroiuv :it this lime. S. I' 



<,S HISTOliY Ol' WILTUA. 

lOWN il.i:i{K> <>I WILTON.— ((»N|[MKI>. 

No of 
Years: 

^Villiiml Abbot. 17S4-;i;5. "mcldsivc !)§ 

Mr. Al)b()t (lied Nov. ;{(>. 17i>;5. imd Abid Abbot \v;is jiiipuint.-d to fill out 

the \i\n-. 

Abiel Abbot. 17!»4-9(!. inriusivc M 

Abifl Wilson. ITitr-lSlT). inclusive l!t 

.louiith:iu Huitou. IS 1 (;•_)_>. iiifhisivc ls:>4-2.-) !)i 

•Foliii Stcv.Mis. 1S2;; i 

Mr. St. -v. Mis iviiiovcd to M;is(Mi \illa.i;c in the ImII. ;Mid .loii.-itli.iM IJurtoii 

was a|ipoiiil('(l lo till out tlic year, 

'i'iinotliy I'arkimrst. is-_'i;-4(i. iiulusiv.-. 1S4;^-(;(I .... liH 

Oliver Harretl. 1S41. IJ 2 

Samuel ]{arrett. J8()l J 

Calvin 1{. Daseoinb. lS(i2 1 

David A. (ireitii-. IJ^CkM!."). inidusive .{ 

William W. (Ji.ldiuiis. isct; 1 

Thomas II. Dillon. ISOT-C'.i. iiKliisiv.' 23 

:Mr. Dillon l.dl Wilton in ibe fall, and William D. Stearn< u.as appointed 

to fill out Ibi' yeai-. 

William I). Siearn-. IS7II s(i. in(du<iv<' 17i 

.iohn M. Maboney. 1SS7 

I>i;i.i;i..\ ll> to < oN^l III 1 loNAI. ( ONVKNTioNS. 

lS.-,<)— Oliver Barren. 

lS77_\Villi;,in \. done- and (;eor-e S. X.^viii.'. 

The iirecediiiLi; ropy of the town •• doings "' dtirino the colonial 
period suogests several instructive lessons. I'liUlic spirit was a 
nuirked cliaracteristie of the founders of Wilton. Hard as were 
their toils and snlVcriniis in cstaliiishino' their little t-oniinonwealth, 
they did not forget the welfare (jf the i;onHniinity. while strivings 
for their private and personal interests. 

1. They ex[)ended sums yearly, large for that period, for pub- 
lic iin})rovenieuts in roads and bridges. The bridges were built 
over streams subject to annual Hoods, and were often either entirely 
carried away or materially injured. The roads were built over 
steep hills or along water courses, where they were l»adly gidlied. 
and required often to be repaired. 

2. The fathers of the town were fully alive to the value and 
necessity of education for tlieir rising community. Schools to 
them were as much a necessity as daily bread. If the inhabitants 
of Wilton liave been noted for their intelligence, and for the large 
nundjer of liberally educated persons, it is due to the wise care and 
foresight with which they fostered the free public schools. 



rATRIOTlSM OF WILTON. (V 

;;. Nor (lid thi'V cnrr oiilv for their town und loi-al iiiti'ivstts. 
'I'Ir'V luid :iii eye also to tlie well-lieiiig" of the state and nation. 
Patriotism was a passion in the breasts of these inoneers of the 
wilderness. lliey early chafed undei- the petty despotism of the 
mother country. 'J'liey pei'iiaps lirst hinted at complete iu(le[)end- 
ence, and before the ]M»'cklenburu' resolutions of Xoi'th Carolina. oi- 
the ureal Dt-claration. boldly proclainie(l the idea of national eman- 
cipation, and the free United States. 

I. IJut the best of all. and ci'own and consiMvation of all other 
interests, was their devotion to religion, and its great instruments, 
the church and the ministry. The original charter bore this testi- 
mony, and made pei'mauent provision for religious institutions. 
Successive meeting houses were built, ami pastors ordtiiued for this 
spechd work. 'I'he whole community was laid under contribution. 
It was made a part of the solid business of the town to see that re- 
ligion received no detriment or decrease of zeal and interest in the 
new community. I nity of purpose prevailed. Calvinist and Ar- 
miniau alike gave of their substance to the J^ord and His })ublic 
service. I'he day of speculation and indifferentism had not arrived. 
What was done, was done with a will. 

Whatever may have since been the ways and works of the town, 
it is satisfactory to know that llie roots of [)ublic spirit, education, 
patriotism, and Christian faith struck deep into the i)rimitive soil, 
and bore abundant fi-uit in tiie institutions, li\ cs and characters of 
succeeding generations. Long may this be the ciiaracter of our be- 
loved town as it respects these imi)ortant interests in all coming 
time 1 



CHAPTER IX. 



THE KKVol.I J loNAKV WAK. 

'riic riiited States, remote as they are from the old -\vorM, have 
been harassed I)}' repeated wars ever since their settlement. In the 
early colonial period the Indian guerilla warfare Avas a constant 
danger to the pioneers. Later the complications of European pol- 
itics entered into the problem, and the French and their savage 
allies devastated the frontiers. The Revolution of 1775-1780 fol- 
lowed, to which this chapter is specially devoted. The war of 181 '2 
with (ireat Britain, which was a species of second Revolutionary 
war, was next in succession. Then came the Florida war with the 
Indians, and other border contests. From 184') to 1848 the Mexi- 
can war was waged to extend the area of slavery, and, hence, did 
not awaken enthusiasm in New England. And, last and greatest 
of all, the civil war of I8GI-I8G0 aroused the military ardor of the 
whole country, north and south, and ended with the glorious result 
of the overthrow of slavery, and the more perfect union of all tlu; 
states and territories in one American nation. 

It is not strange, therefore, that military affairs should engross 
a large share of attention in our history. Our civil and religious 
liberties have been purchased and maintained by the price of blood 
and sacrifices, ''labors, dangers and sufferings." In the absence 
of any standing army of importance, the institution of " the citi- 
zen soldiery" has taken precedence. Military honors have often 
opened the way to the chief offices of the republic, and seven gen- 
erals have been chosen Presidents of the Inited States. 

The relations of the colonies in 1774-7."» with Great Britain 
awakened the anxiety and interest of no part of the country more 
intensely than of New Hampshire. Nor was Wilton backward in 
patriotic zeal, whether it related to material aid of men and means. 



TOWN KKCOIIDS. 



HI 



oi- to lliat iiionil siii)i)f)r( and devotion lo the caiisc wliicli arc 
(.'(|ually nec'ossaiT to carry any liivat ent('i-i)rise to siiccfss and vic- 
tory. 

'riic following extracts from tiie records of the town of Wilton 
show iu detail the action of the town in Revolntiouary matters. In 
a warrant dated duly '.', 1774. the second article is as follows : 

To see it tlic town will choose one nv more persons lo <{'\\t\ lo KxetiT in 
~ai(l Province to represent tliis town in the (■lioie(^ ot l)elei;ates to a (ion- 
eral Coiiiiross to he lielil at Philadelphia the first day of September next : 
jiiin'cahle to till' ilesire of the late represent at iye< of this ri-ovince. w hieli 
will he exhil.iled at the iii.'el in.ii'. 

Article;;. To see if the (own will raise liy -ul)stripl i(ni. or oihei-wise. 
two pounds two <hillin<;s r.. M. Ilawfui money]. I)eint;- Iheir proporlion 
of the expense of seudiui;- Deleu,ates to tiie i)ropose(l (Jeiieial Congress. 

Article 4. To see if the town will choos<' a connnittee to send to New 
rpswlcli to consult with the committees from adjacent 'l"ow ns on a plan of 
non-im]>ortation and iion-ccnismuptioii of u-oods and articles from old 
10n,i;-lnnd. 

Tlu' sum mentioned in tlie tliird article of llie warrant was raised 
l>y subscription, and at a town meeting held .IiUy 1.'), 1774. it was 

I'otcd. to send one man to Kxeler to reprcM'nt tiii> 
town in the clioice of delegates for a general < 'on- 
-r.-s. proposed to he h(dd in JMiilad(dphia the first 
day of .Se])leml»er next, (hose .(acoh Ahliot. l>el<>- 
gate. 

]'(it('i1. t«i send a comndttee to New Ipswich to consult 
with connnitlees from adjacent towns. A:c. < ho-e 
.lonalhan Martin, .lo^eph Iloll and Al)iel Aldx.t. s;iid 
committee. 
177t. S.'pi. s. I'ntrd, to raise LIT. lawful money, lo provide the town"- 

stuck of auMuunition. 
■Whereas, there lias been a covenaul <>t non-importation 
and -non-consmnption aureed upon liy committees 
from sundr> oi the neiiihhoriuii' towns to he signed 
hy the inhaliitani- of cMch town: 'i'hercdore. to see 
if the town will accept (d' said co\cnanl. and choose 
a connnittee to encourage ilie sii;inni;- Ihereol'. ami 
aNo to transact I he .illair- (d -aid covenant according 
to the tenor Iherecd'. or act or do an> other matter or 
thing i-elaliye iherelolhal the low n <liall lhiid< ju-oper. 

Vdtea. to ai-cept <d' tlie covenaul. 

Clios.' Josei.h Holt. Al r Stiles, .lonalhan .Martin. 

Ahicd Ahhot. to he a committee to <ee -aid covenaul 
siiiijed. 



82 HIISTOKY OF WILTON. 



^^■(^ the siiltsci-iluTs. iiili;il>it:uils <•! tlic inun ul W illoii. li.iviu,:; laki-ii 
into our serious considci-atiou Ilic pict:iri<>iis <i;ilc of the lilxTtics of 
North Auit-ri«';i.. -111(1 uiorc cspcH-inlly t lie iirc<ciii disi ivssimI (•(iiiditioii of our 
sister colony of tlie Mnssacliusctts ]i:i.\ . (■iii1.;m nisscd .-is ir is l>y scvrral Acts 
<.f the British I'arMaiiiciit. tciuliiiii- lu ilicciiliiv •^ul)vcr<iuii ..f ilicir natu- 
ral and cliarlcr liolns. ani(>n>i' wliicli is tlic act tor hiocldnn- u\> tlic harlior 
of IJostoii : and l.cin-;- lull\ sensible of our indispensable duty to lay iiold 
oil everv means in our power to preserve and recover tlie injured Coustitu- 
tiou ol our country, and cousi-ious. at the same time, of no aUernative Ite- 
twtM'u tlic liorrors of slavery or the carua.ii-e and desolation of civil war. 
hut a siisiKMisioii of all commercial intercourse with the Island of (Jreat 
Britain: do. iu the presence of (Jod. solemnly and in liood faitli. covenant 
and engage with each other :— 

First: That, from heuceforlh. we will sus|)end all commercial inter- 
course with the said Island (.f Great Britain, until the I'arliament shall 
cease to enact laws iniixtsing taxes on the c(donies without their consent, 
and until the inctended right of taxing is dropped, and Boston Port 
opened, aifd their anil our constitutional rights and privileges an- restored. 
Si-.((»M>: That there may be less temptation to others to continue in 
the said now dangerous coinmen-c. and in (u-der to ]n-omote industry, 
economy, arts and manuract uies among oursidves. which are of the last 
imiKU-tancc to the welfare and well-being of a comnnmity. we do. in like 
manner, solemnly co\enant : That we will not liny, purchase or consmne. 
or suffer any pei-son by. loi-. or inider us. to ])ui-ehase: nor will we use in 
our families, in any manner whatever, any goods, wares or mei-cliandize. 
which shall arrive in Amerii-a from (Jreat Britain, aloresaid. trom and 
alter the last day of August. 177-1 (exce]it (Uily such articles as shall he 
Judged absolutely necessary by a majority (d' the signei's hereof), and. as 
much as in us lies, to prevent our Ix'ing inten-upted and defeated in this 
only peaceable measure, entered into fiu- the recovery and iireservalion of 
our rights and the rights ol our brethren in our sister ( oloides. we agree 
to break off all trade and comnieicc with all persons who. preferring their 
private interests to the salvation of their now almost peiishing country. 
shall still continue to import goods fjoin (Tioat-Britain. or shall pun'has(> 
of those who iinp(u1 after the said last day of August, until the aforesaid 
jiretended right of taxing the Colonies shall be given up or dropped (ex- 
cept so much as Christian duties require). 

Third: As a refusal to come into this, or similar agree nt. which 

promises deliverance of our country from the calamities it now feels, and 
which, like a torrent, are rushing upon it with increasing violence, must, 
in our opinion, evidence a disi)ositioii inimii-al to. or criniiiially negligent 
of. the common safety : it is agreed that all siu-li ought to he considered, 
and shall by us be esteemed, as eiicoiiragers of contumacious innxuters. 

Imu inn: We heieby furlhei- engage that we wilt use all reasonal)l(^ 
methods to encourage and promote th«> protluction of manufactures 



PArUIOTItilSI OF WILTON. 83 

.•inioiii; om-st'lvt's. thai tlii~ (•(uciiaiit ami riiii-aj^cincnr may Ik- as litMc dct- 
riincMilal to omsolvcs and our rclloAV-couiifiyiiicu as possildc. 

J.ASTLV : Wo allow ouisdvcs liberty to fom])ly witli Mic result of the 
(icueral C'oiiiJircss at riiila(lcli)liia. Also, \vc a.<;rcc to inal<p !«uch alter- 
ations in this Covenant as sliall he th<>ii>iiii -uitaMc l)y tlic niajoriTy of 
signers, after notice iii\<'n in a i)ulilic manner. l)y a connnitlee eliosen foi- 
lliat purptKc: wliicii notice siiali he eij;iit days ))efore th<' meelinii-. 

''Fioin Deeeuibcr, 1 774, to April following," says I. \V . Ilani- 
iiioud ill the Revolutionary War Rolls of New Hampshire, lutro- 
(luction, pages ."51, ;52, "the people were counselling among them- 
.selves, calmly deliberating upon the exigencies of the times, and 
energetically preparing for the crisis which they felt must come. 

"The sentiment which pervaded the community is plainW shown 
liy the address of tlie convention of delegates, which convened at 
Exeter, January ■2'), 177.">. in which tliey counselled the people to 
maintain peace, harmony and union among themselves, to practise 
economy, to promote manufactiu'es, ax'oid lawsuits, improve them- 
selves in such military arts as would best fit them for real action in 
an engagement, and to imitate their forefathers by appealing to the 
Divine Being to esi)ouse tlieir righteous cause, secure their liberties, 
and fix them "on a firm and lasting basis.' 

''Companies were formed and drilled, and when, on the IKth day 
of April, 177."), the crisis came, the men of New Haiupshire drop))ed 
their implements of industry, seized whatever they could of imple- 
ments of warfare, and by companies, by tens, by fives and by twos 
hurried to the front. The same spirit pervaded the women, many 
of wiiom spent the nights of the IWth and "iuth in making clothes, 
baking bread, and moulding bullets for their husbands and sons, 
l»idding them good-bye at daylight with a (iod-speed on their tremu- 
lous lips, and, while the men went forth to repel the invading 
army, the women tilled the soil, spun the yarn, and wove the cloth 
that clothed the family. The number of men that went from this 
state [New Hampshire] to Cambridge at that time is unknown ; 
many were not organized into companies, some returned after being 
absent from one to two weeks, and many for eight months, forming 
the nucleus for the regiments of Stark and Reed, which did admir- 
able service at Bunker Hill." 

We now return to the minutes of the town. 

177."). .Ian. 17. Allowed Jaeoh Ahhot Ss. lor liis servic(>s at Km-k-p. 

( hose .Jacob .\bi)ot Deputy to si-nd to JOxeter on tlie 



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HISTORY OF WILTON. 



i\\ N. — ( ONIIM I. 



177."). . I, -I II. 17. -J.")'!' oT lliis iiisliiiil. .I;iim.ir.\ . U>\- llic rlmicr of di-lc- 

li'ntcs to rcprcsciil tin- I'lovincc in .iiKillicr < (PiUiiiciit- 
;.l ((.iiiiivss. 

Ill Ur' wamiiit tor a town iiiet'liug- to 1)0 held Feb. 27. 177.'), is 
the foUowiug article : 

'I'o sec it the low 11 will rditioii llic ( ;cn<'r;ii Coiirl ot llic I'lovitiee tor 
ii Kedress of ( JricvMiicc ncspcrtiiii;- tlic adtUtioii ot the Olliecrs" Vny in the 
Continental army this Present Year, and Cliosc a Comniiltee for that rur- 
posc. .inil do any and i-vcry other thinu.' tlicreoii as tlic Town Sliiill think 
I'roi.er. 

At tin- t(nvii iiieetiiig il was 

]-uh''l. lo rctilion lh<- (icncr.-il Conn ..t llic Colons Uiat 
ilicy i'clitiou the (icneral Con.u-ress Kcspccl ini: tin- 
additional I'ay of sonic ot Ihc Otiiccrs in the Conti- 
ncut.-il Army. 

The following i)etilioii. being dralted. \va^ read twiee: 

Totlir ilonorai.i.' Conneii and iion-cot If.'piv-.Milal i vcs lor the ( olo- 
ny ot Ni-u llamp<hirr ,ii Kxricr in ( Icneral Coiiil lo be A<<cml)icd on llic 
lirst Wednesday ol M.nvh next, the I'elition ot Die Tow ii ot Wilton llnm- 
hly Slicweth. Thai, w liereas I he ( onlinenlai Coniiivss ilionglit proi)er in 
tlieir Wisdom to (.lani an addilional Sum a< w.-iiics to -ome ot ihe ollieei's 
in the Conliuenlal aiiny. whirli we undei-si;in<l h;t- iioi h.ad the (iood 
I'lttei't which we snppose w,i> intended, hiil h.is ^ixcn fo'ui'ral Dissatis- 
taetion amon- tiic I'livale Soldiei<. and. anion- oilier Reasons. lia< heeii 
made n>c o| for ihe I »isconragemeiil ot Soldier^" Lisiini;- in lli.' ( ■oiiliiienl- 
:il arm.\ . .and wc<lotiht not the Keadine-- ol the Ijoiionralilc Coinineiilal 
Coiigrc- lo ivccde from Iheir Former \oic..or io i'rcv.'iil il^l.iking IMay.' 
another year, it lliey were once made Sen<iliic ol the Had CoiiseipK-nls by 

Said .\ddilioii;il j'.-iy: we. llicr.dore. your liumlilc I'e'ili 'is lleg leave 

lo Iteconinieiid il a- woilliy \<)nr Consideration, whellier il may not he 
Convcnienl tor liie ( iencial ( 'ouit of this Colony to Reipiesi and joyn :i 
CommilleiMif the (icneral Court of tin- \eig'hhorin<i' Colony, or Colonies, 
in I'elilioning llie Continent.al Congress on Ihal .Snhjci-l. or lo Propose 
Some Melhod \vherel)y the Prejudices ,ii;ainsi said ()ttic<'r< m;iy he re- 
moved. Scii<il)le ot our rnacipiaintedness with I'oliliek^. we presume nol 
lo Prescrihc lo ^ Oui- Honour^, hut. lo avoid Piolixiiy. which we imagine 
would lie \i'r\ I)i-a^re.ih!e lo you. we Suhmil it to ^'oiir wi<e Con^idera- 
lion. ;ind a- in l)ul> hound will <'Ver Pray. 

A I rue copy, .lacoh Ahhoi. Town Clerk. 

The al)ove w:i> voted, and it vv:is also voted that tin- seleelnien 
sign the afoii'said pidition in beiiaU' of the town. 



TOWN RECORDS. 85 

177."). Ain-ill. Allow.-.l .l.icdl) Al.hor lor liis -..Tvioc- .iiid cNpi-iix'-^ in 

i-('|ircs<'iiliiii;- lliis rnw n in ihc I'lox iiicinl ( 'oiii;r('s> 
£1 (Is. -111. 
Voted. I<> niisc .-i-^ niiniilc iiicii •!'> piiv.ilcs. iwn coin- 

iiiissioiicd otlii-crs. run <ci!j,ciils. twenty nine in .-ill. 
Vi>tf'(H; au\\:xv< A m.-nrli l..r.icli (.llicci- .iilil -njdicr. ;ill- 
.■!• Iii<'\ aiv .-nll.-d t,. ;in expcdit i-.n. till llicy linv 

VolrxL lu v\u)u<r \\\u av\v'j^A[v< Un- n (uunly Cnn-ivss. 
ClK.s.'.lnn.illi.in M .lit in .-I nil I'liilip I'litn.un. -.-liil .Iri- 
('g-:iti's. 

Voteil^ thr lullnwiiii;- insi nidions to br uixiMi -niil ilrli-- 
.ii-iitcs : 

1^' 'l'li:il tiic\ciir •••iiiv till' f.Misini;- or niinulc nif-n in 

sMiil county. 

l''I 'I'li.'i! thi-y proniotr thr prt it ioninii' iii< lOxcfJli-nry . 
.lolin Wi'ntwortli. I'lsip. oin- pii'srni ( ioxiTiiof. not 
to .ippoint ,iny .lii-tici'< in tlii-: Connty without thi- 
ilcsifc. Of .■Ipploh.-ilion. oT llic m.-ljor p.-lfl of thr peo- 
ple in file town where s.-iiil person re>iile>. 

Ai<o. toi.etilion hi- Kxeelleiiey lor M new rlerk i.r tile 
Trohate Conn in <:\u\ ( 'oniity. 

-iieli .IS till' siippiessinu' of riots or iiiohs. anil eii- 
ipiirinii' .'ill it the honils ot some ollieers in the Coiinly. 
.-.'!' 'I'o promote exeiy tliiii- iieees-aiy th.ll s|i,.||| he lor 
the heiietit .-iliil ail \ a lit .iiie ol the couiily. 

w \i;i;\Ni ii>i; a ti)\\\ mi.kiim;. 

Procinci' of I ijn .i T" A)iios FnUei\ (Jo>tMnhle for tin- tovm 

\ no Hampshire. ) ' ■ ■••■ ,,/ WiHon. (rre.etintj. 

Hy us the siiliscrihers. you are heiviix reipiireil fortliwith to warn all 
ihe tTci'holili-rs ami other inliahilant - ol tlie town o| Wilton, .iloresaiii. in 

\ our ilistrict. ipialilie.l hy l.-iw to vote in tow liiiu'. Ih.it they meet at 

the iiieetin-' jioiise in s.-ii.l town on \\e,liies,|,iy. tile tenth (l:iy ol .May 
next, al lour o-eloek ill the arieniooii. lo act on the lollow ill-- articles, vi/.. : 

1^' To ci se ,-1 mo.ler.itor to piv.iile ill .ai.l me.. tin.-. 

±1 \Viierea~ il .ippeai-. al this time, tlial oiir piihlic .all'airs are in so 

liislressino- a sinialion thai we.iie noi in ,i cap;icit\ to proc 1 in a l('<>-iil 

manner: to -ee ir t he tow n will \ote thai the vote- ami ivsolxes of Mils. 

.ami all other, n liii.u's in tlii< tow ii lor Ihe term o| .>iie ye.ir shall he hchl 

himlinii- I'"' Hi" Ici'iii of one ye.ir to iii<. inli.iliil.int s ol t hi-^ low n. .illhouii'li 
wanieil hy poslinii- at -ome piihlic house fur the term o| ten days heforc 
said meeiiui;'. 

;!"' 'I'o see il the low II will ci se one or m.n-e persons lo repieseiil thi- 

town in a proxincial ( oiiiiress in he held al Kxeter on ilie se\eiiteeiith d.ay 
of .May next, aureeahle to tiie direction received, which shall then he ex- 
hihiled. 



S6 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Iferpof fail nut. :iii<l iiiakc due rctuiii of this \v;irr;nit. witli your doings 
theroon. to us the siil)s( ril)(M<. .it the rime ami place above inoutioned. 
Uiveii iiit.l.T our haiiii- aiui <.m1 tlii-^ rwciity-foiii-tii day of April, A. D. 177-5. 

i'liilip Putiiuiii ) Selectiuen 
Ahicl Ahlmt j of Wilton. 

A like wan-jiiit was also isstied to Ricliard Whitiivg, and the town 
met agreeably to notice. 

177r>, May Id. < ■lios<- ificliard Taylor Modcnitor. 

Till' siToiiil artii-le i)as«!('il in tin- attiiiiiativi'. viz. : That 
the votes anil resolves ot this .•mil .all othei- town 
uieetiniis shall he held bindiny,-. as expressed in the 
second .-irticle of toieiioin<;- warrant. 

Voted, to send two persons to represent this town in a 
I'rovineial Conjj;ress, to be held at Kxeter the 17"' day 
of this ])resent June, the first session, and one tu rep- 
resent this town for six months in said ('ongress. 

("hose Jacob Abbot to represent this town in said Con- 
jiress for six montlis. 

Cho.^o Jonathan 31artin to .-ittenii said < 'onii-ress the first 
session. 

On the littli of April, ITT.'*, came the first dread shock of arms at 
J..exington ami Concord. It is not known, nor is it probable, that 
any Wilton men were engaged in those conflicts. Bnt the whole 
country was roused, as later, in the w^ar of the Rebellion, by the 
attack ou Fort Sumter. From that first blood patriotic ardor 
blazed with in tenser heat, and military preparations were carried 
ou with new zeal and devotion. The patriots were not daunted by 
any apprehensions of tiie formidable war into which they had 
plunged, but devoted themselves on the altar of their country witii- 
out misgiving or doubt. The issue proved, :ifter an eight years' 
terrible ex[)erieuce, that their faith and self-sacrifice were not in 
vain. 

We continue the war record of the town. 

177.'», May L'L'. .Mr. .Jonathan Martin and l.t. I.'ichanl Taylor wiMv 

i-hosen ile|ei;-jUes to a county ( 'on.<;-ress. 

Aui;-. 17. < lM>se Mr. .lon.ithan .Martin to reiiresent the town in a 

rrovinci.-il Conirress to be holden at Kxeter on ilie -J-i^' 
of tins month, 
(hose Jacol) .Vbboi. (apt. Abiel Abbot. Jon.it ban Knr- 
ton. Jtev. Jonathan l/iverniore and 1,1. IMiilip IMu- 
n.ani a committee to i-ive Mr. Martin his instruction. 

Oct. :}. .Mluvse.l £7 lis. ihi.l. lo several iMdividn.als lor i.ork for 

the soldiers. 



TOWN RECORDS. 87 

1775. Oi-r. •2:i. Allowed Is. :)|.l. lor t(>l):icco for soldiers. 

Allowed £1 ICs. -J-id. for ])oi-k for soldiers. 
Allowed £•_>:> for Ii-msportiiiii- 10 lllids. of sail from 

M:ul)l('lie:id. 
Allowed .loseph lioll t! 1 4s. for pcociinii-i- fraiisportu- 
liou of •_' ilhds. of Molasses from Marhleliead to Aii- 

Allowed il 17-^. 4(1. for transportiiiii- _» lllids. .Molasses 

fi-oiii Amiover. 
Voted, to raise £.")1 of law fid money lo i)a.v the first eosl 

of town stoek. 

KM .Mi:i!.Vri<)\ <>1 IMIAHI'IAXTS. 

Ill oliedieiiee to the I'roxiiicial Couiiress in New Hampshire, we. the 
sid»sfrihers. havi- nmnl)ered the souls of the iiihal)itaiits of the town of 
Wilton, which is as follows: 

.Males under IG years of a,ii-e 102 

Males from ](*. to .10 years not in 1 he army . . 102 

All males ahove .")(> years of aye .... 17 

Persons «;-one in I he army 2G 

All lemales . [iU 

Xeo-roes and slaves for life 2 

(i2H 

And fiirthei- w(Mia\e comjdied willi the ( oiijiress" recpusition eoncern- 
\u^ of the tire arms tit for use. and those wantinji-. and we find seventy 
two til f()r use. and foit\ seven i;uns wantiiiu-. — and forty pounds of ])ow- 
dei- in said tow ii. 

.M)iel Abbot ) S»deetmen 
riiilip I'm nam ) of Wilton. 
Wilton. Oct. 24. 177:.. 
Sworn to date. 

ACCOl N|- «»F IMiOVISlONS. 

To the llonnorable the Provincial Con.uress Settiiig at Exefer : (ieiitle- 
nieu. we your llund)ie I'd itioners llei;- leaxc to l're.s<'iit to youi- lloiinors 
an Account of I'lovissions i'rocnerd .ind Sent to ('ambri<i-e for the Sup- 
port of the ( ontinenlid .Vrmey. 

Which Account we I'ray may be allowed in .Money, or by an order on 
the Province Treasurer. The Account is £!( lis. 2d. Lawful Money, and. 
in allowing the above .\cconf. you will <)blii>'e your llmnble Petitioners. 

.\biei .\l.boI ) Seicctmen 
Philip Putnam \ <d Wilton. 
Wilton Octoi y 21"' 177:.. 

1'. S. For further Perticuiers Imiuiri' of our l)eii";ite. 



88 HISTORY OF WII.TOX. 

KXTUACJS FKOM TIIK TOWN 1{K( OltDS.— C< »XTIXrKl». 

177;"). .\n\. -21. ]'nti;l, i<i nlldw .Foii.-itliJiii Mailiii for liis sfrvircs to Aiii- 

licrst on iIk' (oiiiitv nIVnirs four riuii-s. niiil his cn- 

,M.„S..S ISS. ^1.1. 

Allowc.l i;ifli:ir(l 'I'nylor for liis service^ on Counly .if- 
\:\\v> .11 Anilicist with Mr. .M:irtin Ns. .-.-jd. 
Dec. l;!. .I.icol) AIiIm.I \\:is chosen lo rc]>r.'S('nl tliclown of Wil- 

ton. I.\ ndcboiduiiii. Mill' Sli|) iiiid Dnxhui-y School 
J';inn in Ihr rrovincinl ( 'on.iiivss to he hohlcn ;it Kx- 
clcr on llic L>1-' ihiy of \h-v. instant, 
ro^-r/.-ind nllowcl Mr. .losoph llolr. .Ionath:in Miirtin. 
Al.irl Abhor. Nath.in I'.allanl. .lolin P.nrti.n. Jr.. and 

.ruiK to l.ikc Wintn- Hill linos. 

At file l>:itll.' of liitiiker Hill. Jitiie 17. 177.'), New Ilaiupsliiri' 
troops coustituted :i siibstaiitial [)art of the forces engaged on the 
l)atriot side. There were two full regiments, Col. Stark's and Col. 
Keed's, from this state, and. .also, (jne whole company in Col. Pres- 
eott's regimi'iU. 

Small as was llu- niiinhci' of inh:il>it:mts in tlic toAvn at that time, 
only altoitt r>0(), Wilion (•(jntrilitiled at least ihirty-thrci' men in t'oin- 
different companies of Col. lveed"s reiiiment to the troops that 
fought on thai eventful day. 

Tiiis is tlie roll of honor: 

(,». M. is.iac Frye. Xatlianiel (Jre.di'. 

1st I.I. .I;nnes Urown. Archelaus K.-niiy. ^ 

2d I.I. Sanni.d I 'et ten-ill. .lohn (Jreele. 

Sei-o-i. William A. llau kin-. Isaac ]?rown. 

Sei-o-i. |.-|-;,iicis I'litnani. ' lsra«d Howe. ' 

(■orp. .lolin IJurlon. Henry l.ovejoy. 

Corp. lOhene/er Kinii-'nny. .lonafhan (Jray. 

As;i Lewis. .I.Meniiah Holt. 

N'athaniel llazeltin.'. .lonas Terry. 

•fonathan (ireide. N'nrss .s.-iwyer. 

lJani(d K.-nny. Henry .Stevens. 

Daniel Urown. Asa (.rant. 

'i'heodoiv Si.ven>. Jlart Bulch. 

Srephen lllaneh.ard. dr.. Sn^phen Hlanch.ird. 

Xath.in .M.hoi. Tiniorhy Darliiiii'. 

William Hales. KI.ene/er Carllo'n. 

Simeon Holt. 

A later account raist-s the inimliei of Wilton men who fought at 
iJiinker Hill to thirtv-eight. 




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IIESOLYF, OF CONGRESS. 89 

Of these meu Jonatlmn Gray and Asa Cram were inf>rtally 
wounded. 

Isaac Frye was (luartennastci' in Col. .lames Heed's reoiment. 
James Browu* was lieutenant, and William A. Hawkins and Fran- 
cis Putnam were sergeants in Cai)t. \\'illiam Walker's company : 
and John Buxton was corporal in Capt. Hcnjainin Mann's company ; 
all belonging to Heed's regiment. 

In case of losses, during battle, of arms, e(pupments or clothing, 
compensation was made by the State, either to the men, or. in case 
of their death, to their families. 

MiiJiAin <)i;oi:i;. 

Ciiiiii). Ortolicr ISM. 177.-,. Willi.nn Ifawkin-. wIk. (listiii-iiiislic.l liiiii<.-ir 
ill th.- l?attl<- at I'.mikci- Hill uu rlic i:"' of .luii.- last, to su|)])l.v the place .,1 
an Eiisi«iii in (apt. Hind"- conipaii.v in lien ol .Vl"''''*"h, proiiioti'il. 

.Tames n.'cd. ((.1. 
Israel Cilniaii. I.t. Col. 

(.>i;i>Ki; oi- iiii'. (;i:m;i;ai. Assi:.Aihi.v oi iiii; ci.'on in< i. oi m:\v iiaaii-- 

Sllllil.. 

Ill order to carry riie iiiiderw i itteii Itesolve ol tiie I loiioiahle ( oiitiiieiil- 
al Cono-ress into Kxeciitioii. you are i('(|iie<ted to de<ii-c all ^Slaies aliove 
Twenty one years of a.g'e (Lmiaticlcs. Idiots, and Ne<ii<>es excepted) to sjo'ii 
to the Declaration on this Paper: ami wiien so done to niaki' return liieie- 
ol'. tot>-ether witli tlie Xaiiie, or Xaines. (d all who lernse. or shall letuse. 
to sign the same, to the (Jeiieral Asseinhl.v or Coininittee ot Safety ot tliis 
Colony. 

Ain-il iL'. 177(;. M. NVeare. Cliainnan. 

i;i>oi.\ i; or (•«»m.i;i;». 

in Coiiiiiess. .Maich 1 I. 1771'.. 

itV.sy/m/. that it !».■ leconiinended to the several Asseinhlys and Coun- 
cils or Coimiiittees (d' Satel y id the I iiited Colonies imiiirdidtf'hj to cause 
all persons to lie (?/sar?)if(? within tlieir icspectixe ( (donies. who are voUi- 
/•(0((s/// disattected to the cause (d' America, or who refuse to associate to 
dcdend hy .\rins tli<- Tinted ((doilies aii-ainst the Hostile attempts ot the 
I'.ritish Fleets and Annie-. 

!':\tracl troni the Minute-. Ch.irie- 'I'lionipson, .Sec> . 

'I have ri-taiiu'd I.t. .JaiiK-s Browns n.Tiiu- as IjcloiiKing to Wilton lor tliese rea.soiis : 
Just before the llevolution tlie naiTK' of .huncs Brown i.< often found on the Wilton rec- 
ords, as he iii repeuteilly elected moderator and selectman, and in April, 177:;, a road was 
laid out to his prenu.'?es. In a note succeeding the pay-roll of ("apt. Walker's company Mr. 
Hammond says, " Capt. Walker an^ I. ieuts. Brown and IJohey were of Dimstahle. " l!ut 
it will he seen tliat, on the same pay-roll, I.ieut. ISrown is credited with si.\ty miles' travel. 
us are the otiicr men from Wilton. — |S. rutiiani. 



90 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

A(TK)\ OK THK TOWN OK WII.TOX OX TIIK AHOVK ItKSOl.VK OK (((N- 
i:i;ks>. 

Ill f(msi'(|iiciicc or the .-ilx.vc Itesoliitioii ot the lloiioialili- (■iiiiliii<Mit:il 
« Oiiil-rcss. iiiiil ro slicw our (Iclcniiiujition in Joiiiiuii' <>"ii- Aiiii'rii-aii Hivth- 
rcii ill Dcfeiitlinj? tlic l.ivi's. I.ilicrrifs .iiid I'roiicitics of the liilial)it!inrs of 
tilt' I'liitod Colonics. Wf. tin' siiltscrilM-is. do licivliy solemnly enji'agc and 
promise that we will, to the iilim>si of our itowcr. at the risque of our 
lives and fortunes, with arms oppose tlii' Hostile i'roceeiliniis of tlie Brit- 
ish Fleets and Armies a,<raiiisl the I'uiti'd American ( 'olonies. 

This was signed b}' 128 persons. 

iM'.ri i;n ok iiik >Ki.K(rMKN OK rin: town. 

In obedience to the within l{es(dve (d the Committ f Safety for the 

Colony of New Hampshire, we. tlie snliscrihers. have desired all .Males 
above twenty one years of aije. that are inliabitaiits of tlie town of Wilton, 
to sign to the above Declaration, anil but two have refused or iiei>-leeted 
to sign. viz.. (apt. Kphraim Biitleitield and Archeiaiis I'ul nam. wliose 
names we herel)y reliini to the (Jeneral Court or (ommiltec of Safety for 
the aforesaid Colony in obedience to written Directions. 

Ifiehard 'I'ayior ) Selectmen 
.Tac(»b Adaiiis | of WiUoii. 
Wilton. .June y^' ;{''. 177(;. 

It slioiild be said, however, thtit Arclielans I'litnaiii was sulise- 
(piently found serving in the patriot army. 

On the l!)th of May, 177o, the Provincial Congress of New Hamii- 
shire appointed a Comniittee of Safety, consisting of the following 
persons: Hon. Mattliew 'J'horntou, Josiaii Bartlett, Ksti., Capt. 
William Whipple. Nathaniel Folsoin, Es(|., and Kbenc/.er 'I'homp- 
son. Esq. To tliein others were afterwards added. 

The following e.xtraets are taken from the records of the above- 
named eommittee. as given in the Collections of the New Hamp- 
shire Historical Society, ^'ol. 7 : 

irrc Oct.L>-.>'i Settled with Mr. .Vbiei Abb..i tor Mustering and Pay- 

ing two ( ompaiiies. Cajit. Read's and ("apt. I'nt- 
iiam's. in Co\. |{altiwiii"s Keginieiit for New ^'ork. 
'I'he Hal., ts t»s. sd.. line to tin- Stale, and for which 
he produced a Ifect. fionilh.' h'ec' (;.'iri. NallTl (Gi- 
llian. ]-]<)\. 

1777. Jaiiy. i!S>" (;;,ve M;,). Abiel Abbot orders to Must.-r tii.' loiiowing 
Conip;niies. \"i/.: ( ,ipt. ^^■iHialll Scotf< of Pcti-ibor- 
ough. i\: Capt. Willi.ini Scott"- (d (ani.jcn. and Capt. 
Saml. JMcMlgelfs. 
( )rdered the Itet-eiver (JeiiTto Let .John Went w oil b. .1 r.. 
liave out of the 'I'li-asurv i"4(MMt in Trcisiirei's Note-. 



RECORDS OF COMMITTEE OF SAFETY. 91 

1777. Jany. 2S"^ and Seventy-tivc Pounds in otlicr Bills, whicli ht> is to 

deliver to tlie tollowina; :Mnstei- Masters: To MaJ. 
.lonat'' Child, one thousand Tounds in Notes t<: Twen- 
ty-five Pounds in Bills: To Thomas Spaihawk. Fit- 
teen hundred Pounds in Xoten and Twenty Pounds 
in Bills ; To Abiel Abbot, Thirty Pounds in Bills and 
Fifteen Hundred Pounds in Notes, to Enable thein to 
pay Bounties and ^Fileage to Soldiers, aeeordina,' to 
rnstruetlons. 

1777. Febo 2(j"' (Jave orders to Maj. Abiel Abbot of \\'ilt(>ii to Muster 
what men Lieut. NVhitteniore shall Knlist tor (apt. 
Carr's Company. 
Isaac Frye apj)ointed a Captain in ( ol" Scannnel's 
Itegt.. instead of ('apt. Scott, who declines. 
March -t"' (iave Ca])t: Isaac Frye orders to raise a Company in 
Col" Scanmiel's Kegt. 
Ordered the Rec'' Gen'l to let (apt. Jsaac Frye liav.- 
out of the Treasury £300 to pay Continental Houn- 
ties to men he Enli.sts, for which he is to account. 
April IS"' Wrote to Capt. Abiel Abl)ot to muster the comjtany (d' 

Cai)t. Cloyse of Fitzwilliam. 
April 28"' Ordered Maj. Abbot, of AVilton. to Muster any men be- 
longing to Mollis wiio are. or shall. Enlist in Capt. 
John House's or Capt. .Michael ;>[cClary's Compa- 
nies, and to transmit their names to the Muster Pias- 
ters of tliose Companies. 
July ].")"' Directed Capt. fsaac Frye. or. in his aiiscnce. Eieiit. 
Joseph liuntoon. to repair to Xo. 4, and there collect 
and send forward to their Itegts. all Soldiers who 
have left the Army.* 
Aug. 2(i"' \Vrote to ^iaj. Abbot ot Wilton, one ot the Muster Mas- 
ters for the Continental Troops^ directing him. where 
any delinipient Towns j)rocured their men. to coni- 
pleat their (Quotas of the Continental Troops, to pay 
theju tlie Continental Boiuity in addition to what he 
payed otliers, and to take eidistmeiits and transmit 
them to the Kespective Ofticeis. 

177S. April I'" Ordered the J{. (i. to i)ay James Cnderwood. .bnry 

Page and Abiel Abbot, Esqs.. a Connnittee appointed 
to receive votes for Councillors for two years last 
past, their account for said Business, amountinii' to 
£9 12s. Od. 

1781. Feb'v '.)'>' Ordered the Treas" to pay Cai»t. Isaac I'rye 'l'liiit\ 
P<»unds in Bills of new Emission, and encUirsc i In- 
same on liis first note for Depreciation. £30. 



I.it'Ut. iruiitooii was ullowol pay for the service.— [S. Vuti 



92 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

IfKCORDS or CDMMITTEK OK SAKKTY.— CONTIM Kl>. 

17S2. April IJ'i' Ordi'icd tlic 'I'rcas'- to pay <'ai)f. Isaac Five Scvt-iity- 
-ix Pounds Ten Shilliujis and endorse ilie <anie on 
liis first Note for i)ei)i-eeiation. £7(; Ids. 
17s-_>. Maieii 1' Ordered rlie I'.oard ot war lo deliver lo < apl. Isaat' 
l'"r\e liis allowance tnr a nionlli"s pa\ in New I'.n.u- 
land 1,'nni. 
April .")'!' Appoinled (apt. Isaac Frye Muster Master at AinlnTst. 

Nov. IS'i' Ordered tlie 'i'reasMo jiay. Iiy l>isconnt. out n\ the tax- 
tor rlie cm-rent Near. In the tolliiw ini;- I'ersons. \\/.: 

L V. ,1. 

rn.lonatlian Martin . . V.) C, (I 

At)i<d Al)hut ,. . . L> 10 :i 

.leremiali Ahliol . . ] :t 2 

'V\w t'ollowino' passuge is taken from llaininoiKrs IJevohitionai y 
War Ivolls of Xew Hampshire, page 210 : 

On the :!(»"' otXcveml).'!-. i::.-). (;.Mi..Inlin Sidlivan [ot Xew llaini)shirc]. 

whnwasinc niand ot tin- troops on WirUer I lill. near l'.o<t..u. wrot<. a 

l<-lterluthe New 1 1 aui p<hi re (< )nnnil I ee < d Sa tet > . trom w liich is extract- 
ed ihe t(.l lowing': •• 1 have l.y cunnnand n[ (.eneral \\ashin.i;ton to inform 
you tiiat Ihe ( onnecticut lorci-s ( | )(.;,f ii> ilic entreaties of their own a- W(dl 
as all other ofiicers. and reo-.-ndless nf the contempt with wliii-h their own 
H'ovcrimn'nt threatens to treat them on their return) have ahsohittdy re- 
fused to tarry till tin- first day of .laniiary. hut will (piit the lines on the 
(!<'' <d' I)ecend)er. 'i'hey have deceiv(>d us \- llu-ir officers hy im'tendinji- 
tliero would he nodiniculty with them till they have .si(.t so near the tdose- 
of their term : and now . to their eternal infamy, demand a hounty to in- 
duce them to lariy onl> the three wcek^. This is •^nch an insult to every 
American that we are determined lo i-elea<e iheni at the expiration (d' 
their teriti at all hazards. ^V: find onrs(dves trt)li<>-ed iinmediat(dy to suppVy 
their places with Trooj.s from New llampsiiire iV: Massachusetts IJay." 

'I"he numlier a<ked for from New Jlamiisldre wa< thirty-one com])anies. 

of sixty-four n each, imdudin- ollicers. ,ind lliey were lo <erve until 

.laimary 1.'). I 77ii. if re<|uiieil. 'Die Connnitt )f SahM\ met I >.'c. •_». an.l 

,iia\c order- for enlisi ino- i li,- men : and the l,usines< wa- pro-ecuted with 
the usual impulsive .ind patriotic vi-or -d the New ilamp-hiiv men (d 
that tiiiH-. Tlie thirty-one compaide- were raised ami forwanled in due 
time, and were highly compliment<'il hy (ieneral W'ashiuiilon. In a li't- 
ler to the Commitl. f Sah-Iy. dated Dec. s. 177."). (.<-neral Sullivan s;,ys: 

••(Jeneral Washiii.ulon and all the other ot1i»'-ers are extrem(d.\- pleased 
iM: hestow the hi-iln'st encomiums on you and your troops, freely ac- 
kiiowledjiiuii- tl,:it N.-w Hampshire Forces for hrav<'ry and resolution far 
surpass the other Colonie.. A that no I'rovince discovers s,, m,ich zeal in 
the eon .n cause." 

■fhere ,nv no rolls of the~e c panii- in the Stale House, and th i- 



I 







i»3 


of lllC S( 

11 Hunili; 


■coiid cni: 
nil. w lio 1 


iil-Miiy. 
iii;nlc .-i 


islihc. 







BURTON S 1)1 A KY 

iter li;i< 1 II ;ihl.' in liml l)ul on.' clscwliciv. ll 

wliicli will full.nv ((.1. Muniliain-s ivluni.* 

Tlic troops wt-n- mustcn'tl by Colonel Jomi 
icltini to til.' Coimnitrcc of SiitVty of N<'\v Il.i 

111 till,' Ai)i)endix to the KevoliiliuiKuy War KolKs ot" Nt-w Ilaiiii)- 
sliire are published diaries written by Lieut. Jonathan IJiirton of 
AViltou. He gives " A List of Capt. Taylors Company of Melitia, 
Which marched from Amherst. Dec. -S, 177;'), to Joyn The Con- 
tinental Ami}' on Winter Hill." In that list we tind the following 
names of men from Wilton : 

Lu'Ut. Nathan Kiilliinl. Alnaliain I'.iiilon. i-iticld lloll. 

SiTu'. -Tona. Umtoii. Kticnczcr CliaiMllcr. Amos Holt. 

Coil), .lacol) AilaMi<. Khciiczrr ( ram. Xathanicl ilasclliiir. 

William .Miliol. .loscpli Ciain. Samuel I. ovejoy. 

William .Vhhot. .Iiiii.. John ])al<-. Caleb Putnaui. 

Ceoi-il-e IJlaiicliaid. Kiiocli I'^nllcr. llenj. Steele. 

I'.eiij. r.laiiehani. riiiM.lliy ( Jray. Arclieiaii-^ Wiikins. 

Abraham Hutleitield. 

Ill l)iirton"s Diary we also liud the roll ol' ('apt. William Harron's 
company in Col. Isaac ^\'ylnan's regiment, raised for the Canada 
campaign in 1 77fl. 

The following are the AN'ilton men: 

Lieut, .[onatliaii lliirtoii. I'eter liovey. 

.Sero-. Nalliaiiiel llaseltiiie. Israel In-alls. 

Serji". Kiehard Whitney. Arehelaiis Keiiney. 

Corp. .losiah I'aiker. Al>ijah I'erry. 

Kpliraim IJaker. William i'aikhnrsi. 

.Vbraliam IJiirton. Caleb riitnam. 

Charles I'.iitterliehi. Asa Peine 

William JJntteitielil. Arehelaiis Putnam. 

Phineas Farriui^ron. Hemy Stevens. 

Jonatlian (Jreele. Theodore Stevens. 

The following jiassage is taken I'loni l»e\()hitionary War IJolls. 

page ;;():; : 

In oh.Mlieiiee tn I lir 1 1 (MUM .ia bje tile Provincial Con-ivws of lb,. Colony 
uf Nrw llampsliire. lioMeii al K\<.ler !)(■<•. -27. 177:). 

\\<' have tak<'n an Areoiinl of ib.. Xnmbcr ol Ibe SoLKkts <.f oiiiTowii. 
who served in the summer pa-l in Ibe Cniniiienlal Ariii\. anil are enlisted 
1 here loi- 111., year eomiiii;-. Aiidlbeici< in Amos Kidler-s Collection, the 
number of Soldi.-rs Six. 'i'lic Mini »\ llieir l.'al,- | taxes] is Lleven Sliil- 
lin<;s. Pour PeiH-e ami Two Kailbiiiu>: and in Picbaid Wbit iiey's Colle,- 

C'cil. I'liiniliain's ri'turii gives the iiaiiifs imly "l' Ilic coniiiiissiuncd oIliriTs. — ( S. I'liliiimi. 



94 HISTORY OF AVILTON. 

tioi), the iiumltorof Soldiers Five tlic sum ot (inii- ifatcs is Nine Shillings, 

Five Vvm-c and tlnco Fartliiuiis. 

Philip Piitnani ) Selertnien 
Xathan liallanl j of Wilton. 
Wilton March .V 4"'. 1770. 

The tollowing Pci-sons' names arc luclndcd al)ov('. and the sum of their 
Poll Tax is one Shilling, Ten Penee and Three; Farthings : Fram-is Pnt- 
imni, Nathaniel Heseltine, Eljcn"" r'arleton, John Varnnni, Jeremiah Holt. 
Kbenez'' Kingsl)nrv, Christopher ^Martin. .Jonas Peny. Daniel Brown, 
Israel Howe, Xurse Sawj^er. 

AVilton March y^' 4, 177(1. 

Then the within named Philip Pntnam and Nathan Ballard, Personally 
Appearing, made oath that the within is a True Just and Impartial Acc't, 
aceording to the liest of their ^Nfemory and Judgment. 

Oath administeicd l>y 

.laeoh Abbot. Town ('h'rk. 

Fuller and Whitney wei'e f(.lleetors of taxes. 

'I'liis relui-n was made to obtain an aViatemenl of the taxes against said 
men. 

(Ol.ONKL NAlll M I!.\L1)WIN's KIXUMKNT. 

This regiiueut was raised in September, 1776, for the purpose of 
reenforcing the army in New York, the terms of enlistment " be- 
ing one Months Advance wages to the Officers, A Bounty of Six 
pounds to each non-Commissioned Officer and private, 1 penny pr 
Mile Travel, and one penny in Lieu of Baggage waggon." The 
regiment was in the battle at AVhite Plains Oct. 28, 177(5, and was 
dismissed early in December of the same year. In the Revolution- 
ary War Rolls, page 416, is given the roll of Captain Philip Put- 
nam's company, wliicli had been recruited from the Sixth regiment 
of militia. It contains the following names of AVilton men : 

Philip Putnam, eaptain, I'homas Town. Kbenezer Carlton. Abner 
Stiles, Isaac Peabody. Jnn., Thomas Russell. John Dale. K/ra Johnson, 
Jacob Hlancliard. ,Iohn ( ram. .lun,. I'.enjamin Parker. Simeon Holt. Joseph 
Cram. 

<'Oi,(»m;i. DAvih (ill, man's i;K<;nii;NT. 177(i. 

< /;er„l,iti„n<iri/ UV/r /?„//.s-, /,. 4.V.;.; 

In answer to a rei|uisiiion Irom (.eneral Wa,»hingl..n. the Legislature 
[of New Hampshire] on the fourth day of December. 177(5, -Voted. 
That five hundred men lie Draughted from the several Regiments in this 
State as soon as possible, and ..iticered and sent to New York." On the 



COLONKL GILMAN's KKGIMENT. 95 

day lollowiiiji'. tlir l-c<;isl;il iiic Mpixdiilcd Ilic licld olliccrs as iiivcii Ix'low . 
'I'hf cause of tliis call was. ilial the Icriiis of sci-vicf of the troops in n-ar- 
lisoii at Fori (Jooiiic and 'riroiidtMojiii would ('xi)ii(' on the lust day of 
Dect'inlMM-. and if their places were not tilled those posts would fiill into 
the liands of (Jeiieral Sir (iuy < arletoii. 

I ii;i.i> AM> >IAII-. 

Colonel. David (iiinian. i'l-nihroke : 1,1. ((d.. ■|'hoinas IJaillelt. \oMiii>;-- 
hani: Major. I'eler Coltin. Kxcler: Snri;con. .losej)!! llarnes. Litchti(dd : 
Adjutant. — 'riiniber : (,>uarterniasler. Samuel Brooks. Jr.. Kxeter. 

In C'ai)t. Williiuu Walker's compauy, of this regiineut, were the 
following from Wilton : Ebenezer Perry, Lieut., Jacob Adams and 
.Jonathan Hartshorn. .Jacol) Adams was, that yimv, one of the 
selectmen of Wilton. 

The following" note by Mr. Hammond is taken from the Revolii- 
tiouMiy Wai- Rolls, page -bso : 

I'he ].rece(lin>i' roUs show llial the State oi \ew Ilaiupshiic i>eiforined 
her share of the work of 1 77(! in full, as she hail tlie year before, respond- 
ing al»ly and patriotii-aily to e\cry call made upon hei- for men. In sev- 
eral instances her troops remained in the sei-vice beyond their terms of 
enlistment, notwitlistandiug tliey were of necessity scantily fed and 
clotlied. and poorly provided witli protection aijainst tlie iiu-lemeney of 
the weather. Tn no instance, when tlie exigency of the occasion seemed 
to reipiire their services beyond their teiins of enlistment, were they aj)- 
pealed to in vain. The slate had tiiree regiments in the regular or conti- 
nental army under ( ;enei-al Wasliington. vi/. : Siaik's. I'oor's and Heed's: 
a regiment in the Canada service under Col. 'IMmoihy Hed(d ; Col. Pierse 
Long's regiment, wliich was stationed foi- the defence of I'iscataqna har- 
bor until it man-lied to reeiiforce the garrison at 'I'icoiideroga in Februa- 
ry, 1777; and in addition it furnished five regiments of militia as reiin- 
forcements. viz.. Wyman's and AVingate's in .Inly and August. 'Irish's and 
Baldwirfs in Sei)teinber, and tiilman's in Decemlier. 

New l£am])shire trooiis i)articii»ated in the battles at Trenton and 
Princeton, and honored tliemselves and the state by their bravery and 
good conduct. At Trenton the regiment under Stark led one of the at- 
tacking colunms which was commanded by General Sullivan. 

Colonel James Eeed, of Fit/william. commander of the Third \ew 
Hampshire regiment in tlie continental service, became blind as a result of 
severe sickness, contracted while in the line of duty at Fori (Jeorge. about 
the first of September. 177(i. and was conseijuently obliged to retire from 
active service, lie had been a brave and etticieiit otiieer. and the loss of 
his sight was a severe one to him and IIk- cause. The continental con- 
gress elected him to be a i)rigadier-general. .Vugust !), 177f!. and on the 
same day elected John Sullivan to be a major-general. 



96 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

KXTIJACTS IKUAI WAl! l.M . I. !>.—(< ».NTIN L KI>. 

The following note by Mr. Ilaiinnond, and the accompanying 
characteristic letter of General Sullivan, are taken from the Revolu- 
tionary W;ir Kolls. \). ,')-2-2 : 

Colonel David (iihuiUi's rcjiiiuciit w.is cnlisicd in Dec-euibcr. 177(>. and 
roniainod in the service Ix-yond the lime for which the men were engaged. 
:it the earnest re«juest of (Jenenil Sullivan. It ]):irtioii»ated in the battles 
of 'J'renton and Trinc<'ton. and did eveeilent seivice in l)Ot||. At the bat- 
tle on the :i(i"' of DecenilM-r. wbicli n-suHcd in the capture of the Hessians 
at Trenton. New .b-iscx . ibi< n'^iuieut was .a poitioii of the right division, 
whidi was uuilei- the couiuiMiid of ^lajor-to'ucral .lohu Sullivan. 'I'he 
coHilucI of the \c\\ liani|)<birc and other N'ew Kugland troo]>s ou tliat 
occasion, and at rrinccion on .January.'!. 1777. is set lorth \u the follow- 
ing extract of a letter from (omkm-.iI Sidliv.in to ifon. Mesliech W'eare. 
dated Chatliain, February l.!. 1777: 

•■ I liave been so full of Uusiness that i could not lind lime to write ; 
but still I lia\c a more weighty i-eason. which is. 'I'hat 1 cannot give an 
account of a Aiclory or defeat wln-re I was an actoi' without saying sonie- 
Vhing foi' or againsi my<eif: and I haxca great axcrsion to w riling against 
myself, and to write in taxor would be evidence of a very suspicious kind, 
indeed, 1 always bad an aversion to lighting ui»on i)aper: for I have never 
yet founil a man well versed in that kind of tighting. that Avt)uld practise 
any olber. I'erhaps yon ma\ want to know how your men (the Yankees) 
light : I tell youexce.'ding well when they bave proper olticers. I liave 
been much jileased to see a day ajiproacliing to try the dilVerence between 
^'ankee cowardice and southern valor. The day ba< or r.ithei- llie days 
liave arrived, and all th.' <;eneral Otticers allowed and do allow liial tiie 
^■aid<ee<- cowardice assumes th<' sbape of true valor in the field: and the 
Southern vajoi- appi'ar- to be a composition of boasting and conceit, 
(o-neral Wasbington made no seiuple to say puliliel\. the remains ofAhe 
Kastern Kegiment- were ibe strength of his arm.\. tbougli tlien their num- 
bers were, com[)aratively sp<'aking. but small : he calls them in front when 
the Enemy are lliere : lie sends them to the rear wlien the Knemy threat- 
ens that way ; all tlie general othcers allow them to be Hie lie.st of Troops. 
The Soutliern otticers and soldiers allow it in times ui danger, but not at 
all other times. Believe me. Sir. the ^ ankees took Tn-nton Ix'fore the oilier 
Troops knew anything of tbe matter more than that theie was an <'ngage- 
ment. and wlial will still <urpri-e you mor.'. lb.> lin.' that attacked the 
Town consisted of eight bumlred ^ aiikees and there w;is ICdd Hessians 
lo oi»p(.se ihem. Al I'rinceion. when the 17"' IJegimeni bad thrown 
.•{.•)(tn southern militia into ijie utmost confusion, a h'egiment of Yankees 
restored the day. I'lii^ (;eiierai MitUiu coulVssed to me: tliougli tiie IMiil- 
ad<'lpbi:i papers i..il u> a dilferent story. It se.-ms lo have been ((uite for- 
got, that wbil.' the 1 7'!' ifegiment wa> engaging those 'I'roops that (!00 
\ aiikees had Ibe Tow ii to take against the 40"' and .">.")"' Jfegiments, which 



REORGANIZATION OF RKGOIENTS. 1)7 

Ilicv (lid without loss owing to tlio inannor of attack: Iml cimimli of llii>: 
I (loi)"t wisli to rcflcrt ; but beg loavo to assure you that New s[)a|>('rs and 
(•V(Mi Lcltcrs don't always speak the truth, '^'ou may venture to assure 
yoin- friends ihal no men light better or write wors<' than tli(^ Vankecs, of 
whieh this Letter will be good evidenee. 

••Dear Sir. T am. with nuieh esteem, vour most obed' servant. 



.Tn" Sullivan. 



Mesheeh Weare. E.> 



In 1777 the threo coutiiieutnl regiiiionts from New Haiiii)shiro 
were reorganized, as Mr. Ilamnioud explaius in the following note 
taken from Revolutionary War Rolls, page 5.")! : 

Early in the year 1777 the Legi^slature and Committee of Safety of this 
state took etteetual means to reeruit and reorganize the three continental 
ri'giment<. (Orders for the enlistment of men were sent to oltieers in ser- 
vice in the regiments, and to the colonels of the several militia regiments 
in tlie state. Stark resigned the connnand of the First regiment ; Poor of 
tlie Seccuid and Reed of the 'I'hiid were promott^d to be brigadier-gener- 
als: and many changes were made in the line otHcers in eonse(|uence of 
resignations, deatiis. sickness, ifec, although most of those wlio were in 
health remained in the lield, and a laige portion of the men reoulisted tor 
three years, or during the war. As reorganized in April, Stark's old reg- 
iment retained its rank as the First New Hampshire Jfegiment. Reed's be- 
came tlie Second, and INjor's the Third, coniuianded respectively by 
•losepli Cilley of Xottingham. Nathan Hale of liindge. and Alexander 
Scanmiell of Durham. 

In order to fill up the three coiitineutal regiments it was necessa- 
ry to raise, from the militia regiments of the state, three battalions 
of 2U()4 privates. The eighth regiment of militia, " Moses Nichols, 
Ksq., Colonel," comprised those of military age in the toAvns of 
Amherst, " Nottingham west," Mollis, Litchfield, Dunstable, Mer- 
rimac, Wilton, Raby and Mason. In March, 1777, there were in 
these towns 1252 men from sixteen to fifty j'ears of age ; 12S()r 
them belonging to Wilton. The whole regiment was require<l to 
furnish l.")."» men. These were enlisted from Wilton : 

Wm. Adrin Hawkins. Kl)enezer Carlton. .losepli Lewis. .Jacob Hianchanl. 
Christoi)her Martin. I'nah liallard. Amos lloll. William Pel tengill, Joseph 
<;ray, William Kurton. Nelietniab Holt. .Injni INFoss. Nathaniel Xeedham. 

In the roster of the oflicers of Colonel SoanmieH's regimciil, 
under date of April, 1777, we find these names : 

Isaac Frye. of Wilton, (aplain. dale of connuission, Nov. 7. I77<!. 
William Hawkins, of Willon, Lieut., dale of I'onnnission. Nov. 7. 177(;. 



98 HISTOHY OF WILTON. 

Names of men from Wilton found in muster roll of (apt. Isaac 
Frye's company. Col. Scammell's regiment : 

Kl.eiic/cr Cnrlloii. .loscj.!! (Jniy. .Iiicoli Ul,iiich:ii(l. .Foscpli l^cwis, 
rriah |{:ill:ini. Nclicmiiili ilolt. Ames 1 1. .It. .Imi.. ^Villiillll I'ctteii^il!. 
Christ oi)lu"r Martin. William I'.inK.ii. .Iclin M..ss. IcIkiIkmI IN-iry. David 
llascltiiic. Iluiiiplircy Cram. 

The tore iiiciitioiK'd iiaiiies ciiiiaf-e for three years or (hnluj^ the war. 
Abiel Al)1)ot. Muster t<: I'av Master. 

Dec. 17'". 1777. 

The state bounty Avas £2li, and the compensation for travel, 2d. 
per mile. 

AVe now give a partial list of Revolutionary soldiers from Wil- 
ton, followed by specilications of the services they rendered, either 
personally or by substitute : 

Abbot William. Dah'.Iii". Mor<;aii Jonathan. 

IJallard Criali. Fletcher Charh's. rutuam Pliilii). 

Umtou .Ion". Fletdier Oliver. I'utnam .Facol). 

Bavle William. ( Jreele .Jon*. Putnam BenJ". 

Blandiard .loshiia. Ilolden James. Perry Abijali, 

Jilaiichard BenJ«. Ilutehinson Samuel. Perry Eben. 

Bixby Jacob. Holt Amos. Perry Jonas, 

liixby I^ewis. Holt Sol". Perry Eben. -I un., 

Buttertield Joseph. Molt Nehemiali. Parker .losiah. 

Bridges Jolm. IFolt Jeremiah. Itussell Isaac. 

IJlandiard tieo.. Holt Enoch. *l{ayes or Poyce Simon. 

Buttertield Stephen. Iloh Oliver. Smith Ifiah. 

Burton William. I[a/.eltine Natliaii. Stiles Ai>nei. 

Cram Eben'. Ilazeltine David. I'own Thomas. 

Cram.Iolm. llow Israel. ' Wilkins If iah. 

Cram Humphrey. Hutchinson (^eo.. Wilkins Archelaus. 

Cram Zebulon. .lohnson Kben. Wilkins Arclielaus. ,Iuii.. 

Carlton Klien. K<'yes Silas, Wliitney Oliver. 
Dale Timothy. 

The foregoing list is thus indorsed : 

The names in this list may i>e loiind in the amiexed Sheet: bciiifT a 
M<Mn' of certain services performed in New I!ampshii-e+ and made by 
.lon^' HniK.n of Wilton. \. H.. Hillsboro, Co. 



*I liiivp no ilonl>t lliHt iiiiiiK' siiDiiltl lie K<'\cs Siiiioii ; a iimn of that nimu' wa.x livinp, 
ten years or more Itcforc llie U.volulion, on tlic farm now owned by Mr. (ieorjie rarklnir.<t. 
In 17-r. lie was one ol tlii. sejertni. n. and diedjii ISO,'.— |S. I'ninani. 

tThis seems to lie a inustatie; iji.- ;imiexed list >li(.w> llie >er\ i.e> «en- all performed In 
other state.s, except two sliorl l.-nns, one of six w.'eks and oiie of one nionlli, performed 
at rortsmontli.— |S. rntnam. 



TEUINIS or SERVICE. 99 

The following is a copy of the annexed sheet referred to : 

WilUioii Abbot, Jun. Two months at Whiter Hill in tlie year 177*), one 
month at Saratoga in 1777. three weeks at IJhode Island in 1780. Person- 
al service. 

Solomon Holt, one yvm \\i l\\t' Canada v(iya,i;o by Xehemiah Holt, live 
montlis in the tliree years" service, for which he paid £4 ;js. 4d. 

*Simon Rayes {Keyesf), nine months by Amos Holt, Jun., in the three 
years' voiire, for wliieh lie paid £7 10s. By Peter Putnam, one month in 
the year 1780, at West Point, for which he paid £2 8s. the old way.f 

Ensign Abner Stiles, three months' personal service at Xew Yoik in (he 
year 1770. By I'riali Ballard. .Tun., six months in tlic three years" service, 
for which he paid £."). 

Jacob Putnam, five months by .lonathan (Jreele in the :i:'l'ie voig'e. in the 
year 1770. tor which he paiil £0. By Ebene/er Carlton, ()ne-ei<i;htli of a 
turn during the war, for which he paid £3 Lis. 

Jouathau Burton, two months at Winter Hill in the yeai- 177."), five 
months at the JTie in 1776, three months at Rhode Island in the year 
1780, Personal. By Ebenezer Cai-lton, one-fourth of a turn during the 
war, for which he paid £7 10s. 

Jeremiah Holt, one month personal at Saiatoga in the year 1777. By 
liis son Jeremiah, eight months at Winter Hill in the year 1775, eleven 
months in the Canada voyage in 1770. By his son Enoch, six Aveeks at 
Portsinoutli in the year 1771). 

Capt. Philip Putnam, three months at New ^'ork in the year 1770, one 
month at Saratoga in the year 1777, Personal. By Ebene/er Carlton, one- 
fourth of a turn during the war, for wliich lie i»aid £7 10s. By Ebenezer 
Coston, one year at Boston and IJoxbury in 1770, for which lie paid £2 8s. 

fVilliam ^Bayle, Jun.. two months at Bennington in the year 1777, Per- 
sonal. 

Uriah Smith, five months in the Tie voyage, in 1770, tiy Caleb I'utnam. 
for which he paid £0. By Silas Keyes. two months at Rennington in the 
year 1777, for which he paid 20 dollars. 

Joshua Blanchard, twelve months by llumphri-y <'ram in the three 
years* service, for wliich he paid £12. Three weeks" i)ersonal service in 
IJhode Island in the year 1780. 

Benjamin Blanchard, two montlis" personal seivice at Winter Hill in tlie 
year 177."). By David Hazeltine. six months in the three years" service, 
for which he paitl £.■"). 

Charles Fletcher. o\<j!;ht\nonth>i at Winter Hill in 177r>; ten month< in 
1770 at Xew ^'f)rk. Personal; said service don(! in other Stales. 



*Slioiild be Simon Keyi-s. 

t"'l'li(* old way," I ;im uiialile to fxplaiii. — |.S. I'litiiaui. 

t'ricorulfrojfii. 

§That 11111110 is spell in viirioii.-; wiiys in tlic cai-ly reconls of Willou, liut for iitaiiy yciirj 
it lias bet'ii sjn-lt l$al«'s.— | {?. I'liliiaiu. 



LofC. 



100 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

NA.MKS OK K'KVOl.lTIONAWV SOl.UlKliS.— <<INTIM KD. 

Oliver Fletcher, two luoiiths :it I )(H'cli('s|.'r in 177.*). Pcrsoiiiil scrvUv. 
said st'ivii't' doiit- in the othor States. 

Jacob Dixby. tlin-c iiKniths* itcrsonal scrvici' at Huston, foity days at 
Stilhvatci-: paid ISA dollars for one niontli and "is. ;Jd. at Tie in thi' year 
177G; paid 2() dollars and 4s. towards tlic hire of tlio first three years* men ; 
s«aid service done in the otiier .States. 

Lewis Bixhy. six months at Khode Island. 4 months at C'ohoos. personal. 
Paid 2(i dollars and 4s. towards the hire of the first three years" men, said 
s(!rviee done in the other States. 

Oliver Holt, twtdve months in the Canada voyaiic Peisdoai. 

Jonathan Morgan. eiji,iit months at AVinter Hill in the year 177.">. twelve 
months in 177n in the Canada voyaue. Personal service done fo|- Pclham. 

Benjamin Piitniim. three years" personal seivice done toi- the oth(M- 
State's. 

Lt. Joseph Butterrit'ld, eiiiiilccii moiilhs in I tic llircf y<'ars" service l)y 
David Hazeltine. for which he [laid fl.'). 

./o/iH, J5n'(7j/e.s. paid to Ebenezer .l(thn<tin lur one year's service in 177(;. 
£4 10s.. and also paid £(i 4s. in 1777. and alsc pa'id I'C dollars lor halt a 
tnrn to Saratoji-a in 1777. Said seivice done in lln' other Slates. 

Nathan Hiaeltiue. foui' months liy his son David in the three years" sei- 
vice. for which he paid after his son retnrned sixteen lioiiars. 

Nathan Hazeltine. Jan.. fonr months by David lla/elline in the ihree 
years" .service, for whicli he paid 1(! dollars. 

David Hazeltine. fonr nutnths in the thr«'e vt-ars" -eiviii'. Personal. 

deorge Hlanchanl. two months .it \Vinter Hill in 177."».. [x-rsonal. liy 
Israel How. one month in the Canada voya<t<- in 177(i. loi- which he paid. 

Thomas Townr. two months at Itenninu'ton in the ye.ii- 1777. peisonai. 

Ahijah Perry, five months al the Tie in 177(1. Personal. 

Uriah Wilkins. two months in the year 177<; in the Canada voya^<>. 
Personal. JJy his brother .\rchelans. fon-r months in the Canada voyai^e 
in ]77(i. and 21 .lays at Winter Hill in 177.".. 

Dr. Hbenezer Perry, hy his son .lonas, twelve nntnths al Winlei- Hill: 
by his son Ebenezer. eioht nu)nths in tlie Canada voyage in 177(J. 

fT'eorgre //jjfrAiHSojt. by Oliver Whitney, six weeks in the year 177it. for 
which ho paid 2()s. the old way. 

Ebenezer Cram, two months at ^VinIcr Hill in 177'>. and two nmnths at 
liennington in the year 1777, Personal. 

Stephen BiUterHeld. twelve months, by Xalh.aniel lla/ellin<'. in Ibe C.an- 
:ula voyajje in 177(1. for which lu> paid £2 2s. 

The heirs of Josiah Parker, live nn.nths at the Tie in i be ye.ir 177(1. 
Personal. .Mr. Parker dh'd Oet. 22. 177(1. .it C.istielon. \I. [He letl the 
army on ihe Kith.— Hnrton"s hiary.] 

The beir> of /sa<ir Unssell. twelve months in ibeC.in.ida \oyage in 177(1. 
[Mr. JJussell died Sept. 1.-.. I77(i.! 

Timothy Dale, twelve nuniths b\ William IJurton in the three years" 
servic<'. for which lie j.aiil £10. 



4 



TOWN KECOKDS. 101 

Jiilni Ditle. \\\('\\i' iiioiitlis hy .l:mi('< Ilald'm* in tlic ( mikhIm viiy;i.>>'(' in 
177(;. 

S<nnml IliUrhiusnn. uiiii' iiioiitlis l)y Amos Holt, .liiii.. in the tlirrc 
yi'jirs' service, for wliicli lie |i.iiii il7 Ids. 

Juliii Cnim. six nioiilli- li\- lii- <ou liiim|ilirey. in tlic liiree ye.irs" ser- 
viet': by his son Zebnlon. one niontii iil I'oi-lsnH)ut h. I wo niontlis ;it Heii- 
ninii'ton imd tliree nuuitlis ;il \\ est Point. 

Archrl,,,,^ Wilkins. A\ nionllis hy liis son .\ivliel,ins ;it C-aw.uVa in 177(i. 
:ind twenty-one duys at Winter Hill in 177.").+ 

We continue tlie record of the doiiifis of the town : 

I7S(). Dec. .•). Chose .Mr. William .\l)l.ot. Jr.. to repr.'sent rlie town of 

WiUon and one mile slip and Duxhnry scln)ol farm 
in tlie (Jeneral .\ssend>ly of tins stat<' for the term of 
one year. 

.Mso \'tttcO,. to emjiower said representatives to vote in 
the choice ot deleoales for the Continental Congress, 
and also to join in caliiiiii,' a convention to settle ;i 
plan of ii-ovennnent foi' this state. 
17Si. .May 17. .V.ii're.'ahie to a resolve of the (leneral .\ssemiily of 

this state. 

Vnti'd.\u ^'\rv\ one person to icpresent the iidialiitants 
of this town in a coiixcnt ion. to lie Intlden at ( oncord 
on the fir>t 'I'nesday ot .Inne next, for the pnrpose (if 
layin,ii' a plan, or <ysteni. ot n-overnnn'iit for tlie fn- 

tnreiiappiness and' well l.einii of the peopl this 

staff. 

Cliose Mr. .(onatjian .Martin to represent the town in 
the aforesaid con\ention. 
Sept. 1.!. VotPjJ. to repair the hridiie o\cr tlie river helow .Mr. 

Kphraim I'eal.ody-. (hose .\hiel .Vhhot. Jeremiah 
AhlKtt and l-:i>ene/er Chamller to repair said hri(ljj,-e, 
and tliat the committee jn-oceed to rehnild. or ro])air. 
said hriilii'i". and exhihif their accounts. 
Oct. :{(). ("hose .)osei»h .\l)hot^ to .sei-ve as i--ranil jinor. Whereas 

the town tax for 17S0 was made in (dd continental 
currency, and there i~ a part I hereof remains unpaid, 
and the cnri-enc\ is called in : 

'rhercfore V,driL that tiie constaides lor that year he 

directed to recei\c ll ilstandinji- t.axes in N'eu 

ilam|»shire new emission, at the r.ite of oi f new 

emission foi- fort \ of the did continental cnrr<'ncv. or 



' Tlir- imiiu- mi<U)ul)tc(lly slioiilil lie lloldcii.— 1.<. Viitiiiiin. 

t The r<>ll<)\viiif( indKr.scnifiit wa.s on tin- liack of tlic f<)rt'j?<)in;f list from wliicli this was 
■oiiii-il: " Till- within Mem. was iiiiuU- l)v .lonutluni Hiirton wlio wa.s an ollici-i- in the New 
llainpshii-.- Militia from Wilton, N. II. Set- orijriiial in the Paper.-* of lliildali I'.iirton, ad- 
ministratrix. .lulv t. ISJd, N. II.'— j.s. I'ntnani. 



102 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

KKCOKD Ol- TIIK nOlNaS OF THK TOWX.— COXTINrKI). 

1781. Oft. ;!(l. in silver money at the rate of one tor one huinlred 

:iiid sixty of said continental eurreney. 

Also, that the constables for the year 1781 be directed 
to receive the lialf tax in new iMnission. or in hard 
money at the rate of one silver dollar for four of the 
new emission. 

Cliojie Mr. William .Mtlmt. .Ir.. to rei)rescnt the town in 
the General Assend)ly, to be holden at Exeter on the 
third Wednesday in December next, at three o'clock 
in the afternoon, and empower him. for the term of 
one year from their first meeting, to transact such 
business and i>ursue such measui-es as they judge 
necessary for them. 

1782. Jan. 8. Voted, not to accept of the form of government as it is 

now proposed; G5> against, and none for it. 
Chose Eev. Abiel Fisk. Capt. Isaac Frye. MaJ. Abicl 
Abbot. Jacol) Abbot. MaJ. Greele, Mr. Moses Putnam. 
Mr. William Al)bot. Capt. Putnam, Alexander Milli- 
ken. Capt. TTawkin. Kns. Stiles, and Lt. JJurton for^i 
committee to make such alterations in the form of gov- 
ernnuuiL as they shall think proper, and lay the same 
before tlie town.* 

OIUF.CTIONS TO AUTK'I-F.S (»|- ('0\ri:i>i:i{A rt<)\. fOXT.MNKK IN Till". TOWN 

im;(01{|>s. 

To the Honorable the Ct)nncil and Ilous<' of IJeprescMitatives for the 
State of N'ew Hampshire in (ieneral Court to lie convened at Kxeter on 
the sectmd \Vediiesday in Feb'.*- Instant. 

The Petition of the Sul)scribers Humbly Sheweth. that. ui)on hearing 
the Articles of Confederation and Peri)etuai I'luon pro])osed by the Tinted 
States in Congress assembled, distinctly and ie]»eatedly read, and mature- 
ly consid«'ring the same. We find ourselves constrained. ])ainful as it may 
be. to Petition your Honors to examine with a candid and Jealous Eye the 
following Articles of Confederation, and. if your Honors thiid< best, to 
IJemonstrale and Petition to liie Congress of the I'nited St.Mtes respecting 
the same. The Articles which strike our Minds with ronciTU are as fol- 
lows: 

In the Fifth Article one clause is. that in determining l^uestions in the 
Cnited States in Congress assembled. Each state .shall have oiu' vote. 
'J'his has no regard to numbers or Proi)erty: and we fear will have a 
'I'endem-y to break our I'nion. The Eighth Article directs that the Con- 
tinental, or public. Chest sh.ill be supply'd by the several States in pro- 
l.ortion to the value of granted .-uid <Mrveyed Lands. imi)rovenients and 
Ituildings thereon. 



* The records of the town IVoiii this date until ISiJl were do.«troved in the Hrc of .lanu- 

ury -M, l«.il.— [S. rutnnni. 



PETITION TO GENERAL COURT. 103 

'I'liis has lie rctVr.Mici' t(. till- No. of poll^. liv.- <tock. -tock in trad.- oi- 
:ir liitciost. 

riic Xiiitli Ailulc. the lirst Clnusc. jrraiiis to tin- luitcil Staffs in Coii- 
o;i-,. ss a~s(Miililt'il. tin- sole ami I'xcliisivc IJiiflir and ixiwi-i' of Dt'tcrminiiiii- 
on Peace and War. <'N(<'1)I in tlic ('asi'< mentioned in tlie <ixtli Article: 
Is it not a power (Jieater than the Kin^- of (neat l)rirrian in Council or 
wirh the Mouse of Lords ever had'r or ijreater than the seven liiitiMl States 
of Holland -jave their Statlioldersr May \v<- not supiiose that the Mein- 
liers of that Auijust liody. conscious of the IJectifude of their own Inten- 
tions, liave no Hooni left to Susix-ct the Intej-iity of any future Mend>ers 
tliereofr JJut altlio" we admit and lielieve tliat Virtue fills the Kreast of 
every .Meinher of that Ilonorahle Body at tliis Day: We have no -rood 
Degree of certainty, tliat That will he always the Case. 

If Canada should acceed to this Confederation. There will he fourtei-n 
States: then it will take lOight. to make a Majority. In this Case it re- 
ijuires the Assent of nine. \\ hich is hut one more than a hare Majority : 
those Nine. admittin«r tln'ie is a possil)ility of their heinir vicious Men. 
may. in some future time. Ity one exertion involve n- in War tliat may 
cost us much Ulood ami Treasure. 

.Vnotlier Clause in the Xinth Artiiie mention- their riansmittini; to 
every State a Copy of tlie sums of Money they borrow or Emit. AVe would 
wish they had added (and the IO\'i»enditure or apiilying the same). 

We. your petitioners. c(»uld wish an alteratiftn in the ahove inentioned 
Articles, hut. sensilile of our unac(|iiaiiitedness with Politicks, we presume 
not to j)rescrilte. hut juay your Honor-" Mature Consideration thereon. 

Sicrned in hehalf of tlie Town. 

.losej.h Holt. ^ Selectmen 
Jon=' liurton. of 

John Dale. .Inn' \ Wilton. 

Wilton. Keh>y lO'i' 177s. 

At a Legal Town Meeting, htdd at the Meeting House in Wilton on 
Tuesday, the ]<»"' Day of Fehruary. \. D. 177S. hy Adjournment, after 
hearing the above petition repeatedly and distinctly read, and maturely 
considering the same. Voteil that the Selectmen of Wilton in behalf of the 
'Town Sign and transmit to the (Jeneral Court. 

Attest. Joseph Holt. Town Clerk, 
.nil i;nai, <>i riiK not >k ok ki;i*i{i;skntativi>. n. ii. 

177(;. Dec. 11. Vot.f'd. 'That Dr. .Moses Nichols, of Amherst, be Colonel 

of the Sixth h'egiment of Militia of this state: 'That 
<apt. Noah Lovewell he Lieut. Ccdonel. and Caiil. 
Sanniel Chase he First Major, and Capf. .\biel .M.boi 
t)e .Second Major of said regiment. 

1777. Jan. II. rott-d. That Klii»halet (biddings of Kxeter. William 

White of Chester. Otis Maker of Dover. .M.i<-1 .Mtbot. 
i:s(|.. of Wilton. 'Thomas Sparh.nvk. l-N.,.. <if \\ alpoj.-. 



104 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

1777. .1:111. II. ami Saimit'l ICiiiovsoii. Ksq.. of Plyinoiitli, he imistiM- 

mnstcrs and i)aymastors of the Cniitiiiniial IJatlalioiis 
MOW raising- in tlii.* Staff, and llial I lie Picsidciit 
\o1ify tluMU at'C'ordingly. 
.Ian. i:.. Voted. That tln' followiiiij; ()tfii-(Ms Uv a|)itoiiiti'il to 

their Several ofhces. licreafter mentioned, in Col. 
.'^caniinellV l*ei>injent, viz. : Lieut. William Seott. late 
of Camden, to be a Captain; William Hawkins.* of 
\Vilton. First I/ieutenant : Sam\iel Bredin«i-. of Tem- 
ple. .s.Toiid I. i. ■MI. 'nam : .I.koh Kik^-II. ..f M.i^on. 
Knsijiii. 

177f<. -Ian. .i. i.'oll (.f Cai>l. Nathan Hallard allowed and paid £105. 

IJoliofCapt. Phllii) Tntnam allowed and paid £171' 
.■)il. Major Ahiel A1)ltot"s aeeoniK as muster-master. 
£:1(I8(>. s(.ttl('d. 

17S(I. Oct. l',i. Vvfc Un- the treasurer to diseonnt with Timotliy Dale, 

constable of Wilton. ;j7(J3 l>ollars out of the tax of 
said town: it beinu' for so much advaneed by said 
Dale to .lonalhan Martin by onler id the (■ommitt<'c 
of Safety. 

17S1. Mar.li ;!(). Voted. Thai Xoah Lovewrll. K<.|.. of Dunstable, be aj.- 
Jioiiited t'lrst Colonel of the re.uimeni of this state 
lately I'oninianded by P.riii'.-tJen. Nicliols: that Sam- 
uel Chase. i:<n.. of l.itehfield, b.' Lieut. ( (.lonel : 
Abiel Abbot. Ksii.. of Wilton. First Major, and Capt. 
Jame.s Ford, of Nottinnham West. Seeond >[aior of 
<aid re-iiment. 

rKirnoN lo nii. (.i;m,i;.\i. coi i; r— coimii) i i;n>i srvri: f.vri;i{s. 

To the JIoHiimblc ('ouucil loid Assevddi/ to be Cuiireiied at Concord — 

The Petition of us the Sul)seribers [TumlHy Sheweth 'I'hat the Ttnvii of 
Wilton hath for some time past b«<en deprived of a .Instiee of the i)eaei' 
Ovhieh we esteem a yreat iuivilej;-e) .\nd at .i le>>al Meeting; of the In- 
h;ibitants of said Tinvn. \'oted to reeeoimnend William Abbot. .Inn' to 
yiuu- Honors to be appointed to the Otliee of a .Instiee of the peae<'. a Com- 
jdianee of this our request will greatly 01)|i':-e \i>ur Humble PetiticMiers— 
Ami a.s in duty bound Shall ever pra> — 

Abiel Al)bot ) Seleetmen of 

.Ion" Hurton ^ Wilton in behalf 

Al>i-.ib,im niirton ) of said Town. 
Wilton Deeendier Id'H 17s:?. 

At a legal .fleeting of il,e lidiabitaiu> of the Town of Wilton <|ualitied 
to vote in Town ^Meeting on I'hursday IC.'i' of Nov' 178(5: It was put to 
Vote to see if the Town would ilmse lo li.ive paper Money emitted on the 

♦Till- uuiu.- i;. a> Ibuud hi till' .b.uiiml; it slu.iil.l l.r William A. Hawkins. -| S. rumam. 




i®4^^^^ ^J^ 



HELIOTYre PDINTINO CO.. BOSTON. 



PETITIONS. 105 

plan the Gen' Court liath proposed— pas^^eil in tin- iiei-ativc liiaiiimoiisly : 
Voter? present 47 — Put to vote to see it tlie Town would rliusc to make 
auy alterations in the ])roposed plan, passed in ne«;ali\i- riiauiniously, 
Voters [)i-escnt 47— A true <'oi)i)y fri>ni the minutes. 

Attest William Abbot .1' T : ( I.mU. 

I'KTiTiox TO rrii: i-kksidlm and corxcii, — coi'ii.!) \\nm statk 

fAl'KI.'S. 

Tu His ExcelJi'neii the PrcsOlpnt cC thr HonortthJc Council of the State of 
Neio Hampshire — 

We the Seleetiueu ot Wilton tor the I'resciit year— lieu' leave to lecconi- 
mend the t'ollowinji,' Persons for field Ollicers ot the *2-2'i Ke.uiment ot 
Militia hi s'l State (viz) 

Capt. Phillj) Putnam ot ^Vilton — for Colonel 
Capt. Ezra Towne of Xew [jjswieh — tor F.' Col" 
r.t. Samuel (Jrajiii- of IVterlxnouiih— for ]\Iaj| 
Mr. Ahijah Wheeler ot T<'mph — for 2'"' MaJ' 
Whii'h we thiidc iiive as yreat Satisfaction as any tour .Men we ean 
thiidc ot that will take s'l t'ommissions all thiniis eonsidered.t 

William Abbot ,)' 1 Seleetmen 
Josepli Abbot of 



John Dale. I' ) Wiltou. 



ui:i,ATi\ !•; TO :\iii.rriA aki Aii.'s. 

Wilton .Mine lil'i' 17Sn. 

y\:i\ it please your Excelleiu-y — your letter y*" 17"' Instant was reeeivM 
hy Col" Putnam, on wldeh we are met & in answer— titter Conoratiilatinsi,' 
your ExeelleiK-y on your arival to the ))resideiu'y ot the State— hopeinji' 
beleviiii;' A: .loyfully relying- on your wisdom iSL' (Joodiies-; to stear us I'C 
(iuide us in our I)et1(pialtys— We say. that \\r iia\c taken all the Care in 
our pow<'r, to have the Peg-iment sett led— ct all the Diticiualty that we 
know of was the resolve resiKH-ting y Xmnber. time and our attention: 
for the good ot y' 3Ielitia hath, so far succeed, ibai we ,ire now, al)le to 
return a respectable Xumber for officers and I )e-ier y ( 'omi<"^ may C<Mn 
by Col" put nam— I'i Intreet the Itlaidis (it Consi-innl ) ma\ Com tor the 
remainder — as we hope to make ,i settlement \eiy <oon : unless some per- 
sons return fiom < ouri slnmld .Khance. a Xew I )oct ring— we are unable 
to Determine the X" ot encli ( onipan\ today- and beg blank toi- it— rite 
returns we will make as -;oon as po<;ible ot tliose. Xot Xow riMurned — we 
Tntreet your Excellency to beleavc us when wc s.iy that . under the Dili- 
qmilty we luive been brought into by <■' resohc: we li,i\«' l)one all in our 

* 111 till' Milmiut of State Papt-rs fnmi wliicli tliis was copieil tlic li>,'iircs arc /'J. a iiiis- 
t lie.' for -Jl'. 

t Tliis is iiDt ilali'ti. but iiuiloiihlcilh it was in i:sc,._|s. I'lituaiii. 



106 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

power to -still the Complaint — it rejoice that we have .succeeded so well — 

A- remain your Excellencys most obedient & very IIum])le Serv'' 

Francis Blood 
Kzra 'rown«> 
Snmnci (iranii' 
\. IJ. Wf iiavc nol had oiir nt y .M<'lilia I'x.i.k. I)iir rhiidc w.- shall in 

due time. \Vc Dcsicr ( ol" iiulnani may make up hy wiitinii'. oi- hy word 

(.if month — all w <• have onntted. 

(<)^IMIS^l<>^ ()|- (AI'TAIX ruvK. 
J SEAL - riie I'nited States of America in Conoress Assembled. 
' . J To Isaac Frijp. Esquire : (jrcctiiKj : 

We. Reposing esi)ecial tru.st and contidence in yonr I'atriotism. \'alor. 
Confidence and Fidelity. Do. by these presents, constitute and ap[)oint 
you to he a Captain in the Third New Hampshire J'eginienf, in the Army 
of the Fluted Stales. In i.ike rank as such from the ]>"< day of .lamiary 
A. D. 1770. ^On arc thi-n-forc carefully and dili.-iciitly to dischar<i-e the 
duty of a Captain, by doiujii- and ix-rformiuir ail manner of things there- 
unto belon,i>in,ii\ Ami we do strictly chari>(' and require all officers and 
soldiers, under your conunand. t<> be obedient •o your orders as Captain : 
And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions from tinu' 
to time, as you shall receiv<' from this, oi- ;i future Conoress of the Fnited 
States, or ( ommitlcc of ( 'oiiiircss for that pmpose a])pointed. a Connnittee 
of the States, or Counuandcr in Chief for the time bein.<>- of the army of 
the Fluted States, or any other your -uperioi- Olhcer. accordiiiii' to the 
rules and disci])line of War. in i)ursuancc of the nai^t reposed in you. 
This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this, or a future 
Congress, the Committee of Con<ii(>ss before mentioned. Ol- a Coimnittec of 
the States. 

AVitness his Fxicllcncy John .lay Fsij' President of the Congress of 
the Fnited States of America, at i'hiladeli)hia. the Hi"' day of .Iiine 177!t. 
and ill the third year of our indepeiKh'Uce. ' ' 

Kntercd ill the War Otlice .-ind examined by the Hoard. 

.lohii .Jav. 

Attest — F. Soiilt. Secretary of the Uo.ird. 

" Isaac Krye. of Wilton, was (Quarter-master in the Third [New Ilainp- 
sliirej IJegimeiit, Col. .lames Heed, in 177."). On February 2(;th. 1777. he 
was ajipointed, by the Committee of Safety, "• a Captain in Col. Scammeirs 
Kegt instead of Capt. Scott, who declines."* This Commission as here 
given hears date January 1st. 177(5 or 1777 (the figure being apparently 
altered from 7). March 4th. 1770. he was ordered to r.iise .i company in 
C(d. Scammeirs Kegiment and receive £;mO out of the Tre.isury to j.ay 
bountiws. April .">th. 17S2. he was appointed muster-master at Amherst. 

C'jiptain Frye was also lireveted as inaj(^r ])y an act of Congress, 
and his coiiiiiiission was sjoned by Tlioiuas MiHIiu on Nov. 27, ITS.'). 

' .\.it.- Iiy Dr. IJ.mloii in Slut.' l'ii|Hr-. \(i|. \ III, p. ..oj. 



CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES. 107 

KXTRACT FRO^r IRVIXO's I.Il'K OF AVASIIINcnON. 

At leiijjtli arrived tlie wislied-for news ol jx'jhc. A iiciicial treaty liad 
been isiu^iied at Paris on the 20th of Jaiiiiarv. 17s;i. An aniicd vessel, llie 
Triumph, belongiiii!; to Count d" Eistain«,*s s(|uadroii. arrived at IMnladel- 
l)hia from Cadiz, on the 23d of ^Nlarch. briuging a letter iioiu the Maiijuis 
de Lafayette to the President of Congrpss, eonnnunicating tlie iiiti'lU- 
gence. In a few days Sir (Juy Carleton informed Washington by letter, 
tliat he was ordered to proelalm a cessation of hostilities l)y sea and land. 

A similar proelamatlon issued by Congress, was received by Washing- 
ton on tlie 17th of April. Being unaccompanied l)y any instructions re- 
specting the discharge of the part of tlie army with him, should tlie 
measure be deemed necessary, he found himself in a perplexing situation. 

The accounts of peace received at dilterent times, had raised an ex- 
pectation in the minds of those of his troojjs that had engaged •' for the 
war," that a speedy discharge must be the eonse(|uence of the proclama- 
tion. 

Most of them could not distinguish between a proclamation of a cessa- 
tion of hostilities, ami a definitive declaration of peace, and might con- 
sider any further t-laim on tlK'ir military services an act of injustice. It 
was becondng difficult to enforce the discipline necessary to the coher- 
euoe of an army. Washington represented tliese circumstances in a let- 
ter to the juesident. and earnestly entreated a prompt determination on 
the part of Congress, as to wliaf was to lie the ix-riod of the services of 
these men, and how he was to act respecting tlieir discliarge. 

One suggestion of liis letter is exinvssive of his strong sympathy with 
the patriot soldier, and liis knowledge of what formed a matter of i)ride 
with tlie poor fellows, wlio had served and suttered under liim. lie urged 
that, in discharging those wlio had l>een engaged ■• for the war," the non- 
coiumissioned otHcers and soidiiMs should be Mlln\v<'(l to take with them, 
as their own iiroperty, and a> a giatuity. their arms and accoutrements. 
"This act," observes he. •• would raise pleasing sensations in tlie minds of 
these worthy and faithful men, who. from tlieir early engaging in the 
war at moderate bounties, and from their i)atient continuance under in- 
numerable distresses, have not oidy deserved nobly of their country, but 
have obtained an honoralile distinction over those who, with shorter 
terms, have gained large jiecuniary rewards. This, at a comparatively 
small expense, would be deemed an honourable testimonial from Congress 
of the regard tliey bear to these distinguished worthies, and the sense 
they have of their suftering virtues and services. These constant coiii- 
jianions of their toils, preserved with sacred attention, would be handed 
down from the lueseut jiossessors to their children, as honorary badges 
of bravery and military merit : and would proliably lie brought forth on 
some future occasion w ith pride and exultation, to be imi)roved with the 
same military ardor and emulation in the hands of posterity as they have 
Ix'en used by their forefathers in tlie }>resent establishment and founda- 
tion of our national Indeiiendence and glory." This letter desi)atched. 
he notified in <;-eneral orders that tin- i-essation of hostilities should be 



108 



IIISTOKY OF WILTON. 



proi'liiiincd ;it noon dii llic lollow iiiii' day. ;iinl read in the »'VtMiiii_2,' at the 
lu*ad of every rciiiiiH'iiI and eorps (d' tlie aniiy. " attei- which." adds lie. 
••the chaplains with llie several hrinades will lender thank< tn Almiyhty 
(Jod for all His mercies, particularly for His overrnlinii- the wrath of man 
to His own lilory. and can-^inu' the ra<;e of war to cea-e aiuon<i- the na- 
tions." 

I la villi;- noticed that this auspicious day. the I'.tth (d April, completed 
the eijiiith year of the war. and was the anniversary of the eventful con- 
llii't .It l>exini>ton. he went on in <>eiieral orders, to impress upon the 
army . I proper ide:i of the dijiiiitied part they were called upon to act. 
•• 'The iiciu'i-ous task for which we first Hew to arms Iteiiui' acconii)lished : 
the liherties of our i-ountry heiiio- fully .u-knowledi>ed. and tirnily secured, 
and the cliaracters n{ those who have jiersevered throiiirh every extremity 
of h.-irdship. siitterini>', and danu'er. heiuij immortalized hy the illustrious 
ai)i>(dlation of tin- putriot unui/. nothin>>' now remains, hut for the actors of 
this niijihty scene to ])reserve a perfect. unvaryin>>- i-onsisteiicy of charac- 
ter throiiiih the very last :ict. to close the drama with .ipplause. and to re- 
tire from the military theatre with tlu' same approhatioii of aiiiitds and 
men which lias crowned all their virtuous actions." 

The letter which he had writtiMi to the president produced a residiitioii 
in ("oiiiiress that the service of ih.- men enuaii-ed in tli<- war did nor expire 
until tlie ratiticatii.il of the detiiiiti\c articles of peace: hut thai the <'oiii- 
iiiaiider-in-ciii»d niiiiht liraiit furlou«ihs to such ;is he tlioui;lit proiK-r. .iiid 
that they should he allowed to take their arm- with them. 

Washiiiiiton availed himself freely (d' this permissi.>ii: fiirlouiihs were 
jrranted without stint : the men set out singly or in small parlies for their 
rustic homes, and the danucM- and inconvenience were avoid<'d of disiiaiid- 
iiii!; larii-e masses, .it a time, of unpaid soldiery. 

Xow.and then were to he seen three or four in a -iroiip. hoinnl protiahly 
to the same neijihhorhood, heiiuilini;- the way with camp joke^ and i*amp 
stories. The war worn s<ddier wa< ahv.i\s kindly received at the farm 
liouses aloii-;- the road, where he miuhi shoulder lii< i;un and tiuhl over his. 
hattles. 

The men thu< dismissed on furlough were never called iip.m to rejoin 
the army. Once .it home, they sank into domestic life: their weapons 
were hiiiij>- over their tirepl.aces: niilitar\ trophic- (d the devolution to he 
luizeil hy future utiieiat ions.* 

*.Si'f .VpiMiHlix I. 



I 



CHAPTER X. 



KOADS AND HHITXiES. 

The facilities for travel, intercourse and the coinmunicatiou of 
intelligence were, of course, in the time of our forefathers of the 
most meagre kind. Koads, one of the tests of civilization, were 
few and poor. It might \n' said, as in the time of the judges in 
ancient Israel, that -'the highways were unoccupied," or, rather, that 
highways were not yet opened, and that "the travellers walked 
through byways." Foot paths from house to house, trails through 
the forest marked by blazed trees, were the first conveniences of the 
settlers. Men and women rode on horseback through the woods. 
And as roads for carriages were gradually (Opened, fords and ferries 
were slowly succeeded by bridges, and logs and rails were laid down 
for rough corduroy highways. 'J'he roads ran usually over the hills 
and shuimed the valleys, as the settlers lived on the heights and 
avoided the lowlands as l)eing marshy, damp and subject to Hoods, 
and also more exposed t(j suri)rises from the Indians. The road'i 
also crooked around from house to house, without reference to di- 
rectness, so as to accommodate the settlers in the best way. It 
was rather remarkable, and showed the high aim of the pioneers, 
that, while they early set apart a portion of the land Ijeforehand for 
the support of churches, schools and public improvements, tliev 
left the roads and bridge-building to the immediate care of the 
settlers, and to the tardy votes of the town. Roads would come of 
themselves by stress of necessity, but the minister, the teacher and 
the miller must be put beyond doubt or neglect. liread for the 
body, and bread for the soul, nmst be subject to no contingencies. 

So, in due time, the roads came as they were forced u[)on tin- 
public attention. But, as it was, there were ten appropriations for 
the church and the schools, where there was one for bridues and 



110 



m>roKY OF ^\ll.lo^■, 



lortils. In tUo oxtrtiots from the town roconls, proviouslv given in 
(Mmptor \1II. (pi>. 6i>-70, will be fonml votes of the town, passed 
ilurinii tUe last centurv, for the appropriation of snnis to be ex- 
l>ended in the eonstruotion and repair of roads and bridges. It 
will be observed that the persons taxed for these iniprovenients had 
the privilege of working out the tax at rates established by a vote 
of the town, and that those who furnished oxen, earts or ploughs 
were allowed credit at tixed rates for their use. 

At a later period, we see by the following tabulated appropria- 
tions, drawn from the town records, how heavy a drain upon the re- 
sources of the town was made by maintaining old roads and bridges, 
and opening new ones, in the twenty-one years from l82o to 18-15 
inclusive. 



WU.ri»N K«.>.\l> HIl.L KOK rWKNr\H»NK \ K.\KS. 





NEW KOAUS 








YKAK. 


ASl> 


RKrAlRING 


RKI'AIKINO. 


TOTAL. 




BKUK^KS. 


ROAl»S. 


BRllHJKS. 




18i,-. 


S21K< 44 


87 :>o 


>!ii;{ 21 


SiJ-Jt) 15 


182t; 


7r>0 44 


:> 00 


as (H> 


793 44 


1S27 


187 W 


24 7« 


14,-> 77. 


;{57 55 


1828 


o28 IV> 


3 W 


i;i8 12 


(5t59 17 


l.'ii^t 


70 1« 




207 99 


278 15 


1S,U) 


12 (X) 


:{ ::. 


t;o .-.1 


7t; 2tJ 


i8;n 


221V. 71 




270 4"> 


24 7« i«; 


i8;{-2 


i«:> 4« 


r, 24 


S9 02 


2«0 72 


18;« 






s:. 77 


85 77 


1834 


•2() Ol> 


4 re 


299 a2 


324 02 


183.-> 




IS ao 


2tX? t>8 


314 .38 


18;it: 


188;i 7a 


24 «2 


121 lU 


•2029 99 


1837 


22o7 (X> 


♦59 (H> 


.-.20 20 


•284t5 2<t 


1838 


1072 tU 


t«M t>8 


• 188 o7 


19,V. 29 


1839 


298 00 


379 20 


238 50 


915 70 


1840 


i>8 29 


;«H 02 


«516 3«1 


11X58 «1 


1841 


2194 00 


91 (« 


«19 IS 


->tXU SI 


1842 


.■C>79 72 


411 S2 


22i) 34 


42-20 SS 


1843 


tJlKi 2t; 


IW 24 


151 02 


SV.0 52 


1844 


.UiO .V< 


92 61 


112 G2 


,5«5 81 


184o 


$16,.>43 92 


2t>2 22 
$2,589 39 


239 «1 


.501 8;i 




♦4,781 30 


$33,924 41 



k 



The foi-egoing table of the ex^>euse of the town of Wilton for 
making new ixxids. impn>viug i-oads. and building ami i-epairiug 
bridges, for the twenty-one years therein stated, does not include 
the highway tax. The town raised, the sanie years, a tax for i-epair- 
iug highways of fixmi six to eight himdred dollars annually. 

The account from which the foregoing was copieti w:is made 



ROADS AM) KHIOGES. 1 1 1 

in 1>5I*;, by .Jonathan Parkhtirst an«l Oliver Jiarrett. at that tiuic 
selectmen of Wilton, ami was found in the '-Old Chest" of reeords. 
The lalxjr of breaking out tlie roads, when drifted, and of keeping 
liiein open in the winter during those years was voluntary, and that 
\a\Mn- and expense were not made matters of record, though the 
amount was large. 

Hut the truth alx>ut the WilUjii loads Ijas been stated so forci- 
Itly by Isaac S. Whiting, Ksr^., in hih address at the dedication of 
the Town Hall, that we cannot do better than quote his words : 

But tlie great«'!^t «orporate work of tlie «'arly (Ihvk wat^ tlie road-. Xo 
better mark of tlie iirogn'?«s of a jM^ojile in civilization can be had than it?- 
mean- of communication. Jii«lg«'<i by thi^ standard, the early inhabitant- 
occupy advanced j^round. Hardly one of the annual lialf-<loz<'n town 
rix'etin}^- pas-^'d without arccptiii;; :i roail. 'J'h«' rajiid sfttlemeut of the 
lands necc«-itat<'d the occujiatiou of renjotc di-tricts. 'J'lie whole of the 
town wa- M'ttled over early, aud road- by which to get from place to place 
were indispensable. lioiibtless we umtit not set too high a value upon 
tlies*' i'arly road-makings. Their very number would preclude nmch ex- 
cellence, and there is no mention of ap]>ro]>nations. Two days' work 
ujion the roads for every man was all that was vote«J to rejjair them. Tin- 
trail, or the rude pathway, was all that was needed for the horse with 
panniers, or for the ox-cart. But the real road building of the town, and 
what I consider it- greatest work until now. did not begin until 1x2-0. and 
ended in 1^'>2. Wagons had now come into general use. an<l the old road- 
leading mostly to the centre of the town had been widened and sm^x»thed. 
and the larger -treams s])anned with bridges. But now a spirit of inj- 
provemeut aud enterj»rise M-t in. and new roads were jtushed through to 
open new lands, and serve as thoroughfare- f<*r ourselves and our neigh- 
bors above to Boston. 'I'lie Peterborough road, the Korest roa<l. the Mil- 
ff»rd road and otheis were built in this jx'ri'xl. and the grade le«s4:-ned on 
"-ome of the old one.;. Familiarity with the.i<' mean- of travel, that most 
of u- were horn to. blinds us to their impoitance an<l to the innnense la- 
bors our ancestors endured to obtain them. If. as we ride along with our 
-leigh full, we would but consi«ler that once the pathway was as rough as 
the pastures and w«kx1s and boulders on either side, we should realiz<' 
the debt we owe to our forerunners. >Vithout them biisine«s would l>e 
impossible, and s<M-ial intercourse all bin unknown. The records are not 
complete. an<l my examination with Mr. I'utnam has not Iwen exhaustive. 
'iMt we figure up *5!XKX( -jjeiit in the-*- year- for construction and lan<l dam- 
ire-, 'i'he real co-t nnist have l>ccn -everal thou-and more. — |>erhap- not 
iir behind the cost »f this building [the Jown Hall. )*>(M¥Ki]. If 1 men- 
ion the railroad, wliich wa- built by private enterprise-, I have named 
nearly all the public institutions that Indong to i»i«ineer work. 

It was not strange, therefore, that a vigorous opixjt^itiou should 
be made U> new enterprises in roa<l building, when the town was 



112 



HISTORY OF WILTON. 



already in debt, and a large outlay must be made. The old system 
of goiug over the hills reciuired to be changed, and the roads must 
follow the valleys. Teams and stage-coaches demanded lighter 
grades. The extension of better roads into the country from be- 
low, and the increase of the transportation of heavy merchandise 
by the establishment of manufactories in towns above, rendered 
new valley roads a necessity of the times. It was under the stress 
of this revolution that the roads by the Souhegan River, the Gam- 
bol Brook and Stony Brook were made, which are still xeiy useful, 
though the immediate occasion that called them into existence has 
passed away. At the same time some of the hill roads have grad- 
ually been discontinued or disused. 

Perhaps no better picture of the conflicts of [)arties upon the road 
questions of sixty or seventy years ago can be given than in the 
gentle satire, written at the time by a native female bard, which 
we give below. No embers remain now in the cold ashes, which it 
might be dangerous or discourteous to disturb, but the fun and 
the laugh remain as we recall the vigorous contests of the friends 
and the opponents of the neAv undertaking. 



Siiys S li '-ii village 1 will Imild, 

"On Giuubrcrs banks ft shall arise; 
" With mfiTlianilize it shAll be lilld. 
" With stores, and mills, and lactmic-. 

"To make a road without a hill." 
He said likewise, '-do I intend: 
" From reterboroiifth to mv vill. 
" And down to II n's to end." 

To Ijring about the grand design. 
He thought it best to seek for aid. 

So, lie and L e combine. 

And to the court petition made. 

Siiys S s "should the road be laid, 

" Such sums of money I must spend, 
" To Concord, I am much afraid, 
" 'file town will not again me sen<l. 

" .\ud though all falsehood I detest. 
"To gain applause. III try my skill: 
" I'll make remonstrances, the best 
"Of all, that ever wield the i|uill." 

So. "honoured sirs, 'twould not be wise. 
" To make this dark, and drearv road ; 
" Thro' bogs, and fens, and woods it lies, 
"There unmolested dwells the loa<l. 

"■•fwiMdd make the stoutol Town ilerl 

<iuake. 
"lo travel through this dangerou> wii\ : 
"There dw ells the frog, and speckUd snaki 
"There night birds scream, and squirrel 

|)Iay. 



■ There not a lonely hut is seen, 

• \or sheds the sun its cheering rays, 

■ Xor smiles a single handet green, 

• But frightful Jf/iicsfatiii VAa/.v: 

■ And not alone bv night Ibev burn, 

■ IJut here, amid the brightest day, 

• riiese dread delusive phantoms turn. 

• Ihe lonely traveller from his way. 

•AmJ now kind sirs, I beg your aid, 

■ This threat'uing evil to prevent : 

• So great's the expense, 'twould not 

paid, 

• Hut all our money would be spent. 

■ Far better climb the loftiest hills, 

■ Where beauteous rocks in cones arise; 

• Wli"'re tleecy snow, in hugest piles, 

■ Like Andes'' summits pierce the skies," 



Some t'ew the roail did ailvocale. 
With earnest zeal their cause support, 
I'he conference lasti'd long and late : 
The wise Committee made report. 

" We've thought Ihe matter o'er and o'( 
" We wish no party to olVend. 
" We think it best to sav no more. 
• And in oblivion let it end. 

■• "fis very true, the place we \ iew'd. 
•• No frightful spectres cross'd our way, 
" Perhaps conceal'd in yonder wuud. 
' They hid themselves from face of day. 




kf^.^. ^.^^s^. 



KOAD POETRY 



113 



• Wi- caiiuot once the 'squire dispute. 
' \or .FiSciilapius, learn'd and wine, 
' Xor Juilce, nor Vulcan, will refute, 
' For we their friendship highly prize. 

' .Some evil which we cannot scan, 
' In caves, or mountains lurk unseen : 
■ Though there we saw the smoothest plain, 
' And pleasing forests dress'd in green. 



' When airy phantoms cease to l)e: 
' And dark deceit no more shall reign, 
' When falsehood from the earth shall fie 

• This road shall stretch along the plain. 

• But ere this peacefui happy time, 

' Th' important subject we suspend; 
' The people must o'er mountains climb, 
And road, and village have an end." 



But the road wus finally built. 



CllAPTKK XL 



MAIL ROUTES AND CAUKIEUS — STAGING POST OFFICES AND 

I'OSTM ASTERS. 

The first mail route througli Wilton was established about 17.*<.s, 
and rau from Keene to Portsmouth over the old couuty road through 
the uorth part of the town. The lirst post-rider was Ozias Silsbee. 
He was succeeded by Messrs. Wright, Philips and Thayer. The 
latter died very suddenly in Amherst, August '4,*1 807, of injuries 
received in a playful sentHe with Mr. Cushing, the editor of the 
Farmers' Cabinet. 

Mr. Daniel (libbs succeeded Mr. Thayer and carried the mail on 
horseback for about eight years. The mail-i)ouch was about two 
feet long, and from eight to ten inches wide, but was amply sutti- 
cient to carry the postal matter that passed over the road at that 
time. The post-rider had also a pair of saddle-bags, each end of 
which would hold nearly, or quite, half a bushel, in which he car- 
ried newspapers and express packages.' lie passed doAvn through 
Wilton on Sundays, and back on Thursdays. During the War of 
1812 he was accustomed to call out the news, good or bad, to those 
who were within hearing, as, for instance, '•'Glorious news I Com- 
modore Perry has captured the whole British fleet on Lake Erie ;" 
or, if the news were bad, with a melancholy expression he doled out, 
" Bad news I The British have captured and burned Washington." 

About 181(). Mr. Gibbs conunenced driving a wagon; he did a 
good deal of express business and had .some i>assengers. He was 
prompt and faithful in the discharge of his duties. Mr. (iibbs died in 
Peterborough, Sei)tember 2."), l.s-24, at the age of seventy-three, from 
being thrown from his wagon on the rocks beneath the great bridge 
over the Contoocook. his horses l»acking off the britlge. Mr. (Jibbs 
lived but a short time after the accident. 



STAGING. 115 

Before the establishmeut of the post ofiice in 1810, a number of 
i<^pies of the New Hampshire Patriot, publibhed at Concord by 
Isaac Hill, and one or two copies of the New Hampshire Sentinel, 
published at Keene by John Prentiss, wei-e brought to subscribers 
in Wilton by Mv. (iibbs. lint the majority of the people took the 
Farmers' Cabinet, published at Amherst by Richard Boylston. Each 
subscriber, in his turn, went to Amherst for the papers on Satur- 
day, and distributed them on Sunday. Mr. Boylston kept the tally, 
and marked, each week, the paper of him whose turn came next. 
Letters, too, were forwarded to the one whose turn was next in 
succession, and thus reached the post ottice at Amherst. Verily, 
th(^se were primitive times. 

About the time of Mr. Gibbs's death the route was changed from 
the north road to the road through the middle of the town. Mr. 
Gibbs's son took the route and soon commenced running a two- 
horse carriage, which continued until the seventh of July, 1828, 
when the four-horse coach line from Keene to Nashua was started. 

STAGINO. 

The "team" from Nashua to Milford was owned by Mr. Fred- 
eric Lovejoy ; the team from Milford to West Wilton, by Mr. 
Joseph Holt ; that from West Wilton to Peterborough was owned 
l)y Mr. Samuel Smith, Mr. -Silas Winn and Mr. John Holt, and the 
team from Peterborough to Keene, by Messrs. Senterand Cunning- 
ham. In a few years Mr. John Holt and Mr. Lovejoy owned the 
line from Peterborough to Nashua, and Mr. Holt was the driver. 
About 1838, an accommodation line was started, and then there 
was a coach each way through town daily. On the opening of the 
Boston and Lowell Railroad to Lowell, the stage line was extended 
to Lowell, and so continued until the railroad was built to Nashua. 
The line was sliortened as the railroad was^extended to Danforth's 
corner, IMilford and Wilton. The railroad was opened to Wilton 
in December, 18,') 1. 

The drivers who had served the longest terms up to that time 
were INIr. John Holt, Mr. John Leach, Mr. Benjamin P. Cheney, 
who has since ])een extensively engaged in the express business and 
is now a wealthy man in P^oston, and Capt. Porter. Tlie line had 
been for a number of years in charge of Col. Fox of Nashua. 

After the opening of the railroad to Wilton, tlie proprietors ran 
tlicir stages from Wilton to Peterl)orough until October, 1870, when 
they sold out to the railroad company ; the line was then continued 



116 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

under the direction of ^Nlr. John Dane of Hancock, as agent, until 
the opening of the raih-oad to Greenfield, about the first of January, 
1874, took the last stages from Wilton. 

The Forest road in Wilton was built in \S'M. In the spring of 
18;V2, Mr. Joy of Nashua started a coach on the Forest road and 
the line was continued to Charlestowu, New Hampshire. Prior 
to 1837, there were connected with the lower section of the line, 
that between AVilton and Hancock, beside Mr. Joy, either as pro- 
prietors or drivers, Mr. Irani Woods, two young men by the name 
of AVynian, INIr. Pennock, Mr. Nathan Dane, Mr. George W. Tar- 
bell and probably others ; Mr. Dane and Mr. Tarbell being the 
proprietors. In December, 1837, Hon. Hiram T. IMorrill, now of 
Nashua (1885), bought Mr. Tarbell's interest, and soon after Mr. 
Dane sold his to Mr. Phelps, and in 18-10 or 1841, Mr. Phelps sold 
to Mr. Hall. 

Mr. Hall retained his interest but a»short time, when Mr. K. K. 
Howison and Mr. Howland Prouty, both now of Milford, became 
partners of Mr. Morrill. After a few years Mr. Prouty sold to 
Morrill and Howison, who retained their interest in the line until 
they sold it in October, 1870, to the railroad company, who ran the 
line until the railroad was opened to Greenfield. Among the drivers 
on this line, other than the proprietors, were Charles Leavitt, El- 
bridge Harris, Ezra Pettengill and Mv. Sanborn. During the tune 
the stages ran through Wilton they were well i)atronized. and at 
times had to run extras. 

While Morrill and Phelps owned the line an accident happened, 
about three-fourths of a mile from the, depot, at a corner in the road 
near the foot of a moderate descent. Water had flowed over the 
road and had frozen ; one of the hordes slipped upon the ice, and 
horses and coach were precipitated from the bank upon the river 
ice, three feet below. The driver and the passengers escaped with 
slight iniuries, one horse and the coach were considerably damaged, 
and the town had to pay something over one hundred dollars for 
damages. 

The road from Grays corner to Greenville was completed in 1843. 
Soon after a mail-route was established from Manchester to New 
Ipswich, passing through Wilton. A part of the time four-horse 
teams, and some of the time two-horse teams, have been used on 
the route. A few years since, that part of the route between Mil- 
ford Village and East Wilton was discontinued. The names of some 
of the drivers through Wilton were Porter, Thonuis, Sanborn, Batch- 



MAILS. 



117 



elder. At the present time, 1884. the mail is carried with oue horse 
and carriage. 

Soon after the railroad was opened to Greenfield, the route from 
West Wilton to East Wilton was established, and Mr. Abiel Frye 
had the contract for carryino; the mail daily over the route until his 
decease, June 21. is.m;. 



STMASTKKS. 



The Wilton post otlicc was established Octol)er 1, ISKI. 'i'he fol- 
lowino- list is given l>y the Department at Washington, consisting of 
the titles of the post oflices in different parts of the town, the names 
of the postmasters, and the dates of their appointment : 



OFI-ICE. 


' I'OST.MASTKRS. 


DATK OK APPOIXTMKXT. 




j " ■ 

! John .Mit.k. 


October 1. 1810. 




i Elijah St(»tk\v«'ll. 


Febniarv 21. 1S24. 




Ilervey Banics. 


.Vpnl4."l82(;. 




Stephen Abl)ott. 


Febiuarv 27, 1828. 


W Il.TON 1 


r^zra Bus.*, 


January 4, 18:^7. 




1 Tiinntliy Parkliui~t. 


January 3. mix. 




1 Isujic P>l!iiH hard. 


Jime 7.' 1S45. 




1 Varnuni S. Hoh. 


February 9. 18r)(j. 




To Wilton Outre. 


.\l)ril If.; 1850. 


W II. TON ClOJ KK j 


N'aruuni S. Hoh. 


April 16. 18.50. 


I.ATK \V Il.TON 


I'o West Wilton. 


.\pril 2.S. 18.50. 


\Vi:ST WlI/JON ! 


\'arnum S. Holt, 


April 23, 18.50. 


I.ATE 


Philander Eiiiji;. 


April 21, 18.58. 


W Il.TON ("ENTHK 


Henry O. Sars:»'iit. 


December 10. 1877. 


1 


Ballard Pctteiigiil. 


Febniarv 24, 1831. 


! 


William .M. Kdwanls. 


January 4. 18.33. 


Kast Wilton 


.lohii M.Miill. 


•lanuarV 19. 18.35. 




William y\. Kdwanls. 


October 30, 1835. 


ISTAHI.ISIIKI) -{ 


Kphiaim Hackctl. 


February 14. 1839. 




James M. Dane. 


February 17. 1842. 


Ki:i'."v 24. is;{i 


.\ll)ei1 Fanisworlh. 


.hily 22. 18.5;^. 




Leonard Petteii<>:i]l. 


Febiuarv 28. 18.54. 




To Wilton. 


.\l.ril K;'. 18.50. 


W Il.TON 


Leonard Petteiij^ill. 
Xatluin Flint. 


Ai.ril 10. 18.50. 
July 20. 1801. 


I.ATK .1 

Kast Uiltox 


William J. Bradbury. 
Alfred E. Jaques, 


Deeeinber 14. 1809. 
August 4. 1875. 



CHAPTER XII, 



SOCIETIES, LODGES, GRANGE, AND GRAND ARMY POST. 



A gi'eat change has taken phice in the connnunity during the last 
fifty 3'ears in regard to social life. In the earlier times, when the 
population was sparse, and families lived remote from one another, 
and the means of communication from neighborhood to neighbor- 
hood were more difficult, the opi)ortunities of social intercourse 
were more rare than in this day of railroads and steam navigation. 
In country towns, too, the improved roads and carriages and in- 
creased facilities for neighborly intercourse have multiplied the ties 
of human acquaintance and brotherhood. Hence a mxdtitude of 
clubs, societies, lodges and granges has sprung up, and has in- 
augurated what may be called " the social age " or " the age of as- 
sociation." This has come to be what may be called a species of 
secular church. It is the forerunner of the more perfect spiritual 
union of mankind, established, not merel}' on grounds of temporal 
but of eternal interest and of diviner brotherhood. 

rHK T.ITKKAKY AND MOHAT, SOCIKTY. 

One of the earliest movements of this kind was the establish- 
ment, in 181;") or IHK), of the Wilton " J literary and Moral Socie- 
ty" by the pastor of the town, Rev. Thomas Beede. He was aided 
in this undertaking by a number of intelligent and public-spirited 
young men and women, who desired a higher education and a 
culture beyond what the schools and academies could give. A de- 
scription of this institution can best be given in the language of 
one of its members. Rev. Warren Burton : 

The nu'uilM'rs of tliis early sdc-ict y cousiisled of yoiiiii;- liciitloiiK'ii ami 
la(lii'>. and llicrr were a few l)ovs. lik<' iiiy<«-lf. wlio liatl a lili-rary lasle 



LITERARY SOCIETIES. 119 

-ucli :i> trt ;i(liiiir flii'in Id ;i coiiiiiiniioiisliiii witli tlH'ii- siipci-ioi-s. \Vp met 
.It tirst once :i wci'k or lortiiii^lir .it Mr. HocdeV lioiisf. :iii(l thfii in :i par- 
lor ill rlic Jiiiss lions.- (or hor.'l). .IS it iisc.l to he ciIIimI. \Vh should have 
li.'cii lost ill till' spaciousness of ;i hall. 

riK'ii' our rcvficd |»astor presided over us under the title of Iiistruct- 
'>r. it I ri;;htly renieniber. We diseussed literary and iiionil questions 
or;illy or liy w I'itiiiii'. Indeed. <ul)jects were y,'iven out at each meeting to 
he written upon .i^-.-iin^t the next, .'ind the essays were read heforc the so- 
ciety and then put into the li.iiid- of the Instnu-tor to be corrected. 

The.«e were t -. and I donlit not to the rest, delightful meetings. Im- 

jmlses were given ilieie. wliicli in the chain of cause- must. I tlilnk. have 

lieeli of valuatile con-eqllelire. 

Among those whose names can now he recalled as l)elouging to 
this early society are Samuel Abbot, Samuel Barrett, Pha'be Abbot, 
Sarali W . I.ivermore, the Misses Rockwood, Warren Burton, Abner 
Flint iuhI others, besides the family of the pastor, Kev. Thomas 
lieede. 



The next association was the Wilton Lyceum. This was a more 
general and popular organization, designed not for a special few 
but for the benefit of the public at large. Its organization was 
simple, and its meetings were held in what was called the " Brick 
Hall," over Messrs. Haskell and Whitney's store. A chairman, a 
secretary and a treasurer, with a board of directors, constituted the 
management. The employment of home talent was encouraged, 
and seldom, if ever, was any paid lecturer called to the stand. A 
certain person, then a student in Harvard College, recollects giving 
a lecture on "The Diffusion of I'sefid Knowledge," and another 
lecture on "The Prussian System of Popular Education," before 
this august body. Debates on the questions of the day sometimes 
took the i>lace of a formal address. 

nil-: i.K< TiiM, I'.ritKAi. 

'I'iie next step in the social an<l educational development of the 
town was the .still more popular assembly, gathered to hear some 
distinguished lectiu-er from abroad, a Chapin, a King, a Giles, 
a Parker, a Mann, a Taylor, or a (iough. either sent out by 
some Lecture Bureau, or coming <jn his own responsibility. But, 
in general, the expense of these lecturers from abroad was too 
iieavy for small country towns. Still later the system has been 
worked up to the establishment of courses of lectures, interspersed 



120 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

with musical, humorous aud dramatic entertainments. Circulars 
are issued at the beginning of the winter campaign and courses are 
arranged for the season. Tickets are issued for the season at a 
fixed price. In some towns the method is adopted of replenishing 
the church treasury by resorting to such courses of lectures. Thus 
the concert and the theatre are subsidized in the support of religious 
institutions. 

By all these methods the sociability and intelligence of society 
have been advanced. A new leaf has been turned over in civiliza- 
tion, and, if great and crying evils exist in society, we cannot tell 
how much more general and malignant they would be if no social 
methods were put in train for the improvement and cordial under- 
standing of society, regai-dless of church, caste or party. 



The first Masonic service in Wilton of which we have any ac- 
count was the funeral of Deacon John Burton, who died Novem- 
ber 18, 1816, aged 78 years. 

Rev. Thomas Beede (a brother Mason) preached a sermon at the 
meeting-house, and conducted the other customary services ; then a 
procession was formed, which, to the music of three or four clar- 
ionets, two bassoons, a fife and a muffled drum, proceeded to the 
north cemetery, where the Masonic ceremonies were performed. 

He was one of the first deacons of the church in Wilton, and sat 
in the deacons' seat, and, for many years, took the lead of the 
singing. He had a clear, strong tenor voice, and was noted for 
song-singing, " Burns's Farewell " being- his favorite. Probably no 
resident of Wilton ever rode so little in proportion to what he 
walked as did Deacon Burton. His interest in Masonry was well 
exemplified by his habit of walking to Amherst to attend Lodge 
meetings, it being not less than ten miles from his home. 

The following notice was published in the Farmers' Cabinet : 

MUSICAL ANU MASONIC. 

Notice is hereby given that there will be a public exhibition of Sacred 
Music at Wilton on Monday, the 28th day of December next. The piece.* 
selected lor the occasion are : '' Stand Up, my Soul." '• Blow the Trump- 
et," ''Tlic Dyinji Christian," '• Shettield." " Tlie Heavens are 'I'elling," anil 
"■ Strike the ("ymbal." A dinner will be provided, and a discourse is ex- 
pected from Kev. Mr. Fay of Harvard. Mass. The brethren of Bethel 
liodjje. Xo. 24, aud of Benevolent Lodge, Xo. 7. will celebrate the birtli 
gf St. John the Evangelist at the same time and place. 



FREE 3IASONS. 121 

The following officers are appointed to preside over them on that day. 

ATZ. : 

Thomas Beede, Master; Aaron Whitney, S. Warden; X. D. Gould, J. 
Warden; Ira Wilkins, Treasure)-; Henry Isaacs, Secretary; Seth King- 
and Josiah Converse. Marshals; J. Pritchard, S. Deacon ; John Secomb. 
J. Deacon; Xathaniel Emerson. Thomas Bennett, Asa Pritchard and 
Jonas C. Cliampney. Stewards; Jc)seph Houtelle and James Kcmiody. Ty- 
lers; Rev. Mr. Fay. Orator, and IJev. Mr. Hill. Siihstitiitc. 

'J'he procession will be formed at the Hall of Messrs. IlaskcU and 
Whitney, precisely at eleven o'clock. A. 31.. and will move to the meet- 
ing-house wliere the services will be performed. Dinner is to be on the 
table at half-past two, P. M. 

Brethren of neighboring Lodges arc iuvircd tt» join in the (•('l('l»ration ; 
and all Masons are requested to give a i)iuicruai attcndauc*' witli their ap- 
propriate Jewels and clothing. 

Tickets for the dinner may be had at the store of .Messi-s. Ihiskell and 
Whitnej' on the dav of the celeljration at one dollar each. 

Wilton. Nov. i>r)th, ISIS. 

On the day of the celebration tlie meeting-house was full. Dea. 
N. D. Gould, theu of New Ipswich, the most celebrated sinoer of 
his time in these parts, led the siugiug. Of the ]\rasons present, 
many of them wore the Royal Arch insignia. 

The early Masons of AVilton were Dea. Burton, Rev. Thomas 
Beede, Col. Jonathan Burton, Capt. John Burton, Joel Abbot, 
Esq.. Dr. John Putnam, John Dale and probably others. 

In 1825, several machinists came to Wilton, who were engaged in 
setting up the machinery for the old factory, of whom George Kin- 
son, Ira Bliss, John A. Burnham and Joseph Putnam were Masons. 

About 1826, Asa Jones, Ephraim Brown, Moses and Charles 
Spalding, Joseph B. Howard, Eliphalet and Abiel A. Putnam and 
Luther Dascomb were inade Masons in Benevolent Lodge, No. 7, 
at INIilford. 

At the annual session of the (J rand Lodge of the state of New 
Hampshire in June, 1827, a charter was granted to organize a lodge 
in Wilton, by the name and style of Clinton Lodge, No. ■)2. The 
hall over the brick store, now the house of Mrs. Henry Newell, 
was fitted up to accommodate the Lodge, and November .SOth, 1827, 
the Lodge was consecrated and the officers were installed. 

The officers were : 

Thomas Beede, W. Master: (Jeorge Kinson. Sen. Warden: Abiel A. 
Putnam. Jun. Warden : John Dale. Treasurer; Jonathan Hiu-t on. Secre- 
tary: Eliphalet Putnam. Sen. Deacon: Charles Si)aiding. Jnn. Deacon: 
.Tacob Lovejoy anil Josei>h B. Howard. Stewards; Moses Spalding, Mar- 
shal, and E])hraim Brown. Tyler. 



122 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

The first work in the Lodge was at the regular eoiniiiuuieatiou. 
January 2d, 182.S, when Samuel King, AVilliani Emerson and Sew- 
all Putnam were initiated in the P>ntered Apprentices' Degree. 
They each suhstMiuently took the Fellow-Crafts' and jMasters' De- 
grees. 

The Lodge fiourished foi- a year or two, when the Morgan ex- 
citement gaA'e ^Masonry a check. The Lodge continued to meet for 
about five years, but there was little or no work done after the first 
two years. Those who were Masters of the Lodge during that 
time were, Rev. 'I'honias Beede, (Jeorge Kinson, Elijah Stockwell, 
Ephraim Brown and Eliphalet Putnam. 

There were no meetings of the Lodge for about twenty years, 
when the Lodge was reorganized under the original charter, was re- 
consecrated, and the officers were installed by the Grand Lodge, M. 
W. Alfred Greele, Grand Master. 

The Lodge has had its times of prosperity, as also of adversity ; 
twice the hall that it occupied has been burned, with its furniture, 
and its records prior to February 2d, 1SG7, have been destroyed. 

Of those who have held the otlice of Master of the Lodge since 
its reorganization,' are Madison Templeton, Caleb W. Hodgdou, 
Lewis Howard, Charles H. Burns, Thomas -H. Dillon, Edmund P. 
Hutchinson, William A. Davis, George S. Neville, David A. 
(Jregg, Daniel Cragin, David W. Russell, John Gage, William H. 
Barnes, Rufus F. Stowe, Frank E. Hutchinson, William H. Put- 
nam and Frank P. Martin. 

On examination of the records of the Lodge, )iow extant, ample 
evidence is found that the Lodge has not been derelict in its duty 
to the widow, the orphan and the needy. 

ADVANCK GKANCJK. 

Early in the year 1S74 the necessary papers for the preliminary 
steps in the organization of subordinate granges were placed in the 
hands of one of our farmers, who, on receiving- them, called upon 
another prominent farmer and found him ready to engage in the 
work. They started together to circulate a petition for a charter, and 
found most of those whose attention they called to the s^ubject, ready 
to sign at once. A few hesitated on account of the existence of a 
farmers' club, which was then in a Honrishing condition. These 
subsequently wai\ed their objections, and the leading members of 
the club became clKutcr members of the grange. On the after- 
noon of February 20, ls74. Worthy Brother Deputy C. C Shaw in- 



ADVANCE GRANGE . 123 

stituted Advnuee Grnnge with tliirty meinhers, tlie inaxiinuin luiiu- 
hn- then nllowed as charter meiubers. Tlieir names are as follows : 

II. -nn (;i;iy. (iooruv Buss, Mrs. (Jcoi-oc liiiss. r>cvi A. ri.Mc<". Mrs. f.cvi 
A. lM."n-c. (li.-ii-lcs C. SpMliliiiii'. Ilciuy X. (ir.i.v. ^frs. ll«Mny X. (Jray. 
J.)s<'i)li W. Stil.'s. ^V:.1.1.. Fosl.'i-. Mis. W.il.lo' Im.sCt, (Iimi'i.-s Wliil'c, 
.hiiiK's lliilrhiiKoii. Joliii I). Wilson. Havid W . Ifiis^cll. ( J.iidiici IJlam-h- 
anl, Mrs. (Janlu.-r HUiiichar.l. A. D. .\I>I.(.I. >[rs. A. D. Ahli.n. ( I (•(.)•,<••<' TI. 
Keycs. Mrs. (icors-c H. Kcy.-s, (;c()i--«v HarrcM. .Mrs. (Jcoryc BarrctI, 
(;<-()rj>-e L. Dascoiiilx'. Mrs. (icornc [.. Duscoiiilu-. \V. K". >ri-(;n'j>or. .Mrs. 
W. K. :\r(_'(;n'g()r. Charlcs Wilson. Jacob I'lituaui aii.i Tlionias I.aw. 

The otHeers elected for the llrst year were as follows : 

Masler. II.Miry (iniy: Ovcrsc.-r. Waldo Foster: I.cl iircr. (J.L. Das- 
i-onihc: Steward, (ico. 11. Key<"s: .Vssistaiil Steward. Henry X. (;ra> : 
Cliaplain. ( liarles AVilson : Treasurer. (;ardiier Bianehard: Secretary. .\. 
i)\vi>--lit Ai)hot; Gate K<"eiM'r. .1. \\ . Stiles: Ceres. .Mrs. Henry \. (Jray: 
Pomona. :Mrs. Levi A. Pierc<': Flora. Mr<. (Gardner Bianehard: F.ady 
Assistant Steward. Mrs. Ceoriic 11. Keyes. 

]Many others were desirous of joining, but could not be received 
at that time, being excluded by the rules. Tliese persons took an 
early opportunity to present applications in the prescribed form, 
and were accepted. At the annual meeting for choice of odicers 
for the year l-S?."). the old l)oard was rei'dected entire. 

Since tliat time the Masters have been : 

Henry (iray. lS7(i: (;eoi<>-e H. Keyes. 1S77-7S: (Jeoriic I.. Dasconihe, 
lS7!»-80; \. Dwii^lit Abbot, 1SS1-S2: Wnlns F. Stowe. ISS.i: A. II. (Jaiic 
1884: <;eory:e S. Fowler. ISS.-); Willis II. Abbot, ]88(J. 

Since the orsianization oF the Ciran^c. there have l)een one Ireasincr ;ind 
two secretaries— .\. Dwi^^ht Abbot and, since ISSJ. .Mrs. A. Dwiijiit .\b- 
l)ot. Whole nuini)er of menibcM-s Ironi the bef)-innin<i-. Ill: jiresent iiwni- 
ber. !t7: lost by death. 10. and by removal from town. I!». Meetinii's have 
usually been held once in two weeks. 

(iI!.4NI> AintV COST. 

Abiel A. Livermore Post, No. 71, (xrand Army of the Kepublic, 
was organized at l)ei)ot Hall, Wilton, New Hampshire, on Thursday 
evening, September (i, l.ss;i, with seventeen charter members. 

I'he following oflicers were chosen : 

Connnander, A. A. Clark; S. \. Connnander, C. A. Fmerson : .] . \ . 
Commander. C. H. Ham: Adjutant. Ileniy O. Sargent: (^nartermustei-. 
c. C. Si)aidin<;-: Sur<-eon. .). B. Daseondie: cba|)l.iin. I.'.'v. A. K. Tracy: 

onicei-of the |);iy. 1. X. Ilulebinson: Ollicer ot the(;uard. D. Mali y: 

Serii-eant Major. Lucius A. Wa\ : (Quartermasters Seriifaut . 'I'. II. Iliirle\. 



124 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

The records show that at this time, 1887, the Post has consisted 
of thirty-seven comrades. One, T. H. Hurley, has deceased. 

Soon after the close of the war a large part of the survivors left 
Wilton, and have since resided in other places : others have died. 

We copy from the record of tlie memorial service held in 1884 : 

Post iiier iit 12. ."{0 :ir Post room to jittend deconitioii scivicos. The pro- 
cession inuiiccHatcly t\)nnctl hi the followiiio; order: Tlip Post under the 
conmiand of tlic olticcr of tlie day. I. X. niitchiiison : the coininander in 
coiniiiaiid of tlie procession; tlic junior vice commander at tlie head of 
tlie hand: the scholars of District N"o. 4 witli their tea(4iers. and the rej)- 
res«>ntatives of otlier scliools in town. 

Tlie procession moved down Main to Forest street, halting at tin' hotel, 
where the orator of the day was received: thence to the depot, thence up 
Park street to the Unitarian church, where the memorial services of the 
(J. A. R. were performed, which consisted of reading the orders for me- 
morial services from Xational and Department Headquarters, reading of 
the Scrii)tures by Pev. A. E. 'J'racy. oration by Rev. S. (". Fletcher, 
colonel of (ith Maine Volunteers, afterward colonel of 1st Maine Veterans, 
'i'he oration was listened to ivitli much attention, was well delivered and 
well received; in fact, was full of solid shot. Patriotic songs by the choir 
under the leudershii> of Comrade ('. \V. Edwards, remarks by Rev. I. 
.S. Lincoln, prayer by Rev. 11. D. Dix. 

Services at the churcli being ended, the procession was refoniie<l in the 
.same order as before, and. accompanied by citizens in carriages, marched 
to the cemetery on the hill, where prayer was offered by Rev. A. E. 
Tracy, and the memorial service was performed by decorating with a 
wreath and shield each grave of those of our comrades that have gone be- 
fore. 'I'heuce to the south yard, wliere Rev. G. ('. Trow made the prayer, 
and the graves were visited bj- tlie whole Post, and floral offerings were 
l»laced u])on the mounds. Thence to the north, or Vale End. cemetery, 
where like services were i)erformed. The Post took carriages and met af 
Depot JIall, thence marched, e.seorted by the band, to the Post room, 
where a resolution was passed thanking the speaker for his able and elo- 
(pient address, the scliolars for turning out so bountifully, and the citizens 
for their timely contributions and other favors, and last, though not least, 
the band, which exci'cded our most sanguine exi»ectations in assisting us 
in making the oi-casion a glorious success; in fact, a red-letter day in the 
history of the good old town of Wilton. 

1;Ki;1 l.AK MF,KTIN<;. 
.May 11. ISS.-). By the invitation of the Rev. G. D. lilack of the I'nita- 
rian eburch, the Post voted to attend divine service there on ^f<>inorial 
Sunday. May 24. I'ost met as per order of the last meeting at 1()..{(> 
o"cl(H-k. 'I'he Post inarched to the Initarian church, where the .Sunday 
memorial services were held, the sermon by Rev. (i. D. Itlack. The 
church was packed— a plea.sant tliough sa»l reminder of tlie days that are 
passed. 



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MKMOWIAI. l•.\^ 



May 30, 1885. The order ot the services was ilie same as tlie year pw- 
vious; singino; by a doiihle male ([iiarlel. oralicm by Hon. ('. II. Burns, 
who gavp one of liis Itcst addresses, and the eh>sing prayer by IJev. I). E. 
Adams. After tlie elose of the services tlie procession was reformed, and 
proceeded to the several cemeteries, where tlie decoration services were 
appropriately performed. 

May 11, ISSo. Comrade Ifev. A. K. Tracy, having severed liis relation- 
.sliip with tlie Second Congregational dmrch and l)eing about to remove 
from town, presented a request for a discharge, which was granted him. 

SAD EVKNT. 

March 1, 18H6. As Mr. Timothy H. Hurley was driving a load 
of wood down the hill near Mr, Pierce Gage's, the yoke by which 
his horses held the load broke, and he fell forward, the sled rnnniug 
upon him. When he was discovered, his neck was broken and his 
body so mangled that it was evident that his death must have been 
instantaneous. Mr. Hurley was a charter member of A. A. Liver- 
more Post, No. 71, Ci. A. R., and, at its organization, was elected 
(Quartermaster's Sergeant, and held the office until his death. 



At the regular meeting of A. A. I^ivermore Post, (J. A. If., May 8, 1880, 
the death of Comrade Hurley was announced by the Adjutant, and eulo- 
gistic remarks were made by comrades, and the following resolutions 
were adopted by the Post : 

Whereas, in view of the loss we have sustained by the decease of our 
comrade and associate, Timothy H. Hurley, and the still heavier loss sus- 
tained by those who were nearest and dearest to him, therefore be it 

Resolved, that it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to 
say that, in regretting his removal from our midst, we mourn for one who 
was in every way worthy of 'our respect and regard. 

Eesolvfich that in tlu' death of our comrade, this Post laments the loss 
of one of its most active members, whose utmost endeavors were exerted 
for its welfare and prosperity. 

Resolved, tlnit we tender to the widow and the children in their great 
alHietion our kindest sympathy, and would exi»ress the hope that their 
grief may in a measure lie assuaged liy the kmiw ledge that his life had 
not been livedin vain, but, that both as a soldier and a citizen, he was 
honest, upright, and faithful to every trust. 

Resolved, th-M these resolutions be placed ou tlic iccords i>[ the Post, 
and a coi)y be transmitted to the family of our deceased comrade, and to 
the Wilton .Journal and the Veterans" Advocate for publication. 

Voted, to pay funeral eNp.-uses of Comr.ide Hurley, if not in excess of 
thirty dollars. 



12() HISTOKY or WILTOJS'. 



VolCiL to order tlic Adjutant to pay tliosc 1)ills and send tlieui rtn'eii)to(l 
to Mrs. Jliirloy, the widow of Connado Hurley, and to ilraw on the (Quar- 
termaster for tlie funds. 

Voted, that tlie Quartermaster's Sergeant's badge, being ]>roi>erty of 
the Post, be given to his widow and his boys as a Iveepsalve. 

I{K('»)I!I>S or MKMOI.'IAI. SINUAV. 

May ;{(), ISsd. Post assembled at tlie middle of the town, where they 
were reeuforeed by twenty comrades of Post Xo. 15, antl attended ser- 
vices in liev. Mr. Trow's eluircli, which was completely tilled l)y comrades 
and tiieir friends. Rev. Mr. Trow conducted the services in ;i liiglily im- 
pressive and satisfactory manner. ,\. collation, consisting simply of cof- 
fee and crackers, was furnished at Citizens' Hall by the Post. At 2 
o'clock the Post, with visiting comrades and friends, tilled the Unitarian 
church at the Centre and listened to a stirring and patriotic address from 
Professor H. H. Lincoln. 

KKCOl.'DS Ol' DKCOIiATlON DAY. 

May .{J, ISSt). post met at the Post room and formed a procession, and 
at 1.15 P. M. marched down Maple street to the residence of Mr. S. X. 
Center, where Rev. 1). E. Adams, the orator of the day. was taken in. 
countermarched up Maple street, taking in on the way Rev. I. S. r>incoln. 
then marched to the Town Hall, which was tilled l)y an api)reciating 
audience. 

'i'he order ol the services at tbe hall was the same as in previou-^ years. 
The procession was reformed, and proceeded to the sevej-al cemeteries 
and garlamled the graves with wreaths and flowers. In the south yard a 
sad picture was ])i-esented to "the I'ost: the widow, with her children 
around liei-. bowed in grief at the grave of Comrade Hurley. 

lUCCOKDS OK .AIKJIOHIAI, •SINDAV. ^ 

May 2!>, 1SS7. Hy invitation of the pastor, memorial services were had 
at the rnitarian church at East Wilton. 

KKCOUDS OF IUX'OKATION UAV. 

May ;{0. 18S7. The day was observed by the Post . scholars and citi- 
zens with unabated inten'st. l)y a procession and customary services at 
the Town Hall. Dr. A. F. Holt, surgeon general on the staff of (iov. 
Ames of Ma<saclmsetrs, lieing the orator. The exercises were arranged in 
the following order : Reading of ordeis. Scripture reading, prayer, song. 
" Let the De.id and iIk- Beautiful Rest." reading of poem by Miss Grace 
Filanch.-ird. oration by (ien. A. V. lloil. song. •• El(.wers We P.ring to Deck 
Each (Jrave." benediction. 

The services were of high order and were duly aiii>reeialed. Th(M""<»- 
cession was reforuK'd and proceed to Ibc several cemeteries, and pro- 
fnselv garlande.l the liiaves of the soldiers. 



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MEMORIAL I'OKM. 127 

I'OK.M WHITTKX FOU A. A. LIVEKMOKK I'OST, NO. 71, 

HV 1!KV. IIIANK 1.. I'llALEX. 

Hail to the soldii-r li.-io.'s .load, N.) ■■limdrr dco.ls w.it ••v.r done, 

Who silent >leeii in luinow bed. On hmd or se.i, ImmcmIIi tlic sun. 

Beneath the sod, or in the sea, 

Where'ei- tlieir sacred ashes be, 

Whether they lie "neutb costly stone. 

Or in some nameless grave unknown. 

We count tlieni all, brave men and true. 

Our noble boys who wore the bhu'. Tlie loyal North forgives the (iray, 

Uut never, while the light of day" 
Hail to the men who won the lield, Is ditferent from the black of nigl.t, 

Who bared their breasts, a living shield. Will Tnion men call in-asoii right. 

To meet the rebel battle shock, No, never will the Northern mind 

And stood as firm as granite rock Uecome so foolish or so blind. 

I'ntil the bloody strife was o'ei-, 
And treason crushed to rise no more. The .**outli was inroru 

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CHAPTER XIII. 



CHURCHES AND ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS. 

The history of religiou iu rviiy connnuuity or nation is one of 
the best keys to understand the character and aim of that commu- 
nity or nation. But this is especially true of our New England 
towns, for the fundamental motive of their settlement was religion. 
Qur forefathers came to America, not for trade or mines of silver 
and gold, but for freedom to worship God after the dictates of their 
hearts and consciences, unawed by king or priest. Nor does it 
make any difference that they held very narrow views of the real 
nature of religious libert}', and were more anxious for their own 
liberty than for securing it to all men on an impartial basis. Their 
liberty was thus limited to what may be called Puritan , Congrega- 
tional freedom, not (Quaker, Baptist, Episcopalian, or universal 
freedom. Still, so far as it went, it was true liberty, and it has 
proved the germ of our ever enlarging toleration and liberty in all 
directions, civil, religious and social, until it has burst all ecclesiasti- 
cal bounds and has separated church and state, emancipated the 
slaves and made Americn the glorious synonyme of liberty to all the 
world. 

In taking uj), therefore, a brief sketch of the history of religion in 
our good town of Wilton for the past one hundred and tifty years, 
since it had a name to live, the idea of religious liberty has been 
tlie genius of the place. This idea ha^ opened the door to freer 
forms of faith and to more toleration of sentiment. The principle 
is the old doctrine of Martin Luther, of " the right of private judg- 
ment ;■' it is what Koger Williams called " soul-liberty," that every 
one should iiave tiie privilege and be encouraged to worslup God 
according to his own conscientious views, witii none to molest or 
to make him afraid. This |)rinciple inaugurated "the voluntary 



ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS. 129 

system," which has proved a better way of supporting religious in- 
stitutions than the old method of compulsive taxation. Both civil 
and religious liberty have worked well in our country. 

The religious interests of the Puritans were their supreme in- 
terests. For these they lived, labored, prayed and suffered. If 
other lands and climes can boast of richer soils, milder skies, more 
precious mines, it is the glory of New P^ngland that the motto of 
her homes and her churches, her states and her schools and colleges 
has been " Christo et prdesid'," '' To Christ and the church." 

('nUKCIlE.>S AND CHIIKCH 1JUILI)1N<;S. 

We have already seen the origin of the religious history of the 
town in the provision made b}^ the original grantors to establish a 
town church, as was customary in those days. This town church, 
to the support of which all contributed by annual taxes, and on 
whose services almost all the inhabitants regularly attended, was 
for many years the only church in town, and Avent under the name 
of the Congregational Church, that ])eing the form of the church 
government. 

The foresight of the original proprietors, who made grants and 
encouraged the first settlers, is shown also in making provision for 
education by setting apart a share of two hundred and forty acres 
for schools, and a like generous provision for the first minister of 
one share, and for the church of one share. The latter was called 
glebe land, so that a goodly amount of the land was consecrated to 
education and religion ; a noble testimony to the appreciation of these 
twin agencies of civilization and human welfare. Should we have 
the public spirit to do as much now in a like situation? 

The conditions of ministerial settlement were a bonus of sixty 
pounds sterling, to be paid down ; a share of two hundred and forty 
acres of land in perpetual ownership : forty pounds sterling annual 
salary, to be successively raised to forty-five and fifty pounds, as 
the settlers should increase, and thirty cords of wood, cut and 
})rought yearly to the minister's house. 

The same grantors had also made it a condition in the original in- 
strument of settlement, that a church building should be erected by 
November, 1752. This condition was fulfilled, and a log church 
was built on the common at the Centre, not far from the spot wliere 
the I'nitarian church now stands. Little is known of its history, 
though venerable as the house of Avorship of our forefathers. It 
continued to be used for about twenty-one years and was then 



130 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

taken dowu. For some years transient preaeliers performed the re- 
ligious services, two of whom were invited to settle, but declined. 
The tirst minister was Rev. Jonathan Livennore, a son of Deacon 
Jonathan Livennore of Northborough, Massachusetts. He was 
born December 18, 172I», graduated from Harvard College in 1760, 
was ordained December 14, 1763, resigned in February, 1777, and 
died July 20, 1809. A sketch of his life and character is given 
elsewhere. Not much clew has been found to the ordination ser- 
vices, except a list of the churches invited to aid in them.* 

The second meeting-house was a large two-story building, situ- 
ated a little to the north of the old one on the common. It was 
built, like the tirst house, at the expense of the whole town. It had 
a porch at the east end and one at the west end. It had a 
high pulpit, after the manner of the times, over which was sus- 
pended a huge sounding-board, Two rows of large windows ex- 
tended round the building. The pews were square, with seats that 
were turned up in prayer time, and were let down with a distinct 
emphasis of sound at the close. In front of the pews l)efore the 
pulpit were open seats for the aged and deaf, and directly imder the 
high pulpit, the deacons' seat and the communion table. Galleries 
were built on three sides of the church, supported by pillars planted 
in the churt-h tloor. They were divided into pews, and the gallery 
opposite the pulpit was provided with seats for the singers. In the 
early days the attic, to which there was an ascent by a trap door, 
was the powder arsenal of the town ; the earthly and the heavenly 
ammunition being tlnis stored under one roof. Originally there was 
no bell, but one was placed in the east tower, or porch, in the year 
1832. ' ' 

At the raising of the church on September 7, 177;), a terrible acci- 
dent occurred. When the frame was nearly up, one of the central 
beams broke and fell, because the post that supported it was rotten 
or worm-eaten at the core. A large body of timber, boards and tools, 
such as axes, iron bars, hammers, adzes, etc., and upwards of fifty 
persons standing on the beams in the middle of the frame, all fell 
to the ground, nearly thirty feet below. Three men were instantly 
killed, two died soon after of their wounds, others were crippled 
for life, and of the fifty-three that fell not one escaped without 
either broken bones, terrible bruises, or cuts from the axes and 
other tools. As many of them were picked men from the town 



Sfe Appendix on " Koclcsiastk-iil rroci-eaings." 



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131 



and its vicinity, and were heads of families, it can be imagined 
uhat was tlie consternation and grief in the sparse popnlation on 
that da}', and how great was the loss, not only to Wilton, but to 
the neighboring towns. Upon reflection on the event in later times, 
it has been not unnaturally conjectured that possibly a previous 
vote of the town, providing for a large amount of spirituous liquors, 
may have had something to do with it, and that it was not alto- 
gether an accident, but the result of too much good cheer and con- 
sequent self-confidence on the part of the master workman and his 
associates. 

The following verses, composed '* on the unhappy accident which 
happened at the raising of Wilton meeting-house," exhibit a curious 
mingling of old-time theology and quaint lamentation. In giving 
this poem we follow a copy, found by a resident of Topsham, Ver- 
mont, among the papers of his father, who received it, when a boy 
in Massachusetts, from his teacher, a one-legged man, name un- 
known, who is supposed to have been the author. 



Attention give, and you sliall liear 

A melancholy theme. 
It's such an instance as there is 

Hut very seldom seen. 

Ill seventeen liunilred and seventy-three, 

September, seventh dav. 
At Wilton did Almighty (iod 

His anger there display. 

Of men, a great collection met, 

A meeting-house to raise. 
Wherein to speak God's holy word. 

And for to sing His praise. 

<i()d did their labour prosper in 

Erecting of this frame, 
I'ntil it was almost compleat. 

And joyful they became. 

They thought the worst was past and gone, 
And they were bold and brave; 

I'oor souls, they did but little think 
They were so near the grave. 

All on a sudden, a beam broke 

And let down fifty-three; 
Full twenty-seven feet they fell, 

A mournful sight to see. 

Much timber with these men did fall. 

And edged tools likewise, 
AH in a heap together lay. 

With bitter shrieks and cries. 

Twould pierce the hardest lieiirt to hear 
The sighs aiid bitter jTroans 
of those that in the ruins lay. 

With wounds and broki-n hones. 

Some lay with broken shoulder-bones. 
And" some with broken arms, 

< )rhers with broken legs and thighs, 
And divers other harms. 



Many lay bleeding on the ground, 
-Vll bathed in crimson gore, 

Crying, "Dear Jesus, mighty to save, 
Thy mercy we implore." 

Heart-piercing sight for to behold. 

It caused many a sob 
To see these poor "distressed men 

Lie wallowing in their blood. 

One instantaneously was killed ; 

His soul has taken flight 
To mansions of eternal day. 

Or everlasting night. 

Two more, in a few minutes space. 

Did bid this world adieu. 
Who are rejected of their God, 

Or with His chosen few. 

Two more in a short time did pass 
Thro' death's dark shady vale ; 

Which now are in the realms of jov. 
Or the infernal hell. 

But we must hope their precious souls 

Are with their Jesus dear. 
Heaping the fruits, the blessed fruits. 

Of faithful servants here. 

And if this be their happy case. 

Glory to God be given. 
< ) blessed day ! O happv fall ! 

That sent their souls to heaven ; 

\Vhere there's no danger of a fall, 

Xor nothing to molest: 
No grief, no smrow to disturb 

Their everlasting rest. 

While their tlear friends are bowed dowr 
With sorrow for their sake. 

Grieving and mourning till their hearts 
Are ready for to break. 



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HISTORY OF AVILTON, 



Fathers for their deceiii^ert sons 
Go raonrnliig all the day ; 

But blessed be the name of (iod 
That gives and takes away. 

Poor tender-liearted mothers are 
With sorrow bowed Aoww : 

The children, which their bodies bare 
Are now made meat tor worms. 

Children of fathers are bereft ; 

Thev mourn like little lambs. 
When they have l)een engaged in lAtiy 

And lo8t sight of their dams. 

Widows wear garments of sackcloth ; 

Their grief is very great. 
Thev mourning go like turtle doves, 

When they have lost their mates. 

Brothers and sisters followed have 
Their corpses to the grave. 

And bid to them a long forewell, 
And took of them their leave. 



AV»'"ve seen our fellows called away 

Into eternity; 
Which is a certain evidence 

Of our nmrtality. 

And now whoever read these lines 

And meditate thereon. 
Tlieir hearts would l)reak, if they were n 

As liaril as any stone. 

Kemember well that mournful .-eene. 

That melancholy day. 
In which tb" Almighty sent grim Death, 

And snalcb'd tlieir souls away 

Into the unseen, eternal wctrld 

To spend eternity, 
Of unexpected blessedness. 

Or boundless misery. 

According as their works have been. 
In the vineyard of their Lord, 

.><o thev'd receive of (iod. their .Judge. 
Their right and iiist reward. 



Arri.lCATlON". 



Come let us some improvementjnake. 

And to ourselves apply, 
This awful Providence of God, 

That came to us so nigh. 

By this we see, and certain be. 

Our lives uncertain are, 
Therefore let all, both great and small. 

For sudden death prepare. 

For at God's call we all must bow, 
When death does give the blow, 

We must appear at His commaiul. 
Whether prepared or no. 

When grim death, with his ghastly ey< 

Shall in our faces stare. 
And summons us for to appear 

At (iod's tribunal bar. 

We must submit. \\c can't withstand 

The messenger of death. 
We must with cold and trembling lips 

Resign our vital breatli 

And launch into the uuscen world 

To meet omnipotence. 
To have our doom pronounc'd, and to 

Keceive our recompence. 

And if our deeds have evil been. 

We shall receive this doom, 
" Depart from me, I know you not. 

tor you did me disown." 

Down I down ! into a ilccp abyss 



Our souls are plnng'd, therein to dwel 
Throughout eternity. 

-Vn angry God, a pouring forth 

The Vials of His wrath. 
His indignation upon us. 

Which is the second death. 

Tlier'fore as we must all be judg"d 
According as we've done, , 

"Tis highly needful for us all 
The Christian race to run ; 

I'ut on breast-plates of righteousness. 
And take the shield of faith. 

The Spirit's sword for to defend 
Us in His narrow |iath. 

I-et us be nuiking peace with God, 
While we have life and breath. 

That so we may prepared be 
To meet a .sudden death. 

.\nd be thereby translated from 

This world of misery 
Into a world of joy anil bliss. 

To dwell with God on high. 

To drink of the pure streams. 

That tiow at God's right hand. 
And to enjoy His heavenly love. 

Forever without end. 

That this be our hajipv case. 
When we this life" shall end. 

God grant of His intinite grace. 
'iTmnigh .Jesus (Christ, .Amen. 



The people, however, recovered their courage aud completed the 
church, which was dedicated .lanuarv .">. 177'). The pastor, Rev. 
.Jonathan J.iveruiore, preached a sermon tioiii 1 C'hronit'les 2'.i : H, 
which has since been published. 

This church was struck by lightuiugon Friday, .Inly 2(1. l)Stt4, and. 
according to the narrative of Rev. Thomas Heede, then pastor of 



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FIRST CONGREOATIONAL CHURCH. 138 

the churcli. -'One of the middle potsts :it the east end was reut 
from top to hottoin, the windows were burst out, and pieces of lath 
and plastering were sent from the east to the west end of the house 
with a force sutHcient to break glass. When the charge reached 
the ground, it took a horizontal direction and left visible marks 
upon the surface for several uxls before it was conducted into the 
eartli. Tliere was no lightning rod then attached to the house. 
One was afterwards put upon it." 

The second minister of the church, Kev. Abel Fisk, was born 
in Pepperell, Massachusetts, in 17.') 2, graduated at Harvard College 
in 1774, was ordained in Wilton November 18, 1778, and remained 
the pastor of the church until his death, April 21, 1802. 

He was succeeded by Kev. Thomas Beede, who was born in Pop- 
lin, now Fremont, New Hampshire, in 1771, graduated at Harvard 
College in 17'.)8, was ordained in Wilton IMarch 2, 1808, and re- 
signed his charge .January l-"*, \X2'J. 

The services at his ordination were : 

Iiilrodiicrorv i)r;iycr hy rlic lf<'V. Mr. I'.iill.ir.l of Pepperell. 
Sennoii l)y rhe lley. .Mr. Kinersoii* ot llostoii, troiii 1 Cor. 2 : :2. 
Oniainino- pniyer by (he Kev. Mr. Chirk of l.exhigtoii. 
Charg'e l)y tile IJev. ^Iv. (Jooilridiic of f.yiideboronoii. 
Kiglit liaiKl of fell..\vslii|) by tbc IN-s . Mr. lianiind of Amherst. 
Coiicbidino' pr.iyer by tlie IJev. Mr. Hill of M.is<.ii. 

Tiie organization of tho clun'ch was at lirst by a covenant,! 
agreeably to the method of .Xcw Fnglaiid Congregationalism, not 
by a specific creed. The lirst church in Plymouth, where the Pil- 
grims landed, was organized in that way, and still retains its cove- 
nant. During Mr. Beede's ministry a creed was adopted, but sub- 
se(piently it was dro[)ped, and the church reverted to the original 
method of a covenant. This caused dissatisfaction among some 
of the members, and a second Congregational church was formed 
.Inly IS, 182;5, holding Trinitarian views, and consisting at first of 
seventeen members. 

Rev. Stephen A. Barnard was ordaiiu'd over the First Church 
January L"), 18;{0, and resigned his oftice April 2."), 18;);'). Rev. 
Abner J). Jones succeeded Mr. Barnard, and was ordained January 
1, 18;)4. He was succeeded by Rev. Nathauiel AVhitman, who was 
installed October A, IS.SC, and continued pastor of the church till 
184;i. 



* lie\ . Mr. Kiiicixin \v:i« tlic Ijitlicr of Haliili Wiililo KniiTSOii. 
t SCO AppctKlix. 



134 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

The following ministers succeeded Mr. Whitman in rapid rotation : 
Rev. William A. Whitwell, 1 843-50; Rev. Seth Saltmarsh, M. D., 
1851-53; Rev. John N. Bellows, 1854-55; Rev. Stillman Clark, 
1857-63; Rev. Levi W. Ham, 1863-64: Rev. William B. Buxton, 
1865-67; Rev. Richard Coleman, 1868-70 ; Rev. Increase Sumner 
Lincoln, 1870-70; Rev. Charles Henry Rickards, 1880-81; Rev. 
Henry Dana Dix, 1882-85. Rev. Frank L. Plialen, the present 
pastor, was settled in 1886. 

During this period several other ministers have for a short time 
supplied the pulpit. 

The venerable ancient meeting-house, whioh was built during 
the ministry of Mr. Livermore, and at whose raising the fatal 
catastrophe before related occurred, was burned December 8, 1859, 
in the night, soon after a children's concert given by IMiss Mary 
Thurston. So great was the regret of the town at its loss, that a 
committee was chosen to investigate the matter. Their report 
throws much light on the history of the town, and reveals the feel- 
ings of the inhabitants about the destruction of the church ; but 
no certain conclusion was reached as to the cause of the fire, 
whether it was intentional or accidental, but that probably it was 
the work of an incendiary. The present I'nitarian Congregational 
church was erected in its place, and was dedicated January 10, 
1861. The dedication sermon of the old church, by Rev. Jonathan 
Livermore, January 5, 1775, and the dedication sermon of the new 
church, January 10, 1861, by his grandson. Rev. Abiel Abbot Liv- 
ermore, were published in a pamphlet together. 

THK UNIVERSALIST SO'CIKTV. 

The second religious society of Wilton w^as established by the 
Universalists in 1813. It had only occasional preaching, and no 
settled pastor, and no meeting-house. It was customary for the 
members to meet in the Brick Hall, and, in later years, they had 
their services in the First Congregational Church. Rev. Messrs. 
Ballon, Skinner, Streeter and others ofilciated on these occasions, 
gathered large audiences, and proclaimed the doctrine of universal 
salvation, of the future holiness and happiness of the whole human 
race. The society has long ceased to exist, but its sentiments are 
widely diffused. 

HISTORY OF THE HAPTIST (HI K( II. HV UKV. GlCOKCiK ( . lltow. 

The Baptist church in Wilton was i-onstituted April 7, 1^17, with 
eleven members: Peirce (iage, Joseph Holt, William Mausnr, 



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BAPTIST CHURCH. 135 

Ebenezer (handler, Willimn Howard, Jabez Goldsmith, Joseph 
Smith, Abigail Smith, Lucy Smith, Mary Goldsmith and Chloe 
Bales. The last survivor of these was Deacon Joseph Smith, who 
died March IG, ]8H;5, aged ninety-four years and five months. He 
was made deacon very soon after the church was constituted, and 
held tlie ottice till his death. He was a man of deep piety and fully 
consecrated to Christ. Associated with him in the deacon's office, 
(luring most of his active life, was Deacon Timothy Gray. 

The same day tlie church was constituted, six were added to its 
membership by letter, and seven by baptism ; by letter, William 
(ioldsmith, Hannah Goldsmith, Anna Upton, Betsy Holt, Esther 
Holt and Sally Mansur ; by baptism, William Bales, William L. 
Bales, Timothy (iray, John Peabody, Susannah Smith, Nancy 
Gray and Sally Peabody. 

For some years previous to this, a few residents of Wilton had 
embraced Baptist principles and had united with the Baptist church 
in Mason. The pastor of that church. Rev. William Elliott, fre- 
(piently visited Wilton and preached to the people assembled in pri- 
vate houses, the school-houses in town being closed against him. 
The truth, however, could not be bound ; quite a number received 
it gladly, and, eujbracing the same, became consistent Baptists. 

During the winter of 1SV'-17, under the labors of Rev. George 
Evans, the Spirit was poured out. Some were converted, and the 
• lesire to have a church in Wilton, which had been for some time 
burning in the hearts of the faithful few, was so much strengthened 
that they resolved to organize a church, and did so, as above stated. 
The church thus constituted had no pastor for fourteen months, but 
was supplied a part of the time by Brother Benjamin T. Lane. 
Eleven were added to the church during this time. In June, 1818, 
Rev. Ezra Wilmoth was settled as pastor, the church then number- 
ing thirty-five. He baptized forty-nine. He was succeeded in 
February, l.S2;3, by Rev. Beuel Lathrop, who served one year. 
After this for a while the church was supplied by the neighboring 
pastors. From February, 182:?, to October, 1827, "twenty-five were 
]>aptized. 

In 1827 the church and society built its present meeting-house 
at Wilton Centre. November 7th it was dedicated, and the same 
day Brother Simon Fletcher was ordained. He served the church 
three years and baptized three persons, and was succeeded in 1830 
l)y Brother Caleb Brown. He was ordained and served the church 
two years, and during the time eleven were bai)tized. In 1833 



13(1 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Brother Harrison Strong was ordained. He served two years and 
baptized nine persons. He was succeeded in .lune, 183;"), by Rev. 
.John Cannon, who served one year and baptized seven persons. 
After tliis Kev. Ezra AMlmoth again served the church for a season 
and baptized seven. In August, 18:38, Kev. N. AV. Smith became 
pastor ; lie served eigliteen months and baptized two persons. 
About this time fourteen members were dismissed to form a church 
in Lyndeborough. Thus the church in AVilton is mother as well as 
daughter. In June, 1<S40, Rev. J. T. Appleton was settled as pas- 
tor. He baptized twenty-nine. He was succeeded by Rev. Henry 
Tonkin in April, 184o, who served seven years and baptized eight 
persons. In 1850 Rev. Horace Eaton became pastor, who served 
four years and baptized eighteen. From isr)4 to 1800 the church 
had no pastor, but during this time three were baptized. In Au- 
gust, 1860, Rev. Nelson B. .Tones became pastor. He baptized 
eleven, and closed his labors in 18r>4. In December, 1860, Brother 
S. C. Fletcher was ordained as pastor, served tlie church seven years, 
and baptized forty-nine persons. In ISO 7 the church and society built 
a parsonage at Gray's corner. In 1874 Brother William Libbey was 
called to be pastor, and was ordained in October of that year. He 
baptized four, aud closed his labors in March, 1^77. The church at 
once extended a call to Rev. .1. II. Leaned, who commenced his 
labors in May. He held the pastorate sixteen months, but his 
health permitted him to occupy the pulpit only a few months. Two 
were baptized. February 17, 1881, Brother (George C. Trow was 
ordained and installed pastor of the cluucli. Five were baptized 
up to this time, October, 188;i. 

The church has existed sixty-six years and has had sixteen pas- 
tors. It has witnessed many precious revivals, and has had baptized 
into its fellowship two hundred and forty-foin-. Four of these are, 
or have been, jireachers of the gospel. 

Ulsroin OK TIIK SK.COM) rON(;RE(iATIONAI, (IllHCll. HY KKV. A. K. 
THACY. 

The Second C'ongregatiouMl Church of Wilton w:is organized .Inly 
18, 182;). It consisted of seventeen members, five males and 
twelve females. It resulted from the conviction that the views and 
teachings of the pastor of the church of which these persons were 
members were not in accordance with the Bible : the chief differ- 
ence of oitiniun being in resi)ect to tiie doctrine of the person of 



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SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 137 

Christ. The uew church rctiiiued the confeBsioii of faith'nnd cove- 
nant of the oUl church, thus showing that they were not dissenters, 
liut held firmly to the old-time creeds. Previous to the formation 
of the clinrcli :ni ecclesiastical society had been organized May 
K!. ]S2;i. It consisted of those persons who afterward joined in 
tlie organization of the church and some others. Public worship 
was lield for a time in what was known as the "Brick Hall." Jt 
was over a store at the centre of Wilton. The chuix-h was without 
an installed pastor until December, l<s;5(), when INIr. William Kich- 
tirdson of Audover Seminary was ordained and installed pastor of 
the Second Congregational Church of Wilton. During the more 
than fifty-seven years since its organization public worship has been 
maintained ; sometimes by the aid of a minister, often a sermon 
was read and other acts of worshii) coiidnctfd by the ])eloved 
l)hysician, Ebenezer Rockwood, 'M. I). 

The first meeting-house of the Second Congregational society 
was erected in 182!) at Wilton Centre. It was dedicated January 
1, l.s;'>0. 'J'he pastorate of Rev. AVilliam Richardson continued 
till Octol)er 27, lH4n. Rev. Humphrey Moore was then invited to 
l)econie the pastor. He declined the call, but served as acting pas- 
tor for nearly two years. Rev. Charles ^Vhiting, second pastor of 
the church, was ordained and installed January 4, 1843; he was 
dismissed February K), IsfjO. Soon after his removal an attempt 
was made to unite the two societies. This proved unsuccessful and 
tlie church again opened its house of worship. 

In the summer of 18.51 an invitation was given this society to re- 
move its place of worship to East Wilton, where there was no meet- 
ing-house, September H), 1851, it was decided to accept this 
l)roposal. A house of worship was erected at once, wl^ich was 
dedicated .lune 10, l.s.')2. From Rev. C!harles Whiting's dismissal, 
February 13, 1850, until Fel)ruary 21. 185H, when Rev. Ebenezer 
S. Jordan was called, the church was without a settled minister. 
Rev. IT. H. Winchester was with the church two years of this time, 
but declined to be settled. INIr. Jordan resigned November 1, 
1859. Rev. Daniel E. Adams of Bangor Seminary was ordained 
and installed pastor December 5, isc.o. His was the longest pas- 
torate the church has had, terminating May ."), IsTd. Rev. .1. 
Newton Brown commenced lal)or as acting pastor December 1. 187(!, 
and served the church till August 15. \x~H. The present pastor, 
Hev. A. E. Tracy, began his services September 1, 1871), as acting 
i.Mstor, and was installed May 3. 18.S(). The deacons of the church 



138 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

have been Burleigh French, chosen January 19, 1824; Abel Fisk, 
chosen September 2, 18;)1 : Oliver Barrett, elected September 2. 
1830 : Hermon Abbot and William Sheldon, elected June (i, l<sr»2 : 
Charles Wilson and Asa B. Clark, chosen December 10, 187."). 

Very soon after the formation of the church a Sabbath Strhool 
was organized. Al)Out twenty members comprised its whole num- 
ber ; now it includes more than 200. It very soon collected, and 
has ever since maintained, an interesting and useful library. The 
whole number connected with the church since its organization up 
to January I. I8,S,'), was 480. The menabership at that date was 
147. An addition of twenty pews, was made to the meeting-house 
in 18.")7, and, later, an addition was .made to receive the line pipe 
organ, the gift of individuals to the society. In 18,')8 a vestry was 
built for social meetings ; this was sold and made into a pleasant 
home, now occupied by N. D. Foster, Esq. The present two-story 
chapel was built in 18r)7. 

The Ladies' Sewing Circle, the Mistletoe Band ami tlic Young 
People's Christian Endeavor Society are nmong the benevolent or- 
ganizations of this church. 

moCUAl'lIK AL NOTK KS. 

Rev. William Richardson, first pastor of the Second Congregation- 
al church, was born in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. 3Iarch 4, 1801, 
graduated at Andover Seminary in 18:50, was ordained pastor De- 
cember 1."), 18:^0. He was pastor of this church from 18;i0 to 1840, 
acting pastor at Lyndeborough from 1840 to 1841, and pastor at 
Deering, New Hampshire, from 1842 tq 1846. His eyes failed him 
and he lived in Manchester, New Hampshire, from 1840 until his 
death there September 0, 180!). His wife, Olive Tilton of Gilman- 
ton, is still living. She is a lady of superior qualities. 

Rev. Charles Whiting, the second pastor of the church, was born 
in Lyndeborough, New Hampshire, July 2:5. l.si.l. He graduated 
at Dartmouth College in is;',:), and at Andover Seminary in 1.S42. 
He was ordained Jantuuy 1 1, 1S42. was pastor of this church from 
184;} to 18r)0, and acting pastor from l.s.")0 to IS.",! . He was settled 
in Fayetteville, Illinois, fnmi 18r)l till his death. May «. 18r)5. His 
wife, Sarah Wyman of (Jreentield. New Ilanipshire, survived him. 
but is now dead. 

Rev. Ebenezer S. Jordan, third pastor of the church, was a na- 
tive of Maine, as was his wife. He was a graduate of Bowdoin 
College aud of Bangor Soininarv. and for a time a resident licen- 



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BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES. 139 

tiate at Andover. He was ordained at Wilton, December 17, 1«.'»7, 
and dismissed December ;">, IHfiO. He is now settled at Brownfield, 
Maine, where he has been pastor since 1874. 

Rev. Daniel E. Adams was born in Camden, Maine, in 1832. He 
graduated at IJangor Seminary in 1800, was installed pastor in Wil- 
ton December .'», 1800, and was dismissed May ;?, 187(!. He went 
directly to Ashburnham. jNIassachusetts, as acting pastor, and from 
there to Southboro', Massachusetts. His wife, Ellen E. Kings- 
bmy, of Keene, New Hampshire, died in May, 18H2. He was mar- 
ried in Eebruary, 1884, to J\liss Marion E. Center of Wilton. 

Rev. Alfred E. Tracy was born in West Brookfield, Massachu- 
setts, July 2, 184;"), graduated at Amherst College in 18(;'.), and at 
Andover Seminary in 1872. He was ordained and installed at Har- 
vard, Massachusetts, September 4, 1872, was dismissed in Septem- 
ber, 1874, and was pastor at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, from 1874 
to 1878. He supplied the church at Wilton in .Tune. 1.S7I), com- 
menced as acting pastor September 1, 187!), and was installed May 
l;}, 1880. His wife is Kate .S. Harwood, born in Bennington, Ver- 
mont ; her home at the time of their marriage was North Spring- 
field, Missouri. 

HISTORY OK TITK I.IBKRAI. ( IIKISTIAN (IHIMII, I'.V VIVA. I. SUMNEH 
IJNCOLN. 

This church was organized in the East village of this town, two 
miles from the Centre, in 18f)l». Its church edifice was erected and 
dedicated the same year. It contains the usual modern improve- 
ments, including a vestry in the basement, a lecture-room, a Sun- 
day-school room, a ladies' parlor ftnd a kitchen with all its needful 
accompaniments ; also a furnace, a line organ and a bell. Its site 
is very fine, being in every respect one of the Itest in town. The 
whole cost about ten thousand dollars. In the organized platform 
of this church, the words " church " and " society" are used in the 
same sense. 

The following articles are contained in the platform of fellowsiii}) : 

AijTit i.i; I. AVi'. wliosc name.* are signed beueath, unite ourselves in a 
(liristiau (lunch and Fellowshii* for our own rcli.oions unprovoinont. and 
as a means of usefulness to others. 

Artict.k 11. We thus (leclarf ami claim to hf mciiilxMs ot the <>i('al 
union of all Cliristiau disciplos of which .losiis Clirist is the living- Head, 
l.y tlie will of (Jod. 

Airrici.K III. Rccciviii-i-.Jcsiisasoiu-diviiK'ly-iiivciri'c.iclicrMml (iuiilc 
ami cai'Mcstly scckiiit-- to li.-ivc in us a mcasMrc of llicSpii-'il llial was in 



140 IIISTOUY OF WILTON. 

Ilini. we pli'dyc ourselves to follow the rnith. :is it sIimII he mjide known 
to our iiiiniis. l>orli lii belief and in life. 

AhtK'LK 1\'. NVe will ('o-oi)enite l)y coiitrilnitinii; nf oiir lime, iiitei-esr 
iind iiieiins ill siistnininii- the institution of feliuion. iiinl in all ( 'hi-isti;in 
work that sliall he undertaken l)y this Inion. 

Aktici.k \'. An\ person may hecome a memher of this I'nion hy 
siii'iiiiiii- this l(.i-m of ■•issoeiation. no ohjecfion heiuii' madi' hy those al- 

Tlie preceding is :»ii extniet ffoui the records of the society. 

Names of settled ministers: Aubrey J\I. Pendleton, from iMnrcii, 
l.S(;i). to 187.3: Charles H. Tindell. from April. IsTT.to November. 
1S7H ; James J. Twiss from November, l.sTlt, to April, 1H84. 
Frank L. I'lialen was ordained in 1880 and is the i)resent pastor. 
Several others have preached here as supplies for a limited time 
during the past sixteen years. 'I'he salaries hitherto paid to 
ministers by the society average about one thousand dollars per 
aiimiin. 

The audience room of the chiircii has sittings for three hundred. 
The society is now free from debt, and has a good Mmomit of pe- 
i-iiniary ability, though its membersjiip is not large. 

lIIsToltV Ol- Till-; CA IIIOI.IC ( III 1!( 11. I'.V 1!KV. KOMINO K. BlCKl.K. 

The first Catholic service ever held in Wilton was in ISCT by 
Rev. Father O'Donnell, then residing in Nashua. Tlie entire Cath- 
olic population at that time was seventeen families. At this period 
there was already a small Catholic Church in Milford, where services 
were held regularly once a month by Kev. Father O'Donnell. In 
1871) Rev. P. Ilolohan was placed in c.harge of the Catholic popu- 
lation of ]Milford, Wilton and Creenville, then ^lason village. Fa- 
ther Ilolohan resided in Milford. From that time Catholic services 
were held in Wilton twice a month, lu four years the Catholic 
population of Wilton trebled itself. In 1877 Rev. F. F. IJuckle 
was appointed to the above mission. Father Ilolohan going to 
Keene. In tiie autumn of 1X81 a Catholic Church was built in 
Wilton by Kc\ . I-:. !-:. jiuckie. who took up iiis residence there. 
The Catliolic poiJiilatioii at this dav is about live hundred souls.* 

The first ciiurch i)ell in Wilton was procured by subscription and 
donated to the town on certain conditions. 'I'he town erected a 

*Tliis uiiiiihpi- iiu-lu.l.-s sonic of \\w inliMl.itsiiits of I'iiK- VmII.-v in Milfonl. a niannfnct- 
iirlni; liiitnlct.— | S. I'ntnuni. 



TOLERATION ACT. 141 

tower at the east end of the old ineetiiii>"-house in wiiicli it was hung 
in the tiutnmn of \X'.'>'2. After the meeting-house was bnrned in 
l.S()i», what conld l)e saved of the metal was, by vote of the town, 
with other metal to make the weight equal to the old bell, recast 
and hung on the new Town House, now Citizens' Hall, and still 
hangs there. When the Second Congregational society built their 
church at East Wilton, they put a bell (m it, which after a few 
years was cracked, and was replaced by a new^ one, which is still 
sound and in use. When the I'uitariau Church at East Wilton was 
built, a bell was procured by subscription ; Dr. Eleeman and the 
^Messrs. Whitings were among the largest subscribers. The bell on 
the Town House was the gift of Dr. F. M. Pevey. 

Thus there have been erected, tirst and last, eight houses of pub- 
lic worship in town. Probably at least lift}' ministers have otticiat- 
ed in these churches as pastors during the one hundred and fifty 
years of the existence of the town. A generous endowment was 
extended at the outset ])y the wise and far-seeing proprietors to 
encourage Christian institutions here. Much has been expended 
since from year to year. The treasury of the Lord has not lacked 
either the rich man's offerings or the widow's mite. Once the 
means for supporting religious institutions were raised by taxation, 
and when there was ])ut one church, as was the fact for many years, 
all contributed to the connnon established Congregational Church, the 
favorite New England method of church government. The minis- 
ter was settled and paid by the town, but when the people began to 
wince at the burden, they were for a time still taxed, but were al- 
k»wed to choose to what church service, liaijtist. Congregational or 
Iniversalist, etc., their money should be appropriated. Still later, 
the support of each religious society was left to the voluntary con- 
tributions of its members, as is explained in the following passage, 
copied from L. A. ]Moirisoirs Histoiy of Windham. New Hani})- 
sliire : 

Thf year lsl!» Wiis ;iii cvfiiirul one in \\u- iclioioiis liisiory ,,{' ihc slnlc. 
A new onh'r of tilings wiis cstahlislied in rcgani to tho su[)p()rt of rc- 
lijiious institutions. In the progress of <»ventsantl advanecinent of public 
opinion, and as an expression of public ()]»inioii. the " Toleration Act "" 
was passed ))y the Legislature of thai year, and a[)proved by the govern- 
or July 1. 18T,I. The pul)lic mind had long been in a troubled ((Sndilion 
\uider the compulsory support of the ministry. The 1 wo inipoilaiu pro- 
visions of this law aie here given : 

'•/VotiWcfZ, that no person shall be compelled to join or supiiorl . t)r be 



142 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

clasisod Avith, or jissoriated to, any foiijircjiatioii. cliuich or n'liii;ious so- 
ciety, without his consent first had and obtained. 

''■Provided, also, if any juTSon sliall dioose to sei)aiate himself from 
such society or association to which lie may belong, and shall leave a 
written noti«'e thereof with the clerk of such society or association, he 
shall thereni)on be no lonj^'er liable for any future expenses which may 
be incurred by said society or as!«ociation."" 

This act put an end to taxing an unwilling people by the town for 
the support of the church. It stopped those endless bickerings between 
churches and towns, and the amount contributed for public worship was 
not diminished. 

We have giveu, so far as we could obtain them, the facts relating 
to the several religious organizations of Wilton. But the real his- 
tory of the churches, the spiritual life of the church of Christ in this 
town, cannot be given here. It" must be read in the lives and char- 
acters of many men and women, the living and the dead. AVe 
must call to mind the benefits which this administration of the 
Christian religion under its various beliefs and forms has afforded 
in moulding the characters and lives of the young men and women 
of the town as they have gone out into the world. Who shall com- 
pute how many temptations it has armed them to meet and over- 
come? How many motives it has given them to lead a righteous, 
holy and useful life I What ideals of noble conduct and benevolent 
action it has set before them ! What sorrows it has comforted, and 
what hopes of another and immortal life it has ins))ired. When 
we think of all these things we are ready to say, God bless all the 
churches of our town, and of our common country. ^lay they all 
work together in the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace ! 
May they help to hasten forward the coming of the kingdom of God 
on earth, and make the great republic of America the joy and glory 
of the whole earth.* 

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CHAPTER XIV. 



SCHOOLS, SUNDAY SCHOOLS, COLLEGE GRADUATES, PROFES- 
SIONAL MEN, AUTHORS AND INVENTORS. 

One of the earliest interests, to which the emigrants to this then 
forest wilderness paid an earnest attention, was tliat of the educa- 
tion of their children. Next to religion, for the free exercise of 
which the Pilgrims and Puritan fathers liad left theii- homes in the 
old world, stood the institution of the free school. Martin Luther, 
the Reformer, is said to have been the originator of the plan of the 
untaxed public school, supported by the public treasury, open to 
all, without money and without price. Parish schools and public 
schools had existed before those of New England, but not to our 
knowledge could their privileges be enjoyed without the payment 
of a certain small tuition. The original grantors of Wilton gave 
one share out of forty-six, or two hundred and forty acres, to help 
support free schools. The land was sold .June 1, 17G!», antl the in- 
terest of the money, which amounted to £*.') !>s. r»^d., lawful money, 
was devoted to the support of tiie schools. In 1 784 and thereafter 
the school fund amounted to tTiT Ids., equal to $22().(K). The in- 
terest on this, and on the Literary Fund given by the state, is de- 
voted to the support of free schools. In 1839, $(300 were applied 
to the schools. There were at that time nine school districts and 
ten school houses. Now there are ten school districts, eleven 
school houses and a room finished in the Town House for the High 
School. The average length of the summer schools is ten weeks, 
and of the winter schools ten weeks. In former years the winter 
schools were usually taught l)y male, and the summer schools by 
female, teachers, but at present most of the schools, summer and 
winter, are taught l»y women. The branches u!!ually taught are 
reading, writing, spelling, histoiT, arithmetic, grannnar, algebra, 
geometry, natural [)hilosophy and physiology. Sometimes the lan- 
guages are added, and, it may be, other studies. The Bible is usually 



144 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

read at tlie opening of the school, either by the teacher or the 
pui)ils. one or ])oth. It is optional with the teacher to offer a prayer 
or not. r>ut no sectarian \iews of religion are taught, only those 
principles which are conanon to all denomiuations of Christians. 



Miss Dale, eldest daughter of John 13ale, the first settler, taught 
the first school in town, and for some years was the only female 
teacher. She was succeeded in the course of time by others, both 
meji and women, whose names are too numerous to mention, who 
have kept unbroken the long and honorable line of educators, and 
who have tended to preserve the high standard of intelligence and 
the love of sound learning for which the town has always been 
noted. The names of Putnam, Abbot, Spalding, Liverniore, Das- 
comb, Burton, Barrett, Beede, Sniith. Kimball, Kussell, and of 
many others will occur to our readers as among the school teachers 
of "Wilton either of an earlier or a later day. But of one we can- 
not forbear to give a longer sketch from the testimony of one of 
his pupils, contained in the Centennial Addi-ess, pages <S<) and 'JO. 
This teacher was Kev. Thomas lieede. :ind this scholar was Kev. 
^Varren Burton : 

Witli what profouiul (head \\;is ii tlcit I took my way lor the first time 
to the winter school: for the .iwfiil school-master whom 1 was to meet 
was no other than tlie ■jtill more awful minister — that great, tall man. 
(Iresseii in l)laik. who prcachetl and prayed in such solemn tones on tlic 
Sabbath. How my heart failed me and liow my little frame trembled as 
I entered tlie school-house door, liiit bow ditterent was my experience 
from what I anticipated. That awtnl man received me with so swej^t a 
smile, and spoke in such tender tones, and in all thiuji's treated me and ail 
the rest so gently, that my feelings were at once changed to those of c(»n- 
fideuce and love. Never shall I forget the dtdightful impressious whit-li 
thi.s new intercourse made on my tender^mind. ir(\ too, fitted me lor 
college, and through all my earlier life my mind received good influences 
from him. His benignant countenance and gladdening smile will be 
among the last images that will fade from my rememl)rauce. 

He did not go on exactly in the «dd ways in his capacity as a school- 
master. He introduced new sultjecls of attention and excited an uncom- 
mon interest among his pupils. W, liini also as an cxandnei- of llie 
schools they owed nuu-li. 

Mr. Burton is* the author of "'I'lic District School as It Was," 
one of the most faithful and graphic pictures of tliat institution 
wiiicli has ever been written, and which may truly be called a classic 
of New Kngland life. 




WARREN BURTON, 



SCHOOLS. 145 

Tin- lirsl school house in I)isli-"u-l No. I stood ;il thr iiorlhonst 
comer of the common. It \v:us pi<)l)al)ly built within :i few yours 
after the iucorporation of tlie town. It was a very rude and incon- 
venient structure, having no proper writing desks, but, instead, two 
large movable tables with long forms for seats. There were no 
seats with backs except low l)enclies around the walls of the room. 
This l)uilding was buint about the year 17'.l7. The "school- 
ma'ams " of those times, as they were always called, wore white 
muslin caps, either to distinguish them from other young ladies, or 
to make them have a more dignified appearance. About the year 
17!)5 a young lady came as a teacher from New Ipswich, who had 
an umbrella, which was (piite a curiosity, as there was no other in 
use in the town. She afterwards nuirried Mr. Aaron Appleton of 
Keeue, and lived to a good old age, an honored Christian woman. 

The compensation of teachers in those days is indicated ])y the 
following receipt, found among the old [)apers : 

Wihoii. .Mnicli .-Jl. 179L'. 

I receivcMi u[ Mr. .lohu Dale live Dollar^ in lull I'a.v lor tracliiui;- a 
.seliool one inoiilh. 

\\ilncss my hand. .laiiK's I'liiichani. 

Mr. (Jeorge L. Dascombe, [)roniinent as a school teacher in Wil- 
ton, gives the following sketch respecting education in town : 

'• Wilton was first settled in 17ol), and was incorporated as a town 
in 17(52. Recognizing the prevailing sentiment of New England 
lespeeting the importance of free schools, the grantors of the land 
constituting the principal part of the township, in order to encour- 
age settlements, set apart one share, which consisted of two hun- 
dred and forty acres, for the use of schools. This land w:is sold 
before the town had become so fully populated :is to render it very 
valuable, and the proceeds invested as a small fund, the annual in- 
come of which was api)ropriated for the purposes for wiiich it was 
designed. 

The lirst record which we lind resi)ecting schools, excepting the 
locating of the school lots of land, was in 17<)7, when the town 
voted to raise six pounds, lawful money, for a school this year, 
and chose the selectmen a committee to provide snid school. 
For the next ten years about the same amount was annually raisi-d. 
and the schools were kept in dwelling houses, in diffeix-nt i)arts of 
the town, as would l)est ticconmiodtite the iniiabitants. 



140 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

In the midst of the trials and embanassmeuts of the Revolution 
the interests of education were not neglected ; provision was made 
every year for the maintenance of schools. From the close of the 
war till the end of the eighteenth century, a larger sum was appro- 
priated for schools than for town expenditures, and down to the 
present time the amount raised for the free education of the chil- 
dren of the town has always been largely in excess of that required 
by law. 

SCHOOL DISTKUTS. 

In 1787 a connnittee consisting of nine persons divided the town, 
which comprised twenty- live square miles of territory, into '' live dis- 
tricts for the purpose of building or repairing school houses at the 
expense of each district." In 1807 the selectmen, by vote of the 
town, reconstructed the districts and constituted eight, which were 
thenceforward designated by numbers. Subsequently two addi- 
tional districts were formed from portions of these, so that the town- 
ship now contains ten districts, having eleven school houses, con- 
taining thirteen school rooms. 

SCHOOL HOUSES. 

The school edifices of the early times seem to have been designed 
to withstand the vandalism of the boys, rather than to afford com- 
forts and conveniences for the i)upils. They were warmed — so far 
as they were made warm at all in winter — by huge open tire-places in 
which green wood was usually burned, and there was no need of 
any special arrangements for ventilation. The seats and desks 
were made of plank from an inch and a half to two inches in thick- 
ness, the dimensions of which, however, were soon materiall}' 
diminished under the operations of the busy jack-knives of idle 
scholars. 

The first school house of improved construction was built in 1843, 
in the district of which Rev. Warren Burton, who will be noticed 
hereafter in this narrative, was a native. The seats in this house 
consisted of chairs graduated in iieight and size to correspond with 
the varying ages of the pupils, and tirmly fixed to the floor. Ample 
space was afforded, means of ventilation were furnished and the 
house was the first to be warmed by a furnace in the basement. 
School houses on a similar plan were soon after built at the centre 
of the town and at East Wilton, tlie principal village, and those in 
other districts have l)eon replaced by jiew ones, or have been remod- 



TEACHEHS. 147 

eled, till, at the [)iesent time, tliero are ouly two wliieli are uot 
adapted to the purpose for which they were designed, and even 
these are a decided improvement upon those of fifty years ago. 

COUKSES OF STUDY AND METHODS OF INSTKL'CTION. 

One hundred years ago the bi-anches of study were limited to 
reading, spelling, writing and arithmetic. The methods of instruc- 
tion even in these were extremely imperfect. The pupils had no 
text books in arithmetic. The school-master usually — not always 
— possessed one. He communicated a rule orally to his pupils, 
who Avrote it out in their manuscripts, which generally consisted of 
a few sheets of coarse paper stitched wdthin a brown paper cover. 
Then an example under that rule was given, which the scholars 
solved, and then they copied the operation into their manuscripts 
below^ the rule. When a sufficient number of examples had been 
disposed of, another rule was given, and so on till the mathematical 
education of the student was completed. • 

The branches of study now pursued, even in our rural schools, 
include reading, spelling and delining, penmanship, arithmetic, 
grammar, including analysis, geography, including physical geog- 
raphy as a distinct branch, history of the United States, physiol- 
ogy, algebra, geometry, book-keeping, natural philosophy and 
sometimes chemistry and botany. 

TEACHERS. 

Until within the last thirty years school-masters were almost in- 
variably employed in the winter, and school-mistresses in the sum- 
mer. If a woman was placed in charge of a winter school she was 
always one possessing masculine traits. A change has gradually 
taken place, and at the present time our schools, with very few ex- 
ceptions, are taught by females. 

Many of the teachers, both men and women, who have assisted 
in forming the intellectual and moral character of successive gener- 
ations of youth in Wilton have been eminently litted for their voca- 
tion. In 17H2 an intelligent and public-spirited citizen of the town, 
convinced that the schools were nearly worthless, hired a student 
from college to teach during his vacation and invited his neighbors 
to send their children to the school free of charge. 

'•This," records tlie Hev. Al)iel Ahl)ot. J). I)., a sou ol Ihc c-ilizeii r<>- 
t'erred to, " <j;!ive a new coiiiplexioii to the seliool hi the soiitli dislriet : and 
for a number of years alter, (qualified teaehers, usuallv students from col- 
lege, were employed eight weeks in tlie winter. Soon after the Improve- 



148 HISTOHY OF WILTON. 

iiiciil ill llic south dislrii-t. <«>iiic <>| ilic ..ihcr «lis| I'u-ts followed in the same 
foiirsi'. To this iiiipiilsf. I think, we ni;iy ini|)Ulc tin' ;itlv:inec ot Wilton 
hct'on- the n(M^hl>orin<i' towns in I'dni'.-ition and i;-ood nnnals." 

Among those who at vutioiis times taiiglit in the distriet schools 
of the town and afleiwuids became widely known as public men, 
were Prof. John Abbot of Howdoiu College ; llenjamin Abbot, 
LL. I)., for mauy j'ears principal of Phillips Academy at Exeter, 
New Hampshire; Josiah Bnrge ; Kev. vSamuel Barrett, 1). D., of 
Boston ; Hev. Samnel K. Hall, Hrst principal of the Teachers' .Sem- 
inary at Andover, Massachusetts ; and Rev. Warren Burton, author 
of "The District School as It Was," and in his later years emiueut 
for his labors in the cause of "Home Education." Of these, Mr. 
Barrett and Mr. Burton received the rudiments of their education 
in the schools of Wilton. 

In 1803 Bev. Thomas Beeile was installed as minister of the 
town and remained in that capacity till 1821». He was a ripe schol- 
ar, a man of gejiial manners, and deei)ly interested in the improve- 
ment of the young. In addition to his pastoral labors he some- 
times taught one of the district schools, antl also gave instruction 
to advanced students at his home. His intluence in promoting the 
educational interests of the town was incalculable. A remarkably 
large number of the young men of Wilton ac([uired a liberal educa- 
tion during his ministry. 

ri.\T ji<>(>K>. 

The text books of a century ago, as recorded by one who attend- 
ed school at that time, were the Bible or Testament, the primer and 
Dilworth's spelling book. As the wunts of the schools have ^re- 
quired, ncAv books have been introduced. When imi)rovemeuts 
have been demanded those improvements have been adopted. But 
the toAvu has never been given to frequent changes. When a 
thoroughly good book was in use, it has not been discarded merely 
because something new has been offered. Adams's Arithmetic, 
under its successive forms of The Scholars' Arithmetic, Adams's 
New Arithmetic, Adams's New Arithmetic (Revised Edition) and 
Adams's Improved Arithmetic, was used for nearly seventy years, 
and Warren Coll>urn's Mental Arithmetic for abotit fifty years. It 
was in ls7."> that these works were superseded. 

<1 I'KKVISION or S(1I(><U.>. 

Foi' nn»re than twenty yi'ars l)efore the stale nnnle any [)ro\ isiou 
for the snpcrv isioii of schools, the town of Wilton annually chose 



I'RIVATK SCHOOLS. 149 

some of its best (lualifieil citizens " :i coniinittee to inspect the 
schools. " It is wortliy of note that our educational interests have 
always been kept free from any connection with i)arty politics or 
religious sects. The citizens have left the appointment of superin- 
tending school committees, since that odice was established by the 
law of the state, to the selectmen : and those odieials, to their hon- 
or be it recorded, have never seemed to be infliienced by partisan 
feelinii's in inakinu tlieir selections. 



At various times for seventy-live years past skilful teachers have 
opened private schools, for one term in a year, which have jjartaken 
nK>re or less of the character of high schools. These have l)een 
largely instrumental in raising the standard of education in the 
Unvn. There has l»een for some time a select school at the princi- 
pal village continuing thiough the year, which affords advantages 
('(jual to those which are found at respectable academies. This 
school gives promise of being a [jermanent institution. 

So far Mr. Dascombe. It may be added that Rev. Samuel R. 
Hall from Andover Seminary conducted a High school at the Cen- 
tre for several seasons, which was largely attended. Miss Sarah 
\V. Livermore, also, with Miss Abigail Kimball as assistant, kept a 
private boarding and day school at hei- own house for a number of 
years for pupils of both sexes fiom abroad and in town. 

I'UO( KKDINWiS Ol- THK TOWN IN IJKLATION TO SCHOOL MATTRKS. 

The following i)etition was .addressed to the General Court in 
.lune, 17.SH : 

The petition ul ii- thf Snh-crilM-r- lliimlily Slic\\.-Mi: 'I'h.it a law oJ 

tills State, eiititli-il ;iii ;ici tor tin- <i'til<- nt .iiiil -iipport of (Jranunar 

-choo]!: ()l)lio;es every Town ot the Stnlc. coii-lsi liit; of ,i InuidnMl families, 
to maintain yenrly ;i ^r.iinni.ir school: ;im(I tor cvimv month's neglect Im- 
poses:! til t ten PouniU. 'I'lmt the town o| WlJion. several years last 

past, has made pi'iaillar piovlsion tor the Instrnction ot Its youth. It lias 
eniployeil. from tlie sejit ol lh<' Muses, several well aei-omplished young 
i>-eiitlemen. and some ;iged ex]>erlenced t»pntlemen of literary accomplisli- 
inents, foj- the sjiace of twenty ye;irs last p:ist. And it lias expended for 
.1 nmiiboi' of years upon scliof)rm>;- eighty-seven pounds, and sometimes it 
has assessed more. ;it li-;ist ;i sum <ulllcl<'iit to -Miiporl here I wo i,M';iminai- 
-cliools iiiiiiiially. 

Ai)i)rehendiiig th<' end ot l.iw, in general. i<i lie the inliTesi .iiid li.ip- 
piness of its sultj<'cts. and Iln' end of tlie school law. in particular, to 

he the good educatu t yoiiili. we presumed a compliance u itli the spirit 

.d- thU law would atone fur a <mall deviation trom the let ter. e-pecially 



150 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

as this deviation has facilitated tlio progress of our youth ami gratified 
tlie wishes of their parents and guardians. 

The town of Wilton, with this view of the matter, and from a view of 
its local situation — mountainous land, long winters, deep snows, inhab- 
itants scattered, town divided by a rapid stream, rendering a passage to 
its centre at some seasons of the year inconvenient and impracticable — 
from a view of public expenses, the scarcity of specie, the inability of 
the people to provide nei-essary schooling in the extreme parts, when 
obliged to support a grammar school in the centre, our annual expenses 
for the support of a numboi- of bridges over rapid streams. l)uilding a 
convenient and decent house for public worship, the charge of which is 
not entirely settled, the imi)ortance of the labor of our youth and of their 
being instructed in agriculture and the manual arts, Voted, to raise 
money sufficient to support two grammar schools, to divide the town into 
as many districts as was convenient, and to appoint Conunittees in each 
district to see that the money was faithfully improved in the instruction 
of their youth. This method of education we have found by many years" 
experience very beneficial. The state of T. earning in Wilton sufficiently 
evinces the expediency of it. 

Notwithstanding, one month preceding the general session of the 
peace in the County of Hillsborough in September last past, being desti- 
tute of a grammar school, the grand jury found a bill again.«t the select- 
men, and they were accordingly cited to appear. Thougli the sessions 
were convinced we had a(lo])ted a more advantageous method of educa- 
tion, than we should have practised had we adhered to the letter of the 
law, yet the i)enalty of that law being absolute, they could not acquit us 
or lessen the tine. We therefore pray your Honors for leave to bring in 
a bill acipiitting us from the mulct imi)osed on us by the general sessions. 

Apprehending from experieni'C that the nu^thod of education we liave 
adopted might be beneficial to niany towns, we beg leave to suggest, with- 
out presuming to dictate, and with humble deference to your Honors" 
authority and distinguished abilities, tlie possibility of advantage to the 
public by a revisal of rlie aforesaid law. and as in duty bound will ever 

^"■">'' William Abbot, Jr., | Selectmen 

.lonathan Burton, j of Wilton. 

TKSTIMONV or Ml{. HIKOK, a TKACHKi;. 

Wilton. -June 4, 1788. 
I am happy in l)eing able to certify that the youth of Wilton are in 
general very good readers, writers and cypherers. Tliey are farther ad- 
vanced in [.earning than those of most towns in tlie county, within the 
compass of my knowledge, who have maintained grammar schools, and 
inferior to none with which I am ac(iuainted. I believe I miglit safely 
affirm that there is no town in the State, of the same ability, that can pro- 
duce so many youtli so well fpialified for connnon ))usiness, so well ac- 
complished in all the l)ranches of learning which are essentially useful in 
every department of I.ife, as can the town of Wilton. 

.losiah liurffc. 



THE FINE REMITTED. 151 

TKSTniONV OF ItKV. ABKI. FISK. 

Having made it my amiual practice to call the youth together in differ- 
ent I*arts of the 'i'ow n to advise and instruct them, I liave taken Occasion 
to examine tliem in respect to the Improvement they have made in Read- 
inj;, and have been highly pleased with the accuracy and Propriety exhib- 
ited in that Branch of Literature. 

I have likewise been i)resent at sciiool when the Children have been ex- 
amined respci'ting the Name* and Uses of those Stops and Characters 
that are made use of in the English Language, and tliey have answered 
the Questions proj)Osed to Admiration. I have seen their Writing &c. 
And it appears to me from the 01)servations I have made that the People 
of Wilton have paid a particular Attention to the Scliool Education of 
rlieir Children. ^ 

Abel Fisk. 
Wilton. June 4"' 17S8. 

ACTION OK TIIK (; KNKHAI. COIHT. 

•June 9"' 17S8. A Joint Committee, consisting of Mr. .Shejiherd and Mr. 
Webster of the Senate, and Mr. Pogers, Mr. Emerson and Mr. ^lurphy of 
the House, was raised to consider th<' petition of the Selectnu'n of Wilton 
and report thereon. 

•Tune 12"'. The Committee leported : Tiiat although the town of Wil- 
ton have not strictly adhered to the N'tter of the law. yet it appeals to 
your connnittee. that they have been at gr<^at expense foi- the education 
of their youths, and that it is the opinion of the committee that the fine 
be remitted, and that they liave leave to bring in a bill accordingly: 
Signed, .\mos Sheplierd for the committee. Which report being read and 
considered. Voted, that it be received and accepted. 

We pass now to a nmcli later period and make extracts from the 
Keport of the Board of Kducntion of tlie town, for the year ending 
March 1, 18H7: 

The Legishiture of 188.") passed a scIiool law, which effected a radical 
change in the management of our educational institutions. The district 
system was superseded by the establishment of the town system, subject 
to the direction and control of a Board of Education. 

At the first annual meeting of the district, called in pursuance of the 
recently enacted scliool law. and held March 2, 1880, Mr. Philander Ping 
was elected a member of the lioard for the term of three years, Mrs. 
Sarah E. Dunbar, for the term of two years, and Mr. George E. Bales, 
for the term of one year. Subsequently, the Board organized by the se- 
lection of Mr. Bales as Chairman, Mr. Ping as Treasurer, and Mrs. Dun- 
bar as Secretary. The duty of supervision was apportioned among the 
members of the Board. Aware of tlie fact that many looked with distrust 
upon the new departure, and believing that a .conservative course would 
best tend to ])r(imote the general welfare of the scliools. we avoided, so 
far as in-acticalde. an,\ sei-joiK di'viatioii fioiu existing method-. An 



152 



HISTORY OF AVILTON. 



(Mily iii>|)('itii>ii ul ilic scliuol^ rcM'Mli'd :i coiKlition of nftnir?: in the main 
s;itist'acti>i-v. cxoopt lliat. (Muhanasscil l)y the lai'k oi fiiillu'iciit fuiul>i. sev- 
eral sehools suffered soiiiewlial in coinitarisoii with those more fortunate 
ill this respect. Herein appear^ one ol the generally aeknowletlged ail- 
vaiitages of tlie new system, to w it : less inequality in the money availa- 
ble for sehool i)uri)0ses. Although the law may in some eases work hard- 
shiii. particularly in loi-alilies furuisliing a limited number of si-ludars. 
we helieve that, selfishness aside, if the law is administered in a spirit of 
justice to all. it will connnend itself to all reasonable men. The recently 
enacted school law will be of substantial benefit to our town in one par- 
ticular at least: it has made possible the establishment of a high school 
on an enduring l)asis. We think nuuh has already been accomplished in 
the right direction. The sciioo! has been placed in the liands of an ac- 
comi)lished instructor. Mr. h. ,1. Tuck, a ffraduate ot Williams College, 
who enjoys the entire good-will and respect of those under his charge, 
and Ihe contidence of the i)eo])le of the town. 



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i'.y Ihe disioiuinuancc of Ihe second and third terms in the Abbot Hill 
anil the Northeast schools, .some remuneration was allowed for transport- 
ing the scholars to the schoids th.it they .itteniled tlie second and thiril 
terms. 

^1 M>.\\ xliooi.s. 



Tin- liisi Sunday -chool was eslat)lished in May. iSKI, was connected 
with tile ('ongregatioii.il church of wliicli Ihe Iti.'V. 'i'homas lieeth" was 
))astor. and was held in the Centre schoid house. Two ladies. Miss Thebe 
Abltot. afterw.irds the wife of E/ra .\bbot. Ks(|.. of .I.acksoii. :>raine. and 
liie mother of Prof. Kzra .Mibot of Harvard rnlversily, and .^fiss Sarah 
White l/iverniore were leaders in this eiitei))rise. This schoid was one 
of thetir-t.ir not tlic lirst . in the country to be devote.l esp.'cially and 






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COLLEGE GRADUATES. 153 

v,ho]]y to religions iiistnu'tion. Scvi-iity cliildrcii .ittciKlcd llic tiisi scn- 
<on. TIk' l)0()k us.mI w;is tli.- Hihlc. mid \\u- l'.il)lc only. Smi.l.-iy >rli(.<>ls 
:iiv now ('st;il)lislic(l in mH the cliurclic- in Kiwii.* 



A strikinj;- tt'st (jf ;i (•(Uiniiuiiity's iipincciMtidii ot tlic ;i(lv;iiit:i>i('s of od- 
iicatioii is tht> caoeniess witli whic-li the hiirlioi- iii>Jtriu'tioii and uitMital 
disciidiuc of acadoniios and i'oll(\i>;<'s arc son,i>id. and with wliich safviticcs 
aro made, even hy rliosc of limited means, ro secure <\H-]i aihantaiies. 
Tlie foliowinu,- is rhc crediralde list, so far as we liave been aide to ascer- 
tain it. of eitlier natives or icsidents of \\illon wlio liave l)ccn >iTadiiate- 
or mombers of colleges : 

Craduatesof Harvard College: Abiel Abbot. D. D.. ITST; .lacob Abbot. 
17n-J: William Abbot. 17i>7: John Stevens Abbot, 1801 ; Solomon Kidder 
r.ivermore. lS()-2; EJ)ene/.er IJockwood, ISO'i: Samuel (ireele, 1S(I2 : Sam- 
uel Abi)ot. IsnS; Samuel Barrett. IslS; W.irren Burton, 1821 ; .\hiel Ab- 
bot i.ixermore, 1883: llermon AI)l)ot was two yeais at Harvard : William 
Barrett, IS,")!); Isaac Spalding Whiting. 1882. 

(Jraduates of Dartmouth College: Daniel h'ockwood. ISll ; Augustus 
(ireele, 1818: Timotliy Parkliurst. 1818: Abner Flint. 1S21 : David M(.r- 
gan. 188.-): Lubim Burton Boekwoc.d. is:!'.): .los.-ph Cliandl.-i' ilarn-tt. 
18-)(); Charles D. Adams. 1S77. 

Graduates of Bowdoin C«dlege: .loseidi Hale Ai)bot. IS22: Eidiraim 
Poabody. 1827: K/.ra Abbot. 1880: Abiel Abbot. 1881. 

Graduates of Vale College: Bufus Abbot, 1884: Alvah Steele, three 
years, hut did not graduate: Levi Abbot, 1840. 

Graduate of Amherst College, (^harles Al)hot, 188."): of ^fiddlebury Col- 
lege. Samuel riint; r)f llobart College, Everard W. Dascomb. 1880: of 
Tufts College. Arthur E. Keyes. 

l'i;«>IKSSI()NAI, MIA. 

Physician.'^. Dr. Ebene/er Kockwood. a giaduate (d' Harvard College. 
1778. was long a jthysician in town. Dr. Timothy Tarkhurst, a grachiate 
of Dartmouth College. 1818. was for many years the wise and skilfid 
physician f>f Wilton. Dr. .loll n Putnam also jirac-tised \ne(licine in town 
foi- a longtime, and in recent yeais Dr. W. A. .lo.nes. Dr. .E T. Buttrick 
and Dr. Tower have also l)een practitioners here. Drs. Crond)ic and 
Kingslmry of Temidi-. Dr. Twitchell of Keene, Dr. Daniel Adams of 
.NFont N'eruon. Dr. Spalding of Amherst, and Dr. Dearborn of ^iflford 
have also l)eeu often called upon to visit tlie sick and sutlering in Wilton. 
Drs. Henry 'I'revitt. .Tosiah Fleemau. (Jeorge W. Hati-li. and r;recii are at 
present tlie physicians of the town. 

Lawyers. For many years Wilton had no lawyers. Hon. Charles H. 
I'.nrns. .E E. Si)ring, Es(i.. and W. IE (Jrant. Es.|.. have (.lliciated in this 
capacity. Mr. Burns resides in Wilton, but has his otlice in Xasliua. 

* .'^(•<- fhaptci- -Mil. 



K')4 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

AT rilOHS. 

Al)i.'l Alilioi. 1>. !>.. wn.lc .i lIi>I(My of Aiiili.vcr mikI :i (;(>n.';ilo,«iii-:il 
l{<\srist(>r of the Ahhoi Knniily. 

Samuel Abbot. K!i(i., siMciitilu' iiivcstiiialioiis. Hon. Cliarlcs 11. Athci- 
l«)n ill liiri .Momoii- of Mr. .M)bot. itrintcd in the ColK'i'fions of tho Now 
ilainp«;hiiT llisroiii-al Sorioty, Volume VI.. i»a,ires iO.V-ill. says: -^ In 1S2S 
wlien the • I'neumatit- raiadox.' as it was ealled. was attraetiug the at- 
tention of seliolars. and no satisfai'tory explanation of it l»ad been t'oniul. 
he first snjrjrested its true tlieory. This was afterwards experimentally 
proved by his neplu'w. Trof. .loseph II. Abbot, in an artiele jmblished in 
the Ameriean .lournal of Seieiu-e and .\rts. In 1S;{7-S ho detei-ted the 
fallaey of the instrument ealled the '(Jeometer.' to whieh the attention of 
Conj;ress was then ealled as a disemery in majiuelism. by whieh the lat- 
itude as well as the North l*ole was supi)osed to be indieated." 

•lohn .\bbot. a w«»rk on nuH'hanieal inventions made by him. 

Joseph llale Abbot, artieles in the Amerii-an .lonrnal of Seienee and 
Arts, and in seientitie reviews. 

Samuel Uarrett. I). I)., iraets and sernuuis: a volume of sermons, with 
a uienunr by Lewis (J. I'r.iy. 

Thomas Ueed«'. sermons and orations. 

Warren Hurton. Distriit Si-htxd as It \Va>; The Seenery Shower: Cul- 
ture of the ()l)servinii- Faeulties in the Family ami theSehool: Helps to 
Edueation in tlie Houses of our Country: Cheoring Xiews of Man and 
Providenee : White Slavery, a New Emaiu'ipation Cause. 

A. A. I.ivermore. Priestley's Corruptions of Christianity, abridged; 
l.eetures to \ Onng Men; Marriage Ort'ering: (Christian Hyuuis, eomiiiled: 
Commentary on the New Testament, l! volumes: volume of dlseourses: 
War with Mexieo Reviewed: reviews and oeeasional sermons: Antl- 
Tobaei'o: History of Wilton. 

Sarah W. lavermore. fugitive poems. 

Ejdiraim IVabody. fugitive poems; a volume of sermons, with a 
nu^uuiir by S. A. Eliot; Christian Days and Thouglits; Lessons on the 
Old Testameiu ; oeeasional seruuujs and artieles in reviews. 

Sewall Putnam. History of Wilton. 

Iriah Smith, traets ami pamphlets ; Diagram of Parliamentary Kules; 
.V Word fiM- the Sabbath: The Tnited States in Propheey ; Synopsis of 
the Present Truth: The Sanetuary aiul its Cleansing ; Man's Nature aiul 
Destiny: Thoughts on the Hooks o1" D.iniel aiuI the Pevid.ition. 

Hobeeea Smith, a volume of poems, with th(> life and experienee of 
her daughter. Annie IJ. Smitli. 

INVKNTOKs. 

.lohn .Vbbot invented an hydraulie motor. 

Samuel Abbot, maehinery for the manufaetrtre of i>otato stareh. 

Dainel Cragin. a bending maehine for the manufaeture i>f dry meas- 
ures, \e. : .1 maehine for sealing measures; a maehine for pressing in the 
bottoms of measures and l)oxes. atid other maehitu>s for labor saving in 
llie manufaeture of me;isure< and boxes. 



INVENTORS. 155 

llenrj' A. Holt, a univprsal wood worker, combining in one inachino a 
douhlp saw-tablp, an irregular moulder, a buzz planer, a boring machine 
and a lathe: a box machine for manufacturing locked corner boxen, in 
which the stock is cut to a projier lenglli. and both ends are cut to lock 
together at one operation. 

Henry Hopkins, machinery for manufacturing boxes. 

Messrs. Flint and f Jray, a patent on a wagon seat. 

rriah Smith, an autf>matic folding school seat, iiatentcd. and nianii- 
tactured by The I'nioii School Furniture Company. 

fjicinda S|)aliliMg. a mctliod of weaving seamless bags. 



C HA ITER XV. 



LinitAKiKs, i:K.\niN(i koom, and keadino CLvn. 

riio (>|»i)()rtuiiitios rt>r ri'iuliiiii' in 11h> v:u\\ ihivs woiv r;uv. Tho 
nge of in:iii:i/.iiu's luul not anived. K\ I'li i>rofossional libraries of 
l:nv, nu'ilieiiii' :>iul tlioolooy woii' iiiengit'. Jiivonilo literature was 
almost unUnown. IMie Uihle and a few school books were the ehief 
reliance for moral and intellectual stimulus. Hut the Hebrew and 
Christian Scriptures contained an education in themselves, and. as 
Prof. Huxlev has declared, formed the basis of our Knglisli civiliza- 
tion. Watts's Tsalms and Hymns and liun van's Pilgrim's Prog- 
ress were in most homes, and thev were no small factors in mould- 
ing the character of the New Knglaiul people. P>nt variety is the 
spice of life, and soon tastes were developed which demanded a 
wider intellectual range aiul a more generous cultuie. 

(OIIMIUAN IIIUiAK^. 

The C'olumbiau Library was iMct)ri)orated .luue '.'. ISO.); Kbene- 
/.er Kockwood, Jonathan liurton anil' Philip Putnam being tJic 
corporate members. The records and catalogue of the library have 
not been found. Among the books, which are recalled, were HhuI- 
er's Sacred Hiography, iNIiss Kdgeworth's Tales, and John Adams's 
Defence of the Constiturion of the Inited States, in three volumes. 
About the year IS-JO the comjiany was dissolved and the books were 
sold or divided aniong the stockholders. 

K'KAOlNt, ItoOM. 

Tlie Free Sunday Heading Room was estaltlished about IS.-Jd. by 
the exertions of a few public-spirited persons, in the hall of Has- 
kell cV: Whitney's l)rick store near the chnrcii. It was designed 
especially for the benelit of those who lived at a tlistance and couUl 
not return home during the short intermission on Sunday between 
the forenoon and afternoon services. P>ooks and tracts, chiellv 



LiiJiiAKnos. 157 

upon iiioial mikI religious siihjects, were provided, and were open 
lo the; use of all without pjiyiiient. Afterwards the books were re- 
moved to the church, and what remained wei-e merged in the Sun- 
<lay School l>ibrary, vvhi(;h also furnished Heading for yoinig and old. 
All were destroyed when the old meeting-house was burned. 

MIMSTKIMAI, l-IHKAin . 

'I'he Ministerial Libiary, connected with the Kirst CiMigregational 
Church, and designed especially foi' the use of the jjastor, Avas 
established and incorporated Dec. 22, 1821 ; the corporate members 
Iteing Rev. Thoinas iJeede, Kliphalet I'utnam, Kzra Alibot, Samuel 
Abbot and Timothy Parkhurst. The active mover in this matter was 
Rev. Abiel Abbot, 1). I)., of I'eterboiough, who was also one of the 
earliest founders of free ijiiblic libraries in this country. 'I'he library 
is placed in charge of live tru.stees, who fill their own board. The 
annual income of an endowment fund is devoted to the purchase of 
Ijooks. The number of volumes is over 1000. The library is kept 
in the parsonage in the centre of the town, and is open to the use 
of all the ministers <>( the town of whatever denomination, and also 
to citizens of the town by payment of a small sultscription. 
i'Ai!i>ii i,ii;i;.\i:v. 

A Parish Library, also connected with the Kirst Congregational 
Church, and accessible to all the members of the parish, was 
oi)ened foi' circulation in October, l>s;>«. It contained about four 
hundred volumes. It was kejjt in the old nieeting-house, and when 
the house was burned the books wcmc all destroyed. 

;i(:XlJAV SCHOOL I.II'.IJAKIKS. 

The Sunday School Libraries, belonging to the several churches, 
contain a large number of volumes, which are for the use of the 
teachers and scholars of tiie Sunday schools of the religious socie- 
ties. 



This enterprise was due originally to the labors of Rev. Aubrey 
M. Pendleton, pastor of the Unitarian Church in Kast Wilton from 
ls(;i) to 1)S7.">. Mr. Pendleton had pieviously been actively con- 
cerned in the Free Public Library of Peterborough. In March, 1871 , 
he began to collect funds, umd continued to do so during that and 
the following year, 1872. The subscription paper read as follows: 

III or(l<T li> cslablisli :iu<l inaliilaiii a I'lihiic ljl»r;n\ in Willoii. we, thf 
iiii(l<!r-;i;^MC(l. ajri*"*' to j^ivc tin- «iiiii» «'V<Tally »<•! :i<^:iiii-'l our naiiics: <ai(l 



158 HISTOKY OF WILTON. 

TJbrary to bo located in tlie villai^t' of Eas^t Wilton, and to bo lield for the 
use and benefit of all tbe inhabitants of the town on sueh terms and condi- 
tions as shall be hereafter determined by the subscribers. 

The whole amount raised was S20.>9, and almost all of it was giv- 
en by residents of "Wilton. Mr. Pendleton collected §1500; Hon. 
Charles H. Burns and INIr. Pendleton together, 8151 ; Mr. Burns 
alone, S145 ; Mr. P. II. Putnam, §174: while S20 or S;iO came 
in without solicitation. 

A Library Association was then formed and nine trustees were 
chosen, three of whom were elected annually, as three went out of 
ofllice each year. A room was hired, and all the funds were ex- 
pended in books and furniture. The library was then opened to 
the subscribers of the fund, of whom there were two hundred. 

In March, 1872, the town of Wilton voted to raise and appropri- 
ate $500 annually for the library, and it was opened to all the in- 
habitants of Wilton, and to non-resident subscribers. The vote of 
the town was as follows : 

Voted. Tliat the sum of S500 be raised and appropriated for the sup- 
port and improvement of the Wilton library; the sum to be expended 
under the direction of the selectmen and the trustees of the AVilton Li- 
brary Association : and the said library to be open to the free use of all 
the citizens of said town in consideration of said appropriation. 

Rev. Mr. Pendleton and Hon. C. H. Burns were the principal 
managers, and a Hne selection of books was made. While it was 
adapted to popular wants, standard authors only were admitted, 
and trash was resolutely kept out. It was pronounced by compe- 
tent judges to be the best village library they had seen. The town 
appropriated S500 a year for two years. Two thousand volumes 
were collected, and a catalogue was prepared and printed. The 
annual circulation of l)ooks reached about 7000 volumes to 750 per- 
sons. 

But December 2, 1874, a lire broke out in a building adjoining 
the library and destroyed almost all the improvements that had 
been made in the village for fifteen years. The library was one of 
the victims. The book cases, part of the furniture, nearly the 
whole edition of the printed catalogues and 750 volumes of books 
were destroyed, to the value of $1271. The insurance made good 
two-thirds of tliis loss, so that the actual money loss was about 
$400. This was a most disheartening set-back to the library, and 
a great discouragement to its chief founders and helpers, among 
whom Mr. Pendleton was the devoted leader. 



ladies' reading room. 159 

The town failing to continue its appropriation of $.')()() annually, 
the library was endowed with S2000, of which a friend of IMr. Pen- 
dleton contributed Si 200. The sum of S500 was set apart from 
the insurance, and §300 was procured elsewhere. A dollar a year 
was then charged for the use of the library, and the enterprise was 
put upon its feet again. By March, 1876, the library had an in- 
come of §350 a year. The charge to users of the library was re- 
duced to seventy-five cents a year. Other donations were made 
and the endowment rose to $3000, and later to S4200. The annual 
tariff for users of the books was reduced in 1H7<) to fifty cents. In 
1877 the town appropriated S300 a year, on the guarantee of S200 
for its support by the founder of the library, and subsequently S2,')0 
on the guarantee of S2oO from the same source. As soon as the 
town made appropriations, the library was made free to all the citi- 
zens, and so continued till the time it was destroyed. New books 
were added, and at the close of 1880 they numbered 3100 volumes. 

But January 20, 1881, came another devastating fire. The li- 
brary was entirely destroyed, not a book or other article escaped, 
except what chanced to be outside of the building. As the books 
had been called in for the annual examination, but a small number 
remained in the hands of the readers. The property destroyed was 
worth more than S4000, and as the insurance had lapsed, it was all 
irretrievably lost. Various propositions have been offered and at- 
tempts made since the fire to revive the library, but thus far noth- 
ing has been accomplished. The remaining effects and the unex- 
l)ended funds have been placed in the hands of five trustees. It is 
understood that measures will be taken ere long to reestablish a 
free public library. 

THK LADIKS' UEADIXG CLLH. 

The literary society known as the Ladies' Reading Club was 
organized February 10, 1886, for the purpose of mutual improve- 
ment and amusement. The meetings are held fortnightly on 
Wednesday evenings from October to July. The officers con- 
sist of a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and 
an executive committee of three', all of whom hold their respec- 
tive offices for six consecutive meetings. The librarian is elect- 
ed for one year. The yearly membershii) fee is twenty-five cents 
for active members and fifty cents for honorary members. A li- 
brary of one hundred and fourteen volumes lias been purchased 
with the money received from the membership fees, and from the 



l()ll HK^TOliV Ol- WlI/rON. 

l)rocet'tls of a i)nblk- cntertainineut given April 2S, 18.S7. There 
is also a halaiiee in tiie treasury. Tiie whole ninnber of members 
for tlie year ending .Iiiue 'MK 1SM7, was forty-six. 

The following list gives api)roximately the number of volumes in 
each of the libraries remaining in Wilton : 

The library of the First (oii^rcoaLioiial Chureh. 400 voluiiies: of ilic 
Seeond Coufvirgatioiial (hureli. 700: of the Baptist Clunvh. 400: of ihc 
Liberal Christian Clim-eh. 400; of the Ladles' Keadiiiii- Cluh. 114: in 
sehool dl<trlei No. .j. 500; 3[inlsterlal library. 1000. 

'riicrc are also valuable lil)rarles in town beloiiijiiii;- to protcssional men 



CHAPTER XVI, 



MILLS, MANUFACTURES AND INDUSTRIES. 

Wheu Beujsuiiin Franklin travelled through New England more 
than a hundred yeaYS ago, he forecast its destiny, for he predicted 
that its numerous and rapid streams, with their immense water- 
power, would make it a great manufacturing communit^^ The dis- 
tinctive qualities of the inhabitants, their intelligence, skill and in- 
ventiveness, lead to the same conclusion. The mechanical power 
and the character of the people both combine to make mechanics 
and manufactures leading interests. Water and wind will usually 
be cheaper propellants than steam and electricity. The course of 
events since Franklin's time has justified his sagacity. P^or the oc- 
cupations of countries are largely determined by climate, geological 
formation, and the race of men. The sea-coast and islands make 
a community of sailors, merchants and fishermen. The plains and 
prairies destine men to husbandry ; the hills and mountains, to graz- 
ing and mining ; the brooks and rivers, to manufactures, and so on 
to the end of the chapter. 

The early settlers of Wilton had to contend with many difficul- 
ties. They had no mills, no boards, no clapboards, no shingles. 
The first burial was in a rude coffin, hollowed out of a tree, with a 
slab hewn from the same tree for a lid. The houses were built of 
logs, and earth supplied the place of mortar. The axe was the 
chief tool. For glass, mica was used ; for floors, the ground ; for 
window-frames, lead ; for chimneys, clay ; for plates, wooden 
platters ; for roofs, split rails and earth ; for guide-boards, blazed 
trees, and for road-beds, "corduroy," or logs and poles. At first 
there was no mill to grind the corn nearer than Dunstable, and aft- 
erwards Milford. The pioneer must travel miles and miles along 
a solitary path through the wild woods with his bag of grain on his 
back, or on a sled, to reach a grist mill, and must return the same 
weary way to supply breadstutts for his wife and children. 



l(»- uisroia vM \Mi.roN. 

Tho gnuUoj's of {\w lowu sot apart two lots of oighty aoros oaoli 
to oucvuntjio tho building of nulls. The tu-sl niill in Wilton was 
tho grist tnill at Harnos's Falls, built by Sauiuol (iroolo, tho grand- 
fnthor of Ooawn San\uol (Jrtvlo of Bostiui. It was on lot numbor 
11, in tho fourth r:\niiv, boinji ono of tho lots drawn for mills. Tho 
tirst s,nw-tnill was that of .Iai\>b l^ltnaln, situatod a short dist.anoo 
west of tho southoast tH>rnor of lot nutnlHM' !."». and was vory noar 
tho lino IhMwoou tho lots uumbotvd U and ir» in tho lifth rango. 
A sj»w and grist niill was built by (.\aptain Nathan Hutohiuson at 
tho Kast vilUgo on tho santo sjH>t whoiv ono stands now . On lot 
uuuiIhm- :?i> in tho fourth ningo, on tho bnx^k that tiows by tho pivs- 
ent gUss-houso at South Lyndolnnvugh. a fow i\xis aU^vo whoiv it 
uuitos wiih Stivuy Kivor, a grist mill was oivotoii by Dea. JohuHur- 
tou. Thoso mills woiv ."iU otvoioil Wfoiv tho Kevolution. At tho 
Wost villago on (.iatnln^l Ht\H>k, noar whoiv tho knob faot^uy of 
Samuel Sinith now stjinds. was formorly a null for grinding grain 
and fulling cloth which, was vnvucil by Iriah Sujith. It was bnrnoil 
iu 1781 or 178:*, but tho jvmains of tho dam m.'vy yet bo soou. 
Rev. JouHthan l.ivermor^ built a sjiw mill on (.lamln^l Bixx^k alH>ut 
the time of the Kevolutiou. His sou Nathan carritnl on tho milling 
Imsiness for many years. The site is still invupitnl by his dos«.vnd- 
ants fvM' a saw mill, with uiachinory for making shingles and staves. 

At the time of the ivnt<nuiial «.vlebratiou iu 18.^'.», the following 
reconi was made of the imiustries of the town : 

"rheix* art* uvnx olghl saw uiUls in o|HM-ativ>n; five jurist anils ; thnn* 
tauueries; two fxilUng nulls ; one iH^l^hin factory; ono ivttou faolory, 
t>urtu iu lSSi>, and not \vt ivlmilt ; ono siar\*h faolory. ow iuhI and carritHi 
on t\v iHHH^b' frvMu Wilton [Messrs. K*ra ami Samuel AMhhI but its»»lf in 
ihe lH>r\ier of M.>»sou ; four ttlAoksniitUs. ten siuvmakors, including jour- 
ueymeu; twocabinoi makers; ono hatter; thrtv stones; two taverns. 

Cue of the most serious changes iu the industries of the i»ui\try 
has l>fen the virtual alH>Ution of the system of apvHvnticoship. 
When our forefathers csune over the sea, they brv>ught the F.utw 
lH?an metluxi of initiation into the industrial trades by a long VH»rioii, 
usually seven years, of careful i raining and practi^v. When an av>- 
prvutuv, or negro Ik\v. ran away it was customary to advertise him 
aiul offer v>ue c^ut rewarvi. It is questionable whether mei'hanical 
wvu^i is as thorvMJghly done under the present system as under the 
oW one, wherv ye.ars of caivful training and practice under ex^nm- 
enced master worknten habitnateil the apprentice to aivuracy and 
skill i«i everv detail of his tr:»de. 



.MANUFACTURE OF POTATO STAKCH. 168 

OHI(;iN r.i THK MAKlFArri KK OK I'OTATO STAKCH, HY ABIKL AIJI'.OT. 

Before the War of 1812 potatoes were easily raised in this region, 
with larger crops per acre tlian at present. But there was little 
sale for thern, and the low price did not admit of transporting them 
far to a market. These facts suggested to the mind of Samuel Ab- 
bot, Esq., the desirableness of obtaining the more valuable part of 
the potato in a form less bulky, and suited to a greater variety of 
important uses. Discussion of the matter with his brother. Deacon 
Ezra Abbot, led them to consider by what means this might be ac- 
complished. Experiments to obtain sugar resulted only in grape 
sugar, or glucose : and this idea was abandoned. Starch in small 
quantity for domestic use had been previously obtained from pota- 
toes by means of a hand grater and subsequent washings. But to 
obtain it in large quantity with machinery and a greater power was 
not known ever to have been attempted. To do this successfully 
would not only create a better market for potatoes, but it promised 
remuneration for expense by furnishing a valuable article for ex- 
tensive consumption. Mutual interchange of ideas on the subject 
finally led to action. 

Early in the fall of 1811, as appears, a building about twenty 
feet square was erected, at his own expense, by P^^zra Abbot, near 
his house, the lower story for a horse to turn a shaft connected in 
the second story with machinery for washing and grating the pota- 
toes ; the same story to have apparatus for cleansing the starch 
with water made to flow in from a small brook, also a set of wide, 
shallow drawers with fire underneath for drying it, the whole cost- 
ing about 8200. Months passed before the machinery was all in 
place. Meanwhile its object excited much wonderment in the 
neighborhood. From an evasive answer to some inquisitive per- 
son, that it was "to make Free-masons by water," it was styled 
"Free-masons' Hall." After it was started "no admittance" on 
<he door continued the mystery some time longer. 

The first starch seems to have been made in the spring of 1812 ; 
and for five or six years Ezra Abbot continued to manufacture 
starch in mild weather of fall and spring, from potatoes only of his 
>\\n raising, kept in winter in his house cellar and taken to the mill 
- wanted. He had machinery to work only al>out a dozen bushels 
at a time, and did not work every day : he made one year about 
6000 pounds of .starch, at the rate of eight pounds of starch to each 
bushel of potatoes. For a market, he made repeated visits to Bos- 



164 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

ton, Salem, Newburypoit, Andover Hud other towns, selling some and 
leaving some to be sold on aceonnt ; he sold at eight cents a pound, 
but traders often put it as high as twenty cents. It was used in fam- 
ilies for puddings and otherwise, and was recommended by drug- 
gists as a delicate food for invalids. About 181 7 John Smith, Esq., 
of Peterborough, after many failures, succeeded in making of it 
good size for use in cotton nuxnufacture ; and about the same time 
Mr. Paul Moody at Waltham experimented with it for the same 
purpose, long in vain, but with hints from Mr. Smith, and having 
a lot of it on liand, persevered till he succeeded and wanted more. 
Ezra Abbot's first mill was an experiment, to try machinery and a 
market. Being now well assured of l)oth, Ezra and Samuel Abbot 
decided to build on a larger scale. 

In 1818 the site of an old disused sawmill in the near border of 
Mason was purchased, and much labor expended in preparing the 
spot by blasting out rocks to make room for potatoes, building a 
stone dam, quarrying other stone for the mill, &c. Up to this time 
Samuel Abbot had been in practice of the law at Dunstable and 
afterwards at Ipswicli, Massachusetts. But in November, 1818, he 
removed to Wilton, and henceforth tlie brothers gave their united 
energies to the business under the tirm name of E. & S. Al)bot. 
For many months they were much together, especially in evenings 
and far into the niglit, consulting and devising the requisite machin- 
ery, much of whicli differed from that in the first mill and involved 
the application of new principles. As their plans became settled, 
the construction of the machinery was put in the hands of ditferent 
mechanics under l)onds not to divulge. As the spring of ISl'.i 
opened, the farmers of adjacent towns were engaged to plant more 
or less land with potatoes, and in the fall to bring tlieni the crops 
at a fixexl price per bushel. Meanwhile the building was erected, 
60 by 30 feet, the lower story of stone, with an L for stoi'ing 
starch. To get in all the machinery and properly adjust it, they 
found to be a work of time. It was March, 1820, when they com- 
menced operation on their three thousand bushels of potatoes, and 
before all were worked up the water became warm and required the 
use of ice. At first they received potatoes by measuring loads for 
cubic inches and reducing to bushels, in a year or two by weighing 
loads and empty carts in a frame, but in a few years they changed 
the frame for Fairbanks's platform scales. There being no law for 
the weight of a bushel of potatoes, they adopted as an average of 
weighings by tliemselves and neighbors, the rule of sixty-four pounds 



MANUFACTURE OF POTATO STARCH. 165 

to the busliel. As crops were light or abundant, their stocks of pota- 
toes varied in quantity : l)eing for seven years less than six thou- 
sand bnsliels a year : for eleven years, between six and ten 
tiiousand : foi- seven years, from ten to fifteen thousand ; in other 
years moi-e ; their lai'gest stock, in l.s.'id, was over twenty-six thou- 
sand l)ushels. Farmers within six or eight miles or more found it 
a cash market for their potatoes. The crops of different seasons 
differed in quality ; and some kinds were richer in starch than 
others. '' Long Keds." for instance, yielded well per acre, but not 
so well in starcli. 

Experience and observation gradually taught the partners im- 
l)roved processes, especially in securing the finer, lighter starch, 
which, being of nearly the same specific gravity as the light part of 
the refuse or " grains," had been difHcult to separate. But their 
l)est skill did not suffice to obtain all the starch of the potato. Of 
the ten, twelve or more pounds in a bushel, according to quality, 
more or less escaped with the "grains," to be fed to cattle and 
hogs, and more or less flowed off with the potato juice into the 
In-ook to double and treble the hay crops in the meadows below. 
The amount of starch obtained per bushel in different years ranged 
from seven and one-third to nine and two-thirds pounds ; being iu 
five years less than eight pounds, in seven years more than nine 
pounds, and averaging about eight and one-half pounds per bushel 
of {)4 [)ounds. The quantity of starch manufactured also varied 
greatly, from \().^ tons in 1H2(I to 11(1.; tons in 1830-;51 ; being in 
the first six years lOl tons, in the next six years .'557 tons, and in 
the seven yeais l.sid to isfd, 2").') tons. 'I'he data for several years 
are not found, 'i'here was immediate demand for their starch at 
I'eterboi-ongh anil at \\'althani. In a year or two cotton mills were 
erected in Lowell, Nashua and other places, which called for starch, 
and there was no difficulty in disposing of all they could make. 
The wholesale })rice ranged at diftej-ent times from three and one- 
half to five and one half-cents a pound. 

In the afternoon of Friday, December 2(\, 1<S2.S, the starch mill was 
l)urned ; and Ezra Abbot by inhaling iiot smoke ])rought on a long 
and severe illness of lung fever. The mill was partially insured. 
Some [)otatoes were spoiled ; but the larger portion remained good, 
and the mill was rebuilt in time to work them all n\) before too warm 
weather. A second time the mill was burned in the night after 
l)eceml)er 17th, l.s.i;». When the lire was first seen at 2 A. M. by 
a nciuiihor half a niih' away, tiu' main building was already burnt 



166 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

down ; there was no insurance, and the loss was estimated at S3000. 
Of 0000 bushels of potatoes, 2000 had been worked up, 4000 were 
in an outer cellar, and of .'5000 bnshels there in the mill, some were 
ruined, others good. The mill was at once rebuilt and all tlie good 
potatoes were worked up. 

From the beginning IVIessrs. E. & S. Abbot were cautious of ad- 
mitting strangers to view their works. They intended to procure 
patents of parts of their machinery, wrote to Washington, and pre- 
pared specifications, models, ifcc. But as this mode of maintaining 
their rights might require lawsuits with expense of money, time and 
trouble, they concluded to protect themselves, as the}' best could, 
without patents. They had knowledge of clandestine attempts to 
examine their machinery. A starch mill was started in New Ips- 
wich, but in a year or two proved :i failure. One young man pro- 
posed to join them in putting up a mill about iifteen miles away ; 
and they, finding it a good location, acceded to the arrangement and 
had considerable machinery prei)ared by their mechanics, when he, 
having thus acquired some knowledge of the business, dropjied off 
and went north, where starch mills afterwards appeared. But oth- 
er parties honorably compensated them for information and assist- 
ance. In 1881 Messrs. O. »fc K. Prescott engaged them to super- 
intend the construction of their mill at Jaft'rey ; which 8amuel Ab- 
bot subsequently rented and operated in his own name, while Ezra 
Abbot operated the Mason mill, still in the name of E. & S. Ab- 
bot, their customers being supplied from either mill as most con- 
venient. This continued till the burning of the Jaft'rey mill and the 
lamented death of Samuel Abbot, January "id, 18.'^!). Of the pota- 
toes, about 2300 bushels, damaged, and 324;') bushels, sound, were 
sold. Tlie remainder, 3800 bushels, were transported to the INIason 
mill ; of which Ezra Abbot, by purchase from the heirs of his broth- 
er, became solo proprietor. Five or six parties from the state of 
Maine at difterent times applied, and, for a consideration, received 
information and assistance. In one case, Ezra Abbot left his mill 
in charge of workmen, went to Maine and spent several weeks there 
initiating the party into the business.* 

In later years the potato disease interfered nuich with the busi- 
ness, discouraged planting, rendered the stock of potatoes received 

* In a speecli rcceiiflv delivered before tlie Senate of the Ignited States by Hon. W. 1". 
Frye, senator IVom Maine, it is stated that l,riK),O()0 bushels of potatoes are annually used 
in that state for the manufacture of starch, riie same maimfiictiire is also extensively car- 
ried on in the states of the northwest and in (amidii. 



COTTON AND WOOLLEN FACTORIES. 167 

at the mill less in (imuitity, iiiid of less value for sturoh, the best 
being wanted for domestic use. In the bad year, 1S4">, in a stock 
of abont .'>.')()() bnshels, l)ea. Abl)ot estimated his loss by the disease 
as equal to more than ITiOO bushels: it reduced the yield for that 
year to only six and one-fifth pounds per bushel. 

In the season of 1840 Ezra Al»bot, from failure of health, was able 
to visit the mill only once or twice, and devolved the charge of it 
on his son. Abiel Aljbot. On his decease, April .'5d, 1H47, his sons, 
Abiel and Harris Abbot, became joint owners under the name of 
A. & 11. Abbot. They continued the manufacture of starch four 
or five years with stocks of potatoes diminishing from the united 
effects of the disease and of the coming of railroads ; both causes 
combined to raise greatly the price of potatoes for general con- 
sumption. The last stock received w^as })etween one and two thou- 
sand bushels. The mill was sold and converted into a saw and 
stave mill. 

fOTTON .\NI> WOOI.I.KN !■ A( TOIM KS. 

The first cotton and woollen factory was incor[)orated June IG, 
1-S14 ; William Bales and Amos Holt, Jr., corporators. 

The Wilton Manufacturing Company was incorporated June 28, 
1820 ; Amos Dickey, Abiel Lovejoy, Silas BuUard, Royal Wallace 
and Abraham Whittemore. corporators. This mill was burned in 
1m;5!». 

With the same ciiarter and the same title a comi)any was formed 
in 1848, with a capital of .">0,000 dollars. Joseph Newell, Elipha- 
let Putnam, Ziba Gray, Daniel Abbot, Esq., William D. Beasom, 
Clark C. Boutwell, Royal Southwick, Elbridge Reed and Tappan 
Wentworth were the principal stockholders. The mill was built in 
184!), the wheel and shafting were put in in 18.50, and the manu- 
facture of carpet yarn was begun April (I, 1851. The mill was of 
wood, 98x40 feet, and contained two stories with a basement. A 
wheel-house was l>uilt of one story, .'52x30 feet, with a basement 
for washing wool ; one-half of the room above was used for a re- 
pair shop. The wheel was a breast wheel, 24 feet in diameter, with 
buckets i 2 feet long. A drying-house, a wool-house and a double 
cottage were also built, and these, with the old ])oarding-house. 
were all the buildings at first owned by the company. 

The first lot of machinery consisted of six spinning frames, three 
twisters, drawing frames, pickers and other small machinery to 
match ; also one set of cards and one jack for making filling. From 



168 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

this small beginuing new macbiiun y was added from time to time 
imtil the mill contained fourteen spinning frames, seven twisters 
and a corresponding increase of new and modern machinery, includ- 
ing P^nglish combers. The machinery was increased for making 
tilling from one to four sets. While this increase of machiner}' was 
going on the building had to be correspondingly enlarged. In !>>.")» 
forty feet were added to the length of the mill, making it one hun- 
dred and thirty-eight feet long. In \S(n) another addition was 
made in L form, fifty by seventy-two feet, and one of Swain's tur- 
bine wheels of 130 horse-power took the place of the old breast 
wheel and was run until the mill was burnt, March O, 1872. lu 
May, IS.")!, forty-nine hands were employed and the pay roll of 
that mouth amounted to S7.S8.:y. In January, 1872, 116 employes 
were paid S2o71 .41 . The mill was in operation twenty years and 
eleven months. The first superintendent was Mr. Kipley. He was 
soon succeeded by Mr. Elbridge (J. AVoodman, who acted so long 
as the mill was in operation. 

The following account by Mr. "Woodnum. one of the most active 
promoters of the prosperity of East Wilton, will be read with deep 
interest, as sketching a lutlf century's growtli in a New England 
village : 

Wlicn 1 first i-;mic tn Wilton in 1S;{!) I wont to view tlu> ruins of the old 
cotton mill, and the sight of those ruins and of the beautiful location 
gave me a feeling of sadness, and I asked myself if it was not i)ossi1)le to 
liave those ruins restored and the hopes and antieipations of a disappoiiU- 
ed people made bright again. At that time there were twenty-four 
hou.ses in the village and four in riiu> Valley; today there are one hun- 
dred and tifty-six houses in this village, and about thirty in the Vall<?'y. 
1 speak of Pine Valley, although just over the line in Milford. because all 
tliere is there today is the result of what was doni' in Wilton by the Wil- 
ton Company. 

[ eanie to Wilton in 1844 to reside a eoui>le of years, and during that 
time held long and freipieut eonsidtations with Mr. .loseph N'ewell. try- 
ing to devise some way to get up a company to builda mill where the old 
one stood, but this was no easy matter. In the lirst place, the stock or 
shares of the old company must be bought up: this was a difficult opera- 
tion, as this stock was scattered far ;ind wide, and some of its owners, 
flunking something was to be done, wanted fabulous pi-ices for tlieir 
stock, and had these lirst efforts been undertaken by a less cool and per- 
severing man than Mv. N'ewell, nothing would have been done, and this 
village would not be what it is today. 

Finally it was arrange<l that Mr. N«'well. with the assistance of Mr. 
Eliphalet Putnam and Mr. Abiel I.ovejoy of Milford. should go to work 
to buy u|i the old <l(n-k. and get otbeis interested, wliile my part of the 



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ELBRIDGE G. WOODMAN. 



HCLIOTVPE PRINTINO 



WILTON MANUFACTURING COMl'ANY. 1G9 

liuwiiieiJs wa8 to go l»ai-k to Chclni-fonl. ;m.i. if I cuiild. get (Jay A: Silvr-i 
iiitf'rested. a** thf^y <'oul(l fiirni.«h thf iiiachiiifiy. 'J'Ik- next thing to (h, 
was to get iJoyai Si.iitliwick, tlieu agent of tlif Haldwin Uoinpany at 
< lu'lnisforil. to rake hold and lielj,. ,i< ho had money and inlhience: this 
was finally accoinpli^hr.d afl.-r more rlian :i year's talk and some pretty 
sliarj) dijiUimacy. 

Daniel Al.l»ot. Ksi|.. (.f Nashna was next appealed to. an.l lie pioctiifd 
an act of incorporation withont personal liahility, or. rather, liad the orig- 
inal act renewed. J',nt now came the tng of war when stockliolders were 
wanted. rii<.y said it was too far away from the railroad, and be^ide- 
t hey had no interest in Wilton. I)nt if they knew the railroad wonld go 
to Wilton they woidd take stock. And the r.iilr<»a<l |>eople said if they 
were sure the mill would he hnilt th.- raiIroa<l should go to Wilton, and 
to(hiy WiJton is reaping tlie advantages of these early eftVti-ts. Finally, 
after long and discouraging ett'oits. a company was organized, the stock 
fS.")O.OO0> was taken and a mill huilt, going into 0])eration April 3d. 1851. 
At this time tlie mill wa< 10(1 feet long. 44 feet wide, and two stories high 
with basement. 

After speaking of the maeliinery nnrl its <£iiuliial iini)rovements, 
-Mr. U'oodman eontiniies : 

In ls.-,;{ it paid a town tax of >s3(»(). with a pay roll of altont >!.')(I0 month- 
ly, and when destroyed in 1873 it jiaid a tax of about 81400, with a pay 
roll of about 8ir)(M) monthly. And here let it be remembered all of this 
increase had been niade from the earnings, and no assessments had ever 
l>een made on the stt»ckholder>. And here it is but just to say that this 
tine showing was not flue wholly to skilful management, for during tin- 
war everybody made money. Xevertheless the influence of the old Wil- 
ton Comjiany was having its efte«-t, and the result was that My. Joseph 
Newell built the Xewell mill, and that Mr. 11. A. Daniels was able to get 
lip the I*ine Valley (•omi)any and to erect a large ami substantial mill, 
which today has a large pay roll, and sends out a great amount of goods. 
Although the mill is in Milford. it is, with the exception of its taxes, pre- 
cisely the same to the peo])le of Wilton as if it were standing just a little 
nearer to the village over the line, for here come all the people belonging 
there to do all their trading, anil here in the village are their church. ])Ost 
office. &v. This tine ])roj)eily is now. and has long 1 n. under the skil- 
ful and ])rudent management of :\rr. Nash Simons, and long may it exist 
to bless those employed there and to confribute as it ha^ done to the 
|)ioaperity of Wilton. 

tMH STIMK- .\rroi;|>l\(. To ( KNSt S <»K IH-V). 

Capt. Aaron liarues, saw-mill, carding machines and clotli dress- 
ing ; capital, 81200. Product, hoards. lOO.OOO feet valued at 
SlOOt): shingles, .')(),00(», §12r>; laths. 1((,0()(>. 8.s(» : canling and 
cloth dressing to the amount of 8;50(). 



170 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Benjamin Hopkins, saw-mill. Boards, '>0,000 feet, S4.')0 ; shin- 
gles, 10,000, $-2o ; laths, 24,000, §48; shuttle-woods, fiOOO, 8120. 

Nahum Child, saw-mill and grist-mill. Boards, 12;"), 000 feet, 
Sll 25; shingles, 100,000, S250 ; toll for grinding, S300. 

John A. Putnam, saw-mill and grist-mill. Boards, S4r)0 ; shin- 
gles, 100,000, 825;-, : table-legs, 4000, $240 ; toll for grinding, 850. 

Willard French, saw-mill. Boards, 200,000 feet, 82000; shin- 
gles, 100,000, 8250. 

Jonathan Livermore, boards, 75,000 feet: shingles, ;')(), 000 : both 
valued at 8775. 

E. Putnam »S: Compauy. bobbins, knobs and machinery, 82()50. 

William Sheldon, bobliins, spools and 125 cords of timl)er, 81100. 

Abijah Ilildreth, saw-mill and grist-mill. Boards, 120,000 feet, 
81200; shingles, 880; grinding, 875. 

Joseph W. Killam, furniture. Stock, 81<s50; product. 85500. 

John Burton, table-frames. Stock, 8210; product, 880O. 

Jones, Lane & Company, lioots and shoes ; capital, 87000, stock, 
88000. Number employed. 20 : males, 12: females, s ; product, 
817,700. 

LATKH MAM 1A< TOHIKS. 

The Davis Manufacturing Company was incorporated July '.»th, 
18<):>. Joseph Davis, Royal Southwick, Charles B. Jones, Jasper 
Kelley and William 8. Bennett were the corporate members. They 
manufactured carpet warp and filling. The mill was in successful 
operation until October 4th, ISfU), when a flood swept across the 
road and entirely destroyed the mill. 

About three years after this Hood, Dr. J. (i. Graves and others 
built a canal, about forty rods long, on the east side of the river, 
from the dam to an eligible site, and erected a building but never 
filled it with uiachinery. The building has for several years been 
used by H. W. Hopkins and F. B. French for the manufacture of 
writing desks and fancy boxes. 

The Newell Manufacturing Company was incorporated July 7lli, 
186(5. Joseph Newell, George A. Newell and Charles II. Burns 
were the corporate members. They soon erected a mill, and a 
track was laid from the railroad to their store-house. They manu- 
factured carpet warp and tilling. For some cause the business was 
not successful. About 18,S0 the machinery was sold and the plant 
went into the possession of Daniel Warner ct Sons, who put in 



MANUFACTORIES. 171 

macbiuery for nuikiug cottou vani and twiue. They ran the mill 
about two years. 

The "Wilton Company has a capital of S''3( 1,000. Hon. Charles 
H. Burns is president, Hon. John A. Spalding, treasurer, and 
Charles A. Bnrns, clerk. On January 1st, lfi8.'3, they commenced 
the manufacture of cotton warps, yarns and druggists' and mer- 
chants' twines. They run 2240 spindles spinning and 8.S2 twist- 
ing. They use both water-power and steam, and the mill is heated 
by steam and lighted b}' gasoline. 

Tlie Messrs. Whiting have a saw-mill that they run several 
mouths in the year, in which, besides the board-saw, they have box- 
l)oard and stave saws, and saws for sawing wood, planing machines, 
and machiuer}' for making keg and barrel-heads, and for preparing 
the box stock ready to be nailed together. They grind in 
their grist-mill about one hundred and twenty-five car-loads of 
corn annually, most of which, with about one hundred car-loads of 
feed, is sold to the milk-raisers. In addition, they have a large run 
of custom grinding. Their power is furnished by a steam engine of 
eightj^ horse-power and a water wheel of seventy horse-power. 
They also sell about five hundred tons of coal and three hundred 
and fifty cords of wood annually. Their trade in milk, cheese and 
butter wall be detailed under a separate head. 

Levi Putnam has a saw-mill, a planing machine and turning- 
lathes, and manufactures trunks and trunk stock. Power, water. 

Daniel Cragin has a saw-mill and machinery for manufacturing 
knife trays, dry measures, and sugar boxes. He employs about six 
hands. Power, steam and water. 

Nathan Barker has a grist-mill. 

Hermon Hopkins, a saw-mill, clapboard and shingle machinery 
and turning lathe. 

Henry H. Livermore, a saw-mill, shingle and stave machinery. 

James II. Holt & Son manufacture knobs and milk can stopples, 
and have a cider mill. 

Henry O. Sargent, a saw-mill and turning machinery. 

Samuel W. Smith manufactures knobs. 

Wheel im'ffhts and Carrku/e Makers. Flint it Gray ; A. .1. Parker. 

Jnhliiiuj Black smitha and Carriaf/e-smiths. Bales it Putnam ; 
C. B. Smith; H. N. Gray & Son. 

Carpenters. Abel Ileseltine, William Emerson, H. L. Emerson, 
•lames L. Hardy. William 1). Stearns, Jeremiah Driscoll, L. A. Ty- 
ler, Elson D. Frye, .1. H. Hutchinson, Nathan A. Cragin. 



172 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Brick dtii} ShiiK^ Masons. .)(X*1 llesseltoiK Charles Hesselton. 
Uriel: Mason. .lolui Gage. 

Stone Maaoiis and Stone Cutters. Elijah Putnam. .1. K. Das- 
oonil). Jf)hii H. Sheldon, Isaac N. Ilutciiinson. 



'riicie have been four tanneries in Wilton. The tii'st was on the 
place now owned by Mr. (ieorgt' S. Buss. It was started by Mr. 
Triah Smith, but tlie date that he eonnnenced it has not been as- 
certained, lie sold to Asa Chandler, deed dated .Inly 2:5, 177N. 
After Chandler came (ieorge Abbot, Henjaniin Barrett, "William 
Parker, Asa .lones. Harden »fc Mills. Asa Pollard and Henjamin T. 
Foster. Mr. Foster commenced business in the yard in February. 
].S;^(;, and carried it on successfully for thirty-two years. 

The site for the next yard, known as the Stockwell yard, was 
purchased of John Farriugton by William Blaney, deed dated No- 
vember 1.'), 17!)'.). The subsequent owners were (4reenleaf Stevens, 
.lohn Nutting and Elijah Stockwell. Mr. Sylvester Simonds was 
the last that did business on it. 

Capt. Isaac Spalding came to Wilton from New Ipswich in I.SOU. 
He i)robably built his tannery soon after coming to Wilton. It was 
kept in operation more than forty years, the only occui)ants being 
Capt. Spalding and his son, Mr. Moses Si);ilding. 

In 18(5.'5 Messrs. Andrew .1. and Artemas Putnam l)ui!t a tannery 
at the East village in which they did business for several years, 
but owing to Hnaneial embarrassments i,t is now unoccnined. 

rilK MKSSKS. (OI.OW. MAMK.\< TlltKHS. 

In the manufacture of woollen goods iu New Hampshire, probably 
no other name is so prominent as is that of Colony. .losiah Colony, 
the first of the name to engage in woollen manufacturing, was born 
in Keene, April -s, 17!)1, and died June ;">, l.S()7. He was born 
on the farm where his father was born and died, and where his 
grandfathei' lived a considerable portion of his life and died. He 
eonnnenced manufacturing in Keene in company with Francis 
Faulkner, under the name of Faulkner c^ Colony, and the linn 
name continues today, although the interests are represented by the 
third generation on one side and the second on the other,— Oo. I). 
Colony and Horatio Colony representing tiieir father's interest on 



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THE COLONY HUOTllEKS. 173 

the Colony sitle. All his sons* luivo Itei'ii inlcri'sti'd in the 111:11111- 
facture of all-wool flannels and dress goods. 

On Jnne 2S, l.sr)0, a nianufactnring property situaU'd in Ilarris- 
ville and pnrehased by Josiah Colony, was incorporated under the 
name of Cheshire Mills, and soon after Timothy, Henry, Alfred T. 
and John E. became stockholders. Henry was at the time of his 
death, and had ])een for many years, the treasurer of Cheshire 
^Mills. Cheshire Mills at the present time is owned by Timothy 
Colony's estate, John E. Colony's estate, and by Horatio Colony, 
who purciiased Henry's interest. 

Tlie number of hands employed in a tlaunel mill is suiall as com- 
pared with some other branches of woollen manufacture. 

Faulkner & Colony run six sets of machinery, employ some 
sixty-two or sixty-three hands, consume from five to six hundred 
thonsand pounds of unwashed wool (wool in the grease, or before 
scouring), and produce from 750,000 to HOO,000 yards of flannel. 

Cheshire Mills, in Harrisville, run nine sets of machinery, employ 
ninety-four or ninety-five hands, consume from eight to nine hun- 
dred tliousand pounds of wool (before scouring), and produce from 
1,100,000 to 1,200,000 yards of flannel and dress goods. 

The foregoing account was kindly furnished by Hon. Horatio 
Colony of Keene. 

The mill at Wilton is owned and operated by Frank H. Colony, 
Fred. Colony and James Colony, sons of Henry Colony. The firm 
mime is "Colon}' Bros." The mill has seven sets of machinery, is 
four stories high and is built of stone and brick. The main mill is 
1 17x54 feet ; dye house, of one story, (i0x40 feet ; boiler house, en- 
gine room and picker building, three stories, :^6x40 feet. The firm 
began to build in 1882 and commenced liusiness February 1, 1883. 
They make flannels and dress goods, produce yearly 1,000,000 
yards and employ seventy-five hands. 



*Tiniotliy, born July 10, ISIM, flied October :{1, lh^2; George I)., boin Jlay i>, IS-.M; 
Henry, born March S.i, lS.i;{, died .)uly is, 1884; Alfred T., born J[ay r. INJS, died December 
ir., 1876; .loliii H., born April IT, ls:U, died October 5, 1NS3; Horatio, born Novenil)er 
It, is:jr). 



CHAPTER XVII. 



PAUPERISM AND INSANITY. 

In the eiu'lier stages of New Eugland civilization the condition of 
the abnormal members of the commuuity, such as paupers, the in- 
sane, slaves and criminals, was a hard one. Puritanism made men 
and women stern, resolute, firm, severe, but not particularly gentle, 
compassionate, sympathetic, or humanitarian. God Himself was 
looked upon as King and Judge, rather than as the universal Fa- 
ther. If men suffered, the feeling was that they ought to suffer. 
It was the Hebrew code rather than the Christian ; an eye for an 
eye, and a tooth for a tooth. The Indians were regarded and 
treated as the children of the devil, and worthy of extermination. 
They were often sold into slavery. Slaves were made even of 
white men. Little compassion was felt for those who fell out of 
line, and did not keep step with the march of society. The poor 
were sold at auction for their maintenance to the lowest bidder. 
The insane were regarded with superstitious awe, and were often 
shut up in cold and filthy outhouses, sometimes chained, without 
fire, suitable clothing, proper food or medical attendance. In one 
town in New Hampshire a man was confined in a cage for thirty 
years, from which he had never been out but once ! The treatment 
of criminals was harsh and vindictive, and the condition of jails 
and lock-ups was a reproach to civilization and to Christianity. 
Orphan children, apprentices and the friendless often experienced 
little mercy or commiseration from those who had them in charge, 
or from the comnumity. Domestic and school discipline, even to 
the more favored, was grounded on the JDroverb of " sparing the 
rod, and spoiling the child." Such was the general character of 
the times, to which there were, of course, many notable exceptions, 
worthy of all commendation. 

But all these features are so changed now that they appear al- 
most incredible to later times. Tiiere have been no reforms more 



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TAUPEKISM. 175 

remarkable than the amelioration of the condition and life of tlie 
weak and suffering classes. The leaven of Christianity has been 
leavening the whole lump and reaching out to the very outskirts of 
society. The spirit of Him who came not to destroy men's lives, 
but to save them, and to seek and save the lost, is becoming 
the corporate spirit of states and cities. When we consider the 
[)rogress of the last one hundred and fifty years in the direction of 
humane and benevolent activity, we cannot but hope for still great- 
er and more beneficent changes in the near future. 

Lecky, in his " European Morals," remarks that the merciful 
treatment of animals is one of the surest tests of an advanced 
Christian civilization. The mission in this country of Henry Bergh 
to prevent cruelty to animals has accomplished a great revolution 
of sentiment, and his recent decease has called forth noble testi- 
monies to his disinterested labors for those creatures of God which 
have no articulate speech to plead their own cause. 

The Centennial Pamphlet tells us of the early paupers : 

The first pauper in town was Ity the iiauie ot Stratton, wlio received 
aid from the town before tlie IJevohition. From this time till 1830 there 
were but seven families — and these but in part — who were supported l)y 
tlie town. Some other individuals, but very few in number, have occa- 
sionally received aid. In 1830 a farm for the poor was purchased, and 
was carried on by the town for some years. The products of this farm 
were nearly sufficient in most years to pay the wages of the overseer and 
family, and for the support of the poor. 

PROCEEDINGS IN RELATION TO THE TOWN FARJI. 

At the annual town meeting in March, 1830, the town 

V(jtfd. to purchase a farm on which to support the poor. Joel Al)l)ot, 
Oliver Perham and Daniel Batchelder, selectmen, and Jonathan Parkhurst 
and Jonathan I.iverniore were appointed a committee to purchase a farm, 
stock, tools and furniture for the same, and to employ a man and his wife 
to manage the same. 

The paupers were supported on this farm thirty-eight years. 

At the annual town meeting in March, 1868, the town 

Voted, that the selectmen appoint a eonunitteo of three to dispose of 
and sell the town farm. 

Voted, that this conunittee sell tlie personal property on the town farm 
on the first day of April next. 

Voted, that this committee be authorized ami empowered to dispose of 
-ell and convev said farm and to "ive a decil of the same. 



176 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

The farm comprised lot No. 8 iu the eighth range and about tln-ee- 
fourths of lot No. 8 in the ninth range of original lots. It had been 
formerly owned by Nathan A. Whiting. After the town sold the 
farm, the paupers were provided for by contract, as before. 

I'KOCEKDINGS IX HEiJAKP To I1ILLS150R0UGH COUNTY FAKM. 

The increase of manufacturing at Manchester, Nashua and other 
villages in the county, and the law passed in 1841, making void 
all settlements gained in the towns prior to 1 790, added much to 
the number of the paupers to be supported by the county. 

The county judges, Hon. Jacob AVhittemore of Antrim and Hon. 
Jesse Carr of Goffstown, at that time had the superintendence of 
all matters relating to the county paupers. For the purpose of 
lessening the expenses to the county of maintaining the paupers, 
in the latter part of the year 1841) they purchased of Noyes Poor, 
Esq., of Goffstown, a farm for which was paid $10,000. In Febru- 
ary, 1850, the judges notified the several towns that the establish- 
ment was ready to receive paupers. The first report of the justices 
was dated September ;», 1850, the institution having been occupied 
about six months. During that time there had l)een 1 76 paupers at 
the farm, 88 having been the largest number at any one time, and 
77 being the average number. From the same report we obtain the 
following : 

I'iiiil for repairing- and littiiig uj) the buildiiijis. . -ii; 483 73 
Paid for .stock, fanning- tools and furniture. . . 1,G78 01 

Cost of farm. . 10,000 00 



'I'otal outlay .•^I2.1(;2 04 

At the session of tlie Legislature of' 1851, the representatives^ of 
Hillsborough County met in convention for the purpose of examin- 
ing the financial affairs of the county, and the following resolve was 
passed : 

JfesoivetZ, that Jonathan 1). (Iciacnl. (.f Wean-, be and is hereby ap- 
pointed in behalf of this eouventiou to make exanuuation into, and thor- 
oughly investigate, the financial atliiirs of the county foii the last live 
years, and to make and report to tlie next t-oinily convention a general 
statement of the affairs of each of said years, and a full and parlieular 
statement of said allairs in detail, for each of the two last years, and thai 
said Clement have power to send for persons and pajiers in making- said 
investigation; which resolution, having been considered l»y the eonven- 
tion. was. on motion, adopted Ity a nnainmous vote. 

."Mr. ClemcnL subniitted his report to tiic convention of repre- 
sentatives of Hillsborough County at tite session iield in June, 




J^i^iOU^i^^ u^t-'-^><2^t^^i>tAr^^,^::^fy^^^ 



THE COUNTY rOOH FAIJM. 177 

1852. From that report we obtain the followiug statement of the 

expense of the county for paupers for the 3'ears named in the report : 

T';ii(l ill ti-i-,il year cndiiiii' Aiiril. 



1847, 




8 0.710 on 
io,aw 01 


1S4S, 




1849. 




12,600 .-n 


1850. 




14.07.3 47 


1851 : 




.S5.048 80 


same 


ycai 


•. 5.122 ii;{ 

in in ro 



Paid for suppoit of rouiity farm 

The law passed by the Legislature in 185;'), remodelling the ju- 
diciary, abolished the olllces of county justice and road commis- 
sioners, and created the ofHce of county commissioners, with the 
duties and powers previously l)elonging to county justices and road 
commissioners. 

The report of the connnissioners. dated December, 1857, gives 
the expenses for pau[)ers, duri'ng the previous year, as follows : 

At Die county farm $4..")4n 33 

Paid to fowuis tor support of county pjiupers, . 5, .544 7.") 

'J'o pay sptH'ial contracts, New Hampshire Asylum. iSic 014 ."{2 



.'i!! 0.705 ;58 



Wliole uumluT t»f paupers at the farm. 281; averauc number. 101 A : 
number of weeks" board of paupers, 5,434. 

The Legislature in 18(50 or 18()1 passed a law making void all 
settlements gained prior to 1840, which threw the sujiport of most 
of the paupers upon the county and caused the sale of the towii 
farms, on whicli paupers had been previously supported. 

Late in the year 1866 the buildings at the farm in Goft'stown, 
with tlie exception of the barn, stable and corn-barn, were destroyed 
by tire. 

The representatives of tlie towns of Hillsborough County, in con- 
vention at Manchester, in January, 1867, instructed the coimty 
commissioners to sell the County Poor Farm at Goffstown, and such 
parts of the personal property connected with the farm as they 
deemed advisable, and authorized them to purchase the Whiting 
farm in Wilton, at an expense not exceeding the sum of $12,500, 
and to erect such buildings thereon as might be necessary for the 
acconniiodation of the county, at an expense not exceeding $10,000. 

The county took possession of the farm April 1st, 1867, and a 
suitable building was erected of wooden material, eighty-two by 
forty feet, three stories higli, with a cellar under the whole having a 
cemented bottom. The farm, proper, contains 436 acres, and is 
bounded on the west l)y Temple, while the north line is one-half of 



178 IIISTOUY OF WILTON. 

a mile from the south line of Lynde borough. It also includes a lot 
of 100 acres, situated northeasterly from the buildings, which is 
bounded on the north by the Lyndeborough line. Since the farm 
was purchased by the county, the expenditure for building, includ- 
ing the cost of boiler-house and boilers, has exceeded $20,000. In 
1884 a wind-mill, with the necessary apparatus for raising water to 
the buildings, was put in at a cost of $o2\. The method was suc- 
cessful. 

A niunber of years since, the establishment was nuide a County 
House of Correction, wdiich adds to the number of those that are 
able to work. While Captain Bumpus was the superintendent, 
twelve acres of the pasture west of the buildings towards the inter- 
val were cleared of rocks ; and since the present superintendent, 
Mr. Charles A. Stiles, has had charge, twenty acres north of the 
buildings and ten acres east of the road have been cleared of 
rocks, which with two acres begun, but not iinished, will make forty- 
four acres changed from rough pasture to smooth lields. The old 
walls have also been cleared otf , making but one Held on the w^est 
side of the road. On the southerly part of the farm is a large or- 
chai'd of Baldwin apple trees, from which, in 188.">, were taken 
twelve hundred barrels of marketable apples. 

We extract from the report for l<S7o the following statistics : 

Number at tlie ahnsliouse .T;iimary 1. 1872,108; admitted during tlu> 
year, 14(); deaths during the year, 11; weekly average of imnates during 
tlic year, 118; number at the almshouse January 1, 187;}. 120. Of the one 
hundred and forty-six admitted during the year, twonty-nino were sen- 
tenced to the house of correction. 

(,'ost of support of i)aupers at the farm, . . . -SO, 287 SO ' 
Paid for support of paupers away from the farm. . 5,791 52 



Total cost of supporting paupi'rs from .Ian. 1. 1S72. 

toJan. 1, 187H .si.-). 07!) .•{2 

From the report for the year ending April Mhh, 1884, we take 
the following statistics : 

Xuudjcr at the almshouse May I. 18S;{. 244: ;Hlinitlcil toMayl.lS84, 
25:{; discharged to May 1. iSSI. 24;{: supported and partially supported. 
497; births. 11; deaths. 27: weekly average of inmates during the year. 
2(56; number at the almshouse May 1. 1884. 2.-)4. 

Cost of supi»ort of paui)ers at the almshouse. . .•S2;{,4;{() 4.". 

Paid for support of i»aup<'rs in towns and cities. . UXuH 12 



'I'otai cost of supporting paupers from M:\\ I, 188;{. 

to May 1, 1884, . . . . ' . . .^.37,103 



THE COUNTY TOOK FARM. 179 

Rev. I. S. Lincoln, former pastor of the Tuitariau Cluirch, says: 

SiiH-e tlie ei«tat)lishment of the County Farm in tliis town in 18G8, there 
have been officially connected with it two very able and successful super- 
intendents, with their coijperatino; wives; namely. Captain G. G. Bum- 
pus and C. A. Stiles, Esq. 'J'lierc have Ijcen also three chaplains, two of 
whom were worthy Baptist preaehers. One, the Kev. S. C. Fletcher, 
was my predecessor, and the other, the ]Jev. <Teorge Trow, is my success- 
or and th(^ present incund)ent. Myself, a I'nitarian preacher, held the 
oftiee of ehaplain for ten years, more than half the time. The followinj; 
is my closinj; rei)ort for the year endinfj April 30, 1883: 

<'HAl'tAI\*S KKPUKT. 

To the Honorable Commissiont-.rs of Hillsbonmyh County. 

Gkxtlejikn : — I have the honor to i-eport that my official dutit;s at the 
County Home have been the i)ast year pei-formed with increasing inter- 
est ; both the officers and inmates of the institution have manifested a 
most kindlj' interest in my appropriate work as their chaplain, and also 
because I feel (piite sure that my official influence has a direct l)earing on 
the best interests of humaidt}'. The Christian reliirion. which it is my 
duty and higiiest pleasure to preach and practise, is the Divine charter 
that guarantees to all beings their rights and true interests. And this 
fact furnislies the most searching test of genuine religion, hence an emi- 
nent clergyman once said "that person's religion is worthless whose dog 
and cat are not better for it.*' Solomon, in his wisdom, has truly said " A 
righteous man regardeth the life of his beast." Tf this is characteristic of 
a righteous man to kindly treat animals, how much more readily will he 
so treat all classes of liuman beings? For our Savior says on this i)oint, 
'•IIow muc-h ))etter is a man than a sheep." Xow this religion, this 
Chiistian prini'ii)le and spirit, are needed everywl)ere, but very specially 
in almshouses and reformatory institutions: needed as a governing spirit 
in the hearts of all concerned in the nninagement of those establishments; 
for these are the strong ones, clothed with power over their weak depend- 
ents. AVlthout this guiding spirit, ov without the restraint of civil law or 
circumstances, their weak dei)endents are liable to suffer from an invasion 
of their rights and a disregard of their true interests. Tliese institutions 
are built, or should be, in the interests both of the inmates and the com- 
munity. In these institutions the i)Oor, the diseased, the insane, ignorant, 
homeless cliildicn and criminals find a temporary home, where provision 
is made to meet their needs. Mere certain classes of criminals are sent 
for a limited time; such establisbments should be made, as far as i)ossi- 
I)le, homes of reform, that, under certain influence, they may, through re- 
pentance and leformatiou. lay aside all their bad habits and form all those 
good ones that shall fit them to be good citizens, so that when their sen- 
tence expires they may not return to the dens of iniquity from which 
they came, only relieved of certain ]»hysical burdens brouglit with them, 
or cured of diseasejit the public expense. No, these institutions should 
be made reformatory under llic application of Christian influence to far 



180 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

liicMlcr ("xlciil lliaii wli.il llii'.\ aii'. 'I'liis i> fssciilial K. llic lii,i;hcst wcU- 
hciiiii- <>t ;'ll I'lassc- ot ihc inimimiiily. 'riit'sc iiistiliitinii> slioiild In- so 
]K'rva(h'(l and iM.iit rolled by Christian iurtuom-<->. tell and yield. -d lo. that 
the aii>ivls of earlli and the any-els of Heaven shall heie have alinndant 
oecasion to rejoice over the repeiitanee of sinners. In ronelnsion. let me 
say that 1 have not lieen led int.. the preeedini; trains of thonuhl l.y way 
of eiiticisinu' this inslitnlion. hnt heianse I liave reeently learned that 
some other institutions of a similar eliaraeter are open to very severe erit- 
ifism on ai'eonnt of the manner in which they are niana.ijt'd. From the 
had examples of others similarly situated with ourselves, it is well for us 
to take warniui;- and tlnis shun evil. 'I'he tdd maxim still liolds o-oml : 
"An ounce of i>re\ention is worth a pound of cure." 
Respectfully submitted. 

I. St AiM.i; Lincoln. Chaphiin. 

t;i:i'<>i;r <»i- c. a. srii,i>. >i i'i.i;inti;ni>i:nt. ai (;i st. 1SS7. 

Insane. S7: i.aui>ei-. .HH : iTiminals. :!l>: children, c:! : those in school. 
;{.■); tlie teacher. .Mice (Jreeu. The expenses id' the establislinu'Ut are 
ft-_>(),lM)() annually. < haplain. \U-\ . 1). Donovan. The produi-tions of the 
farm in 1SS7 were 14(1 tons (d hay. :>.■) acres of hoed i-rops. of ensilafj^' 
corn. 1l' acri's. potatoes. 1-J.\. ;> acres sweet corn. 2 acres cabbages. ;{ 
acn's garden tiuck. .\;:c.: 70 Inuaied cattle. S horses. 100 hoo-s. ]00 liens. 



Comparatively lew iiislaiices of iiisuiiity <>i' iiliotism ha\ e occiirrod 
in town during its long history of a century anil a half. Contraiy 
to the iisiial opinion among scientilic men, that the fanner poimlatioii 
are peculiarly subject to mental aberration, the experience of our 
little connnonweaUh proves tliat no class is less liable to this ca- 
lamity than the hardy st)ns of the soil'. ]Mrs. Alvah Kussell, Israel 
Holt, Abner Flint, Simon Sheldon, Mrs. Joseph B. Howard, Alvin 
Avery, Mrs. Taylor and Joseph Melendy, Jr., are the principal 
names that occur in this connection. In some instances the de- 
rangement was only temporary, and soon yielded to proper hospital 
treatment. There have been some other cases of mental disorder, 
hnt these are the prominent ones. 

The Asyhim for the Insane at Concord, erected under the inspi- 
ration and zeal of Miss Dorothea L. Dix, lately deceased, is open to 
the iinfortumitt'. The paiii)er insane <»f the county are placed at 
the county farm in Wilton. 



CHAPTER XVIII, 



GRIMK AND PUNISHMENT. 

In the time of our fatlieis wliipi^iug was a eoinmoii punisliiiient 
for minor offences, such as petty larceny, and assault and hatteiy. 
Tublic sentiment, liowex er. in process of time has revolted against 
its brutality, and it is now inHicted in hut few connnnnities. Tlie 
cat-o'-nine-tails has been Ihouiiht, in this country and in England, to 
l)e the i)roper iuHiction for tiial contemptible class of criminals 
called wife-beaters, and in some states of the I'nion the whipping- 
[)Ost has been reestablished. In general, however, cruelty begets 
cruelty, and barbarous itnnishnients do more to harden than to re- 
form the transgressor. Probably to prohibit li(|Uor-making and 
li(luor-selling would do more to diminish crime than the enforce- 
ment of the severest laws. 

At the county court held in Amherst in October, 1771. Jonas 
Stepleton was sentenced to be wdiipped twenty stripes on the naked 
l)ack for theft, and to pay a tine of I'l 1, or ten-fold the value of the 
goods stolen an<l the costs of court, or, in default of payment, to 
l)e sold as a slave for seven years. An oak on the Wilton common 
was in the early times the whipping-post. A culprit, condemned to 
undergo this punishment for stealing clothes hung out to dr}', made 
his siu'ieks heard across the valley a mile away. An old lady re- 
lates that at a later period a whipi)ing-post, eight or ten feet high, 
stood at the southeast corner of the common. Hei'c justice was ad- 
ministered on violatoi's of the law :tnd distnrluMs of the peace of 
the community. The same post was also used :is a bulletin l)oard 
for public notices. 

The worst crimes have been very rare in the history of our 
town. Instances of graves being robbed occuired :it one time many 
years ago, but the offenders could not be identilicd. though certain 
individuals were susi)ecte(l of being guilty. A dctecliNc :igeiit was 



182 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

employed, but no arrests were made, aud the erimiuals were never 
brought to justice. In 180') a supposed horse thief, passing through 
town, was arrested and indicted under the name of W. J. Hunter. 
aliafi George Brown, Init the evidence was not sufficient to convict 
him, and he was discharged. Some years ago an altercation took 
l)lace on the public street in East Wilton on Sunday, in which 
Thomas Broderick of Milford struck a man by the name of Doyle 
on the head with the edge of a board. Doyle fell and died in a 
few minutes. Broderick was convicted of manslaughter, and sen- 
tenced to the State Prison for a term of years. After about one 
year's imprisonment he was pardoned by the Governor on a petition 
signed by a large number of the citizens of Milford. About the 
year 18()8 two young men, named Newgent and Howard, commit- 
ted several burglaries in East Wilton aud were arrested in Peter- 
borough. They were tried, convicted and sentenced to the State 
Prison for three years. Less than a mouth elapsed between their 
crime and their sentence. About the year 1870 a man by the 
name of Barry was convicted of committing a burglary in East Wil- 
ton, and sentenced to the State Prison for two or three years. 

But the greatest shock ever given to the public mor.als and tlie 
honorable repute of the town was by the repeated crimes and the 
execution of Elwin W. Major. Major was a native of Goffstown 
and about thirty years old. He had removed with his parents at five 
years of age to Randolph, A'ermont, thence went to INIanchester, 
New Hampshire, Avhen nineteen years old, and worked there for 
some time, and then removed to Iowa. He returned east, worked 
for a time in (Joffstown, then went to Wilton to work in a mill and 
cabinet shop. Afterwards he worked on a farm, and married the 
daughter of tlve proprietor, and lived in Wilton Centre. On the 
20th of December, 1874. his wife, Mrs. Ida Major, was taken sud- 
denly and violently ill, and on the evening of the same day she died. 
She was buried, but her sudden aud strange death, coupled with 
other circumstiinces, awakened strong suspicions of foul play, aud 
led the town authorities to investigate the case. The result was 
clear ; strychnine had been purchased and administered and was the 
undoubted cause of death. Further investigation led to the strong- 
belief that Major had been guilty of several other nun-ders. He was 
arrested and imi)risoned, and after two trials he was convicted of 
nuirder by the court, and sentenced to be hung. He was trans- 
ferred from tiu' county jail to the State Prison at Concord, and on 
January .J, l'S7.">, was executed, protesting his innocence to the last. 



CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. 183 

Some attempts iit I)urolary iu East Wilton have occurred, which 
have been prevented by tlie timely interference or resistance of the 
citizens. George Peacock in 1878 or 187!) was convicted of burg- 
hiry and sentenced to the State Prison for three years, bnt after 
one yeavH imprisonment ho was pardoned out by the fJovernor on 
|)etition. 

The old meeting-house was destroyed by tire, and investigation 
resulted in the belief that it was the work of an incendiary. But 
there was not suHicient evidence to produce conviction at law, and 
no arrests were made. 

So far as is known none of the above cruninals were natives of 
Wilton. If tins cliapter of tiie history is short, thei-efore, it speaks 
well for the moi'ality :ind nitelligciicc of the towu, and of the sui'- 
rounding comnumity. 



C'llAlTKK Xl\ 



FIKKS, FLOODS AND CAj^UALTIKS, 

Willoii li:»s ii()t oscapod tlu' dostroyors wliirli :Ul:ifk oiif luodoni 
civili/Mtioii. ller lossos by tiiv, ospeciiilly, luivf hoiMi coniparativi'- 
ly vtM'v <;ri':il. lU'sidi-s thi' dost met ion of siiiii'U' liousos. barns, or 
mills, in Iho thnu' notabU" instances, in 1.^7 1. ISSl and IMM,">, ox- 
tensive oonllaurations liuvo swopl over tlu' bnsinoss oontro of tho 
Kast villa«i;o, laying waste the princiiial stores anil pnblie bnildings. 
lUil tiie sutTerers iiave nnifornily rallied with fresh eonrai»e and en- 
ergy to repair their losses, and have rendered the plaee more bean- 
lifnl than before. New stores and dwellings have tilled the vacant 
lots, and a snbstantial and elegant Town llonse now oeoupies the 
site of the onee spaeious Whiting llonse, destroyed by tire. 

Hnt it has l)ei'ome a serions ijnostion how the ravages by lire can 
be stayed. \\ o have exhansted all the applianees and inventions 
of modern limes lo arrest the fearfnl devastation, sneh as steam 
lire engines, paid lire departments, tire extinguishers, hydrants, lire 
signals, bnt millions upon millions of property and scores of lives 
are dostroyi'd I'vory year in oui- land. This waste of society is 
alone snllieient to aroonnl for much of our poxorty anil misery. It 
partially explains u liy the average gain per capita is so slow, not- 
withstanding the immonso enterprise and industry of the .Vnierican 
people. .\ mote otliciont euro for this evil must probably besought, 
not so much in improved methods of putting out tires, as in im- 
pioved methods of lonstrncting buildings which shall i>revent them, 
or, at least, shall greatly retard tho progress of llames. Mo will lie 
a true benefactor to socioly who shall devise ami introduce a mode 
of building reasonably situio against lii-o and not loo costly to In- 
generally adopted. 




r»H XIKTINO 



FIRES, FLOODS AND CASUALTIES. 185 



The following buildings have lieen l)urnefl : Hezekiah Hamblet's 
house on the west side of tlie road southeast of Abiel Flint's house ; 
James Dasconib's barn, 1774, on the south side of the road north- 
east of Mrs. Francis Whiting's buildings ; Uriah Smith's grist mill 
and clothing mill, 17M1 or 1782, near the site of Samuel Smith's 
knob shop ; a school house near where Mrs. Henry Newell's house 
now stands : Deacon John Flint's house, April, 1810, northeast of 
Mrs. Charles White's barn; Colonel Dasconib's shop, INIarch 21, 
1820 ; John Parker's house, May, 183:J ; the factory of the Wilton 
Company, Feltruary, 1830; J. Newell's first store in East Wilton: 
Deacon Ezra Abbot's house, 1840 ; Deacon William Sheldon's shop 
and dry house at West Wilton, 1844; second fire, July 21, 1864; 
Theron Russell's house, John F. Russell's house, Joseph Holt's 
house, the IJatchelder house on the hill east of Joseph W. Stiles's, 
David Whiting's Barrett house, Henrj^ Putnam's house and Mrs. 
Charles Howard's house and barn ; Abiel Fisk's cider mill, farming 
tools and grain. May, 18;").'5 ; Jonathan Snow's house, 18;j;j. 

The old meeting-house at the Centre, the second built in town, 
was burned December 8, 18.0!». A juvenile concert had taken place 
the same evening. The fire was generally believed to be set by an 
incendiary, and it broke out about midnight. "Our holy and beau- 
tiful house, where our fathers praised Thee, was burned u[) with 
fire, and all our pleasant things were laid waste." The following 
buildings were burned at different times: Mrs. Chandler's house, 
opposite Gardner HlaJichard's : Stock's house, in which two children 
were burned ; N'ahum Child's building, where the butter factory 
now stands: the factory of the Wilton Company. March, 1872; 
Peter H. Putnam's store-house; W. P. Duncklee's shop, on the 
site where C. A. A: II. L. Emerson's shop stands: Spalding's 
cooi>er-shop : John Herlihey's house ; Freeman's mill, built and for- 
merly owned by Philip Putn:\ni : Mrs. O'Neil's house and barn. 

is 7;;. 

On Decend)er 2, 1874, a destructive conflagration swept over the 
principal street of East Wilton. IJeginning at a store and dwell- 
ing, it laid in ashes Masonic Hall, the Public Lilirai-y, Whiting's 
Hotel, stores, houses and other buildings. The cause of tiie fire 
was supposed to be the spontaneous combustion of oil and painters' 
nigs. The loss amounted to about -Si <>.'), SdO, the insurance to 
>.■.:).()()(.). ,J. Newell's and S. N. Center's buildiiius wcie lniiiicd 



186 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

]\rarch 1."), 187() ; .John II. Frye's stable, opposite the depot, and 
.Teremiali Driscoll's house and barn in 1.S71). 

On January 20, 18H1, Kast Wilton had a second great lire, de- 
stroying many of the newly erected buildings, ^lasouic Ilall, the 
liank, the Public Library, and houses and stores along the most 
thickly settled part of ^lain Street on the same site as that of the 
great fire of 1S74. The losses were estimated at Sr)0,000, and the 
insurance at about $30,000. In 1882 the Goss Mills, formerly the 
French Mills, were burned ; on June 27. 18S;i, Harvey A. AVhiting's 
barn and in the same year his house. 

Hut these misfortunes were not to be tlie last, as will be seen b}' 
the following extract from the Wilton Journal of December -S, 188.") : 

Wciliiesday evening. Deecmlier i. 188."). will long be renienibereil as a 
most unfortunate one tor this enterprising New IFanipshire village. 
Though aeeustonied to a certain extent to reverses of this nature, tlie con- 
flagration of last week will long leave its dreadful inii)ress upon the l)usi- 
ness interests of the town of Wilton. For the fourth time a portion ot 
the ))usiness street has been laid in ashes. Shortly after ten o'clock, tire 
was discovered in .s. A. Spalding's meat market, in the ottice located in 
the rear of the market, rmmediately the alarm was given and the whole 
town was aroused. The firemen responded quickly, but there was some 
delay in getting a stream of water on the fire, and ere this was accom- 
plished the fire had gained such headway that it was evident that it could 
not be sul)dned. The buildings being constructed of wood, tlie fire was 
(luickly comnunncated to tlie blocks on either side, and soon all adjoining 
buildings were a mass of flames. To stay the jirogress of the fiendish 
elements was an impossibility, of such t'oml)ustible] materials were the 
buildings composetl. The firemen worked heroically : barring the delay 
at the outset, no criticism could be f)ttered. 

The fire gradually, but surely, worked westward, and soon Ifing's Veg- 
etable Ambrosia maiuifaclory. S. K. Foster's tin shop and the stable 
occupied by F. P. Kent were enveloped in fiames. In the meantime 
Hamsay's liloek, in which the fire had originated and which was occui>ied 
by S. A. Spalding and S. X. Center, 2d. was being burned to the''ground. 
It was indeed most fortunate that no wind prevailed at the time, else the 
destruction woultl have been threefold. Several buildings were more or 
less endangen-d. and for a time the destruction of the railroad bridge 
seemed imminent. Aid was in eonsequenee summoned from Xashua, and 
was promittly x-nl. hut its services were not needed, the local department 
assisted by the Messrs. Colony's hydrants affording" sufiicient protection. 
TIh! fire was under complete control by 12 o'clock. The loss is variously 
estimated, but probal»ly .S'id.OOU will cover the amount : A. A. ]?amsay*s 
l)uilding. loss .s:)()()(l. insured for *2()(>0; S. N. Center, 2d. groceries, lo.ss 
!S:{r)()0. insiMcd tor s_)2:.( » : S. .\. Si)alding's meat in.arket, loss .S2()(l(). in- 
sun'd for siood: |>. |;i,ii,-> Aml)rosia mamifaelorv. los^ Aimm. insured for 



FIRES. FLOODS AND CASUALTIES. 187 

■S1600; .S. K. Fo^^rcr. tin ware. lo.<> 8.W00. insured for 81.500: A. II. Sniitli, 
jewelry, loss .S.")00. insured for -SHOO; S. IJ. Cotton, owner of the stable, 
loss .S200n. insured for -SIOOO: Ramsay ct Blaiu-hard. apples, loss -STOO. 
K. I*. I\<'nt also lost several hundred dollais" worth of jiroperty. A large 
amount of valuables was stored in the basement and upper story of IJam- 
say's l)uilding. all of which was burned. The fire doubtless originated 
from an over-heated stove in Spalding's ofHee. and was purely aecideutal. 
The fire nuist of necessity orijiple the industry of the town, but Wilton 
l)luek is manifesting its(df in the erection of new buildings on the burned 
territorv. 



The greatest Hood ever kuowu iu Wilton took place on Monda}-, 
October 4, 186!». Haiu had fallen on Sunday and Sunday uight, 
and on Monday forenoon, but no apprehensions of a very high 
freshet w^ere felt until noon, when the windows of Heaven seemed 
to be opened and poured down sheets of water such as had never 
been seen before. In a very short time the streams rose to a fear- 
ful height, sweeping away bridges, dams, logs and mill stuff, mills 
and factories, gullying roads, and flooding fields and meadows. 
Urooks became raging mountain rivers. Torrents swept down the 
hills. A cloud seemed to have burst over the devoted region. It 
continued to pour until half-past three o'clock in the afternoon, 
wlien the storm broke away and the sun came out. Only one bridge 
in town escaped injury. Koads were impassable for weeks. Trav- 
ellers were obliged to cross the fields and to ford streams. The 
woollen factory at French Village was undermined and sw^ept down 
stream. The cost to Wilton of repairing roads and bridges was 
800, 000. In consideration of the loss, ten thousand dollars of 
taxes were remitted to the town l)y the county of Hillsborough. 
Other towns suffered from the flood. Permanent marks were left 
in the hills and ^alleys by the terrible deluge of 18011. 

I'KflXIAHV I.O.SSES. 

Many business misfortunes have from time to time fallen upon 
the inhabitants. The Daniels defalcation sunk from $80,000 to 
8100.00(». The Milford IJank robbery cost the people of the town 
about §10,000. IJy the failure of the Pine \'alley Company the 
owners lost about §00,000, and grocers and other traders suffered 
from bad debts contracted by the operatives. 
LossKs i',y i,i(iH'rMN(;. 

A Itarn belonging to ^Ir. Wood, on the place now owned by Mrs. 
( . IJlood, was struck by lightning and consumed, in the evening of 



188 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

August 9, 1779. The old nieetiug-house was struck by lightning 
July 20, 1804, and one of the centre posts at the east end was split 
from top to bottom. About the year 18.S7, in .Tune, the barn of 
3Ir. Simeon Holt was struck Ity lis>htning and burned, and on Au- 
gu.st 27, 184."), the ])arn. corn-burn and shed of Mr. David Whiting. 
In the latter instance. <tni' hundred tons of hay. a large (juantity of 
barley, fanning tools and a wagon were destroyed. In August. 
1809, the lightning struck a rock-nuii)le tree in the pastnre of INIr. 
Samuel Siieldon, and killed six cows. .Inly 11, 1870, the house of 
Mr. James II. Holt at the West A'illage was struck, and his wife, 
Mrs. Lucy H. Holt, was instantly killed. June 2X. 187!*. the house 
of Mr. Charles E. Barrett was struck. .Mi'. ( harles II. llurns. who 
had just entered the house, was wounded in tlic face by tlying splint- 
ers, and the health of ]Miss Jennie Barrett was seriously impaired 
l»y the shock. In the summer of issc the lightning killed a valua- 
bk' cow lu'lcuioinu' to Mr. llenrv N. IU:in<'liard of Wilton Centre. 



On Soi)teml)er 2."), 17'.i.s, ;vs Captain Sanuiel (ireele was riding on 
horseback from his home in the southwest i)art of the town to attend 
a public meeting at the Centre, lie was struck from his horse by a 
tree blown over by the high wind, and was killed. The accident 
occurred on the road between .Mr. Kussell's and Mr. Livermore's. 
The sons of the deceased, Deacon Sanuiel (ireele, of Boston, and 
.Vugustus (ireele, of New York, erected, by tlie side of the road, a 
marble monument, enclosed l>y an iron fence, and l)earing a suita- 
ble inscription. 

At the raising of the house of John Dak', one of the early settlers 
of the town, a nuxn was instantly killed Ity an iron bar accidentally 
falling on his head from the hands of a nuin above him on the 
frame. .\s already related, there were five men killed and nearly 
lifty wounded at the raising of the frame of the old meeting-house. 
Some died in consequence, and others bore the marks of their in- 
juries as long as they lived. On April .">, 187:>. .Mr. (ieorge Blanch- 
ard, while at work at Whiting i^ Sons' saw-mill, was severely 
wounded in the foot by the circular saw, and amputation was aft- 
erward reciuiii'd. .\s mentioned before in the account of the (Jrand 
-Vrmy Tost of Wilton, one of its inendters. .Mr. Hurley, was sud- 
ilenlv killed bv an iiccidiMit whik- eiisiaued in sle(l<linu wood. 



CIIAPTEK XX. 



TEMPIGRANCE, HYGIENE, EPIDEMICS, LONGEVITY, AND MOR- 
TALITY. 

Befoi-e the Revoliitioiuuy war the liabits of country people, the 
early settlers, were simple aud temperate. Ardent spirits were 
used moderately, but ehieHy on public and social occasions. We 
have already taken note of the bountiful sup[)ly, provided by a vote 
of the town, for the raising of the frame of the meeting-house in 
1773, and it was not unreasonably supposed that it was one of the 
principal causes of the terrible disaster at that time. At funerals, 
at weddings, at miui.sters' meetings, at town meetings, at balls and 
parties, it was customary to treat with some kind of spirituous liq- 
uors. Yet in spite of this custom temperance was the general rule, 
liiit the war of the Kevolutiou made some change in the public mor- 
als. Drinking, smoking and the u.se of profane language increased. 
The army is not a school of morality or of religion. Societj', as 
l)opulation aud wealth increased. l)ecame more luxurious in its 
tastes, and the old hardy virtues gave way. Then as the orchards 
were planted and came to maturity, cider, the native wine of New 
England, became a common beverage. It was a common saying 
that a ci<ler drunkard was more cross and unbearable than an}' 
other. 

In the course of time a new feature was introduced among the 
farming population, the distillation of cider, producing what was 
called cider brandy or apple-jack- This was thought to be a wise 
economy, to turn the old hard cider in the farmer's cellar into this 
fascinating beverage. For the time being it gave (juite a Itackset 
to habits of sobriety and the cause of temperance. Hut gradually 
n reaction took i>lace. and it was seen that this domestic alcohol 
was the same old enemy under a new name. 



190 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

As the old orchards of native fruit decayed and broke down, 
choice grafts were introduced, and apples began to be sold as an 
important article of exportation. Apples at home came more into 
use as a healthful article of diet. Cider mills and cider distilla- 
tion have gone comparatively out of date, and drunkenness by the 
use of cider is virtually a thing of the past. 

The Wilton Temperance Society, organized in 1834, numbered in 
1839 between 300 and 400 members, but the pledge of the mem- 
bers was only to abstain from the use of alcoholic liquors. Since 
that time total abstinence societies have been formed, and a large 
number of members have been enrolled. Union temperance meetings 
are held monthly at the different churches, and the pastors and mem- 
bers are active in the work of reform. The sale of all intoxicating 
liquors is prohibited in the town of Wilton, and there is no place 
where they are legally sold, liut that this law, like other good 
laws, is not perfectly obeyed is well known, and no evil can be ab- 
solutely extinguished even in the most Christian and civilized com- 
munities. 

The change in the drinking usages of country communities is 
something wonderful. Whereas formerly liquors were in every- 
day use, now they are an unknown article in most families except 
for medical or mechanical purposes. They do not habitually pass 
the lips of the young, and drunkenness as a town vice is unknown. 
A passage like the following, taken from a former storekeeper's ac- 
counts, could not now find a place in any Wilton ledger. Here is 
the record of one month to one man : 

1817. part of April ami May. To goods, .$1.08; to 1 giiK .OG; 1 gill. 
.00; 1 gill, .0(): 1 gill, .06; 1 glass, .03; h nuig toddy. .0(>; gill sling, .0(5; 
i glass, .05 ; 1 glass, .06 ; 1 glass. .03 ; U glass of gin. .06 ; 4 glasses of 
gin, .16; li glass AV. Indies rum, .06; li do., do., .06; to one glass, .04; 
i nuig, .08; glass, .03; U glass, .05; 1 qt. N. E. nun, .10; U glass, .05. 

One hundred and thirty-one cents for drinks, and one hundred 
and fifty-eight cents for other goods ! 

Hut apart from any temporary customs or habits unfavorable to 
health, on the whole the town is noted for its sound hygienic con- 
ditions. Simplicity of life, agricultural and mechanical pursuits, 
exemption from the luxury of Avealth and the extreme hardships of 
poverty, freedom from nuilaria, and a tonic climate have served to 
produce a hardy and long-lived people. In no comnumity can we 
lind the conditions of longevity better fullilled than in Wilton and 



LONGEVITY. 191 

other New England towns. If we include all classes and occupa- 
tions no people are better fed, better clothed and better lodged, to 
l)roniote physical well-being. Particular classes in other countries 
may enjoy better hygienic conditions, but not the whole population. 
It will be our own fault, then, if the rate of mortality is not tlie low- 
est, and the average of longevity, the highest. 

KI'IOKMICS. 

Seldom has Wilton been visited by any of those fatal epidemics 
which sometimes almost depopulate a comnnmity. Kev. Thomas 
Heede in ''A Toi)ographical and Historical Description »f Wilton," 
in Farmer t^c Moore's Collections, volume 1. No. 2, says: 

Xo uuroiiniioii sickness Iwis ever hecii known lierc cxiH'pt in tlic year 
1801. wIh'U a VL'iy nialii'iiant and contagious tVvei' prevailed very gener- 
ally among the peojde for a number of montlis and in many eases proved 
mortal. It is eoujeetured, perhaj^s not witliout reason, that tlie contagion 
was introduced in a parcel of old feathers, whicli had been l)rought in 
and sold by peddlers, just before the fever made its appearance. 

The small pox has made its appearance at several times, but, 
owing to careful measures of precaution, it has not spread to any 
great extent. Mrs. David Cram died of this disease in iHo.H or 
1854. 

LONGEVITY. 

Owing to the causes above stated the longevity of the town lias 
l)een remarkable. In 1880 Wilton had 1747 inhal)itants ; 107 of 
them, or about six per cent., had reached the age of seventy years. 
In a carefully prepared list, taken by Mr. Sewall Putnam from the 
public records of the town, it appears that from 17'.)1 to 1884 one 
hundred and twenty-nine persons have died between the ages of 
eighty and ninety years. During the same period twenty-five per- 
sons have died between the ages of ninety and one hundred years, 
namely : 

Daniel HatdieMer died May 19, 181G, aged !)(i; Mrs. Mary Burnham. 
January 7, 1S2S, aged !»2 ; Mrs. Susamiah Gage, May ;J, 18;{1, aged 00: 
Mrs. Hebecca Burton, August 17, 18;^1, aged 02; Mrs. Kii/al)eth Dasconil). 
October 10. 18;J2. aged !);{ : Mr. Sanuiel Sbel(U)n, December 24, bs;{2, aged 
02; Mrs. Sarah French, .fanuary 2.'), 18:};}, aged 04; Mrs. Mary .Jolmson. 
.\pril 24, 18;W, aged 01, and her hus))and. Kpluaini .Johnson, l)eceml)er 27. 
18;j4, aged 02. This couple had lived together in married life (SO years. 
Mrs. Hannah Morgan, April :^0, 18;J0, aged 02; .Mrs. Huldah Burton, .Sep- 
tember 1."), ]8:{0, aged 0-1; Mrs. Mary Spalding, November 19, 18:^0, aged 
00; Mrs. Mary Flint, May 20,1844. aged 00; Mr. Ephraim Woodward. 



li)2 iiisioia •)!• wii/roA. 

K.'l.niaiy 8. 18.V.1, ;iij<-(l !»(); Mr. .losoph Mi'lcmly. August 12, ISG;^. agodOl : 
Mrs. Stcplion ^[aiisur. May 11. 1S():>. airod 01 : :>[rs. Sarah Conter, Ootolicr 
•J7. ISC:. ajiv.1 !»;{: .^[is. I.tiry l^uitoii. April 11. 1874, agnl 01: Captain 
David Wilson. OrtoluT Ki. IS?."), agod OC: Ocacon Abel Fisk. ScptenduT 
•_>.'). 1877. aiicd O.J: Mrs. Hsthor D.llolt, .laiiuary ■->8. 1878, agod 07: Mrs. 
UathslH'ha l{irhard<uii. -Inly 18. 1878. aged 00: Slv. dosopli N'owtdl. Feb- 
ruary 17. 1881. aged 00: Deaeon Joseph Smith. ^Fareli l(i. 1883. aged 04: 
Sophia Hlanehanl. (HIoImt 1(1. 1884. aged 00. 

Cue centeiiariau, Mrs. Sarah A. Holt, reached the :ige o( oue 
himdied and three years, two months and twenty-tive days, and de- 
ceased October !>, 1854. 

MOliTAl.lTV. 

The munher of deaths in Wilton was. in is.".!. •_>(); lS,-)2, 20: 
I,s:»;5. -id : l.s;)|.-_>7; IS.")."). -Jd; IS.'x;. no record; IS,")?, 2t; : iJSo^, 
•_>(;: 1 s:,; I, •_'.-) : ISCO. -T): ISCKIC: 1S(!l\ •_>!>: iscn. tO: l.st;4,27: 
iscr). 2."): ISCC, !."»: ISCT. 11: 1S<;S. Ill; lS(;;i, ;51; 1S7(), ;U ; 
1871. .".1; 1S72. 10: 187.5. 2(; : 1871, 2.') : l.s7."i. .-.l ; 187(;. 21; 
1S77. r.» : 1S78, 20; lS7:i. M : ISSO, 2,".; ISSl, 2;); 1882, 22; 
is.s;;, 24 ; 1884, 08. 

The population of Wilton was, in 18;)0, llGl ; 18(50. l.'.CO : 1870. 
r.171: 1880. 1747; average of popidation, 156o. The yearly 
average of deaths for the thirty-three years given above is 2."). 7 : 
the average number of deaths to each thousand of inhabitants, 
about IC.l. 



CHAPTER XXI 



BURIAL PLACER AND CEINIETERIES. 

Besides the four cemeteries at present in Wilton, namely, the 
North, South, East and County Farm cemeteries, there are four 
private burial places where a few bodies have been interred. 

'I'he first of these is the grave of John Badger, the lirst white 
person who died on the territory now included in Wilton. Its exact 
locality is not known, but an intelligent informant states that it is 
" a little north of the road running east from the Dale place, either 
in the Held or the pasture, probably in the pasture." Philip Put- 
nam, Esq., a few years l)efore he died, built a tomb near his house, 
in which he, his wife and his two sons were buried. Lieut. John 
Hutchinson, his wife and two sons were buried in the lot back of 
iiis house in the East village. Mrs. David Cram, who died of small 
pox in 1853 or 1854, was buried on the farm belonging to the 
family. 

NORTH, OK VALE END, CEMETERY. 

Tiie following measures were early taken by the town to provide 
suitable interment for the dead : 

June 27, 1771, Voted, to raise £1 16s. to provide a burying cloth for said 
town Jiiul chose Xathan Blanchanl and Ahiior Stiles a conniiittce to pro- 
vide said rloth. 

The first allusion to the burying ground in the town records is 
found in a warrant for a town meeting, dated September 1 7, 1 772, 
of which article fifth reads as follows : 

To see if the town will vote to (.•U'.uv and fence tlin hnryinji; groundin 
-aid town, and to raise money, and elioosc a conunittcc for Unit i»iirposc. 

At the meeting held October 5, the fiftli article was dismissed. 
In a warrant for a town meeting, dated May 2U, 177;!. is the fol- 
lowing : 

Whereas Mr. Jolm Cram proposes lo make a present of one-half of an 



194 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

acre of land for a burying place for said town, this is, therefore, Fourth- 
ly, to see if the town will pay Mr. John Oram eighteen shillings, L. 
money, for one other lialf acre of land, adjoining the old burying place in 
said town, and for a privilege of a road or Iiighway to the same on his 
giving a conveyance of the same. 

At a meeting, held June .'5. 177.5. it was voted to allow Mr. John Cram 
eighteen shillings L. M. for one-half acre of land, adjoining the old bury- 
ing place in said town, and the privilege of a highway to the same ui)on 
his giving conveyance of the same. 

It appears from the subsequent action of the town that the fore- 
going vote was not carried into effect, for, at a town meeting lield 
December o, 1780, the following votes were passed : 

Put to see if the Town will i)urchase Land for a Burying Yard and 
Fence the same; it passed in the alhrmative. 

Voted, to Fence with Stone Wall. 

Voted, to chuse a ("onnnittee of rive men to Purchase and Fence .said 
Yard. Messrs. Jonathan liurton, Joseph Holt, Abner Stiles, Jacob Put- 
nam Jun. and Nathan Ballard were chosen for said committee. 

Voted, tliat said Committee clear said Yard and make a road to the 
same. 

The above vote is the last found relative to the old burying yard. 

The road was eight or ten rods west of where the gate now is. 
The northeast corner of the first yard was a short distance north- 
easterly from the grave-stones of Mr. John Dale, Sen., and wife. 
The gate was near where the remains of Rev. Warren Burton and 
family are interred. The original yard was in the south part of 
lot No. 14, in the fifth range, and contained but little more than an 
acre. With the exception of John Badger, it is not known that 
any person was buried in any other part of Wilton until 1800, sev- 
enty years after the first settlement. In 1817 the land lying north, 
between the burying ground and the highway, was taken in and di- 
vided into lots. The bank wall from near Mr. Peabody's house to 
the gate was built by Messrs. John J. Holt and Ilermon Batchelder. 
Papers found in the ''Old Chest" show that the town paid for the 
wall, gate posts, wooden gate and labor for lotting, S7fi.lO. 

At the annual town meeting in l\Iarch, 18G!>, it was 
Voted, that the town i)urchase of Cliarles H. Burns about two acres of 
land adjoining the north burying ground for enlarging the same. 

Vuli-d, that a connnittee of three be cliosen to procure a deed of the 
land to be purchased, and se«' that the same is enclosed and lotted out, 
and a plan of the same made, and also to appraise the lots and note the 
price on the plan. Moses Clark, Asa Stiles and Sewall Putnam were 
chosen to act as said connnittee. 



CEMETERIES. 195 

Soon after this last annexation to the cemetery, Mr. Andrew N. 
Ikirton interested himself in raising the means for improving the 
North cemetery. Mr. Burton, Mr. Benjamin Baker, Hon. Isaac 
Spalding of Nashua and Hon. S. G. ]\Iack of Lowell, each sub- 
scribed lifty dollars, and many others who had friends interred 
there contributed liberally in labor. An organization was formed, 
and was in existence until the grounds were much improved. At 
the annual meeting of the town in 1^71 it was voted that the bury- 
ing ground at tiie north part of the town be known as the " Vale 
End Cemetery." 

On a small slate head-stone, in the northeast part of the old 
burying ground, is the following inscription ; "Here lies y*^ body of 
Phebe Cram, y*" Daughter of M' John and M" Sarah Cram, who died 
Ag' ye 29th ^ D 1752 being 19 days old." 

It is the earliest date found on any stone in the yard, and the 
death is the first in Wilton (except Mr. Badger's) of which we have 
found a record. 

SOUTH CEMETERY. 

The town bought between two and three acres lying on the east 
side of the highway leading from the Centre to the south part of 
the town, and situated in the south part of lot No. 10 in the fifth 
range. It was fenced with wall and lotted, and the first body 
buried there was that of Rev. Jonathan Livermore, who died July 
20, 180!). 

At the annual town meeting in 1S7() the town voted to raise the 
sum of three hundred dollars to enlarge and improve the South and 
Vale End cemeteries, and authorized the selectmen to appoint 
agents to expend the sum. .About two and one-fourth acres, lying 
east of the South cemetery, were purchased of Mr. Henry Gray for 
fifty dollars ; the deed was dated October 18, 1876. The remainder 
of the appropriation was expended in improving the South and Vale 
End cemeteries. 

EAST CEMETERY. 

Mr. Leonard Pettengill and Mr. Fllbridge F. Perkins purchased a 
tract of land, forming the southeast part of lot No. 12 in the second 
range. It was lotted out for a burial ground September 4, 1854, 
and the next day Mrs. Hannah W. Spalding, wife of Mark N. 
Spalding, Esq., was interred there, and Rev. E. N. Hidden, then 
of Milford, performed a dedicatory service. Soon after the sur- 
vey of the Pettengill and Perkins lot, Mrs. Samuel Spalding had a 



196 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

lot, which joined that on the south, surveyed and divided into lots. 
These persons sold lots as they were called for until most of them 
were disposed of. The first mention of the East cemetery to be 
found in the town records, is in the following article of the warrant 
for the annual town meeting of 18fi4 : " To see if the town will ac- 
cept of the graveyard near the premises of Mrs. Samuel Spalding 
as a town burying yard, and keep the same properly fenced and 
cared for." 

At the meeting the town 

Vuted, that a coiuinittee of three be chosen to see what action is need- 
ed to be taken by the town in reference to a public burying ground at 
East Wilton and to report at the next town meeting. 

Fo^ed, that the coniniittee be appointed l)y the cliah-; the diair ap- 
pointed Moses Clark. Bcujainiu 'I'. Foster and Ezra Bales as said conunit- 
tee. 

At a meeting held November 4, 1<S()4, the town, after hearing the 
report of the committee chosen at the annual meeting, 

Voted, to instruct said connnittee in behalf of the town of AVilton to 
purchase the amount of land of Mrs. Sanuiel Spalding and Mr. Hcnclnnan 
Sylvester as reconnnended by the connnittee apiK)iiited at the last meet- 
ing, also to fence the yard now occupied and the addition reconnnended. 

Voted, also, that said connnittee be authorized to snrvey. pv'i/.o and 
dispose of the lots. 

The land enclosed in the Vale End, South and East cemeteries 
amounts to about sixteen acres. 

Immediately after the county took possession of the Whiting 
farm, the comity commissioners located dn lot No. 20, in the eighth 
range, a lot for a burial ground for the use of the County Poor 
Farm. 



CHAPTER XXII. 



MILITIA AND FIRE DEPARTMENT. 



An act was passed by the New Hampshire Legislature, December 
27, 1772, b}' which the militia of the state was organized, and the 
22d Regiment was thus designated : 

The c'oini>:iiiio>; in the towns of New Ips^wicli, Sharon and Mason sliall 
foiistitute the first l)attalion, the oonipauies in thetownsof Peterborougli, 
Temple and Wilton shall constitute the second battalion, which shall 
constitute the •2-2'i l^egiment.* 

The act organized twenty-seven regiments in the state. Philip 
l^ntnam of Wilton was appointed Colonel of the 22d Regiment ; 
.lonatiian Hurton was Captain, Edward Ilerriek First Lieutenant, 
and .Jacob Putnam Second Lieutenant of one company in Wilton. 
Whether the other company was organized at that time, or who its 
lust ofHcers were, we have been unable to learn, but the letter 
from the selectmen to Colonel Wheeler, given below, shows that, in 
1798, there were two companies in Wilton, commanded by Captain 
William Hales and Captain William Pettengill. The line, dividing 
tlie town for the two companies, commenced at the Milford line on 
the old County road, continued on that road to Baker's corner, 
thence by the Davis place and Gardner Blanchard's to the old com- 
mon, thence on the old Temple road by Moses Lovejoy's, George 
Parkhnrst's, Rosalvo Smith's and Abner N. Holt's to the intersec- 
tion of the roads at the Temple line, at the corners of lots No. 11 
and No. 12 in the ninth range. Those on the north of the above 
described roads constituted the third company, those on the south 
constituted the seventh company, of the 22d Regiment. The 



'Subsr-iiucntly Lyiideborougli was added to tlic ri-giment. — [S. Putnam. 



198 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

follov\'ing copy of a coninuuiu-atiou to C'olouel Abijah Wheeler was 
found in one of the " Old Chests : " 

Sir, Whereas you did on, or about, tlie 2!)"' day of Xovoniber last issue 
your orders, to the two Captains of the MiHtia in the town of Wilton di- 
recting them to raise, arm and equip iwenty-inne men, officers included, 
being their proportion of one hundred and eleven men called for out of 
your Regiment : That the said Captains Bayles and Pettengill did, on the 
2t)"' day of March last, assemble their companies at the meeting-house 
in said AVilton, for the purpose of raisiug said men, and did, by the as- 
sistance of said town, raise the number called for agreeable to your orders : 
and whereas said town apprehends themselves greatly injured by the 
large i)roportion laid ujjou them, have passed a vote, directing the sub- 
scribers hereof to inform you tliat they are always willing to furnish out 
their just proportions of men, and bear an equal burden of public charges 
with tlieir fellow Citizens, but, as they find their proportion to be so much 
larger than what it was in the last requisition,* or what have been calleil 
for in other towns, they wish you to make inquiry into the matter, if our 
Captains have made unlawful returns, by returning those that are six- 
teen j-ears old and upwards to the age of forty years, as they expect the 
law of this State requires, they wish to have the matter explained, or if 
other Captains have made unlawful returns, we wish to have the matter 
explained also; — Therefore, Sir. if you see cause to make inquiry into the 
matter and find the disproportion has arisen from ununiform returns in 
your Hegiment, we liope you will take such measures as that our griev- 
ances may be redressed and the minds of the people ^n this part of your 
Regiment once more set at ease: And further if you see cause t(t gratify 
our recpiest we wish you to iiil'orni us the first opportunity. 

This. Sir, is from your most obedient 
Wilton, April 4"' 179S. ;ind humble servants. 

Col" Abijali Wheeler. 

.Vbiel Wilson. ^ Selectmen 
Joseph Holt. I of 
Kiiph' rutiiani. ) Wilton. 

AKMS AND EQUU'MKNTS. 

The following extract from tiie " Law passed ,Iune 24tli, 178G," 
will show the contrast between tlie anus and e(|uipinents reipiired 
then and those of the present time : 

All captains and sul)altcrns must be furnislu'd with a half-pike or es- 
poutoon or fusee and bayonet, and also with a sword or hanger: and they 
nmst provide themselves with these arms within one month after receiv- 
ing their eounnisslons, under penalty of being cashiered by sentence of a 

* It appears that there had been a previous reiiiiisitioii for men, when not so large a 
proportion of men was called for; l)iit I have found no record of tlie names of tlie men 
raised under either of the retiuisitions.— |.S. Pntnam. 



MILITIA. . 199 

I'Oint iu:irti;il. Eac-h i(iiiii)aiiy is to be iiiii.stor(»il lour tiiiu'S a year. Each 
!ioii-f()iimiissioii('(l oHic(M- and soldier shall Ix' provided with, and have con- 
stantly in readiness, a sjood musket and a bayonet fitted thereto, with ii 
•i'ood scabbard and l)elt. a worm, a priminji: wire and l)rush, a cartridge 
l)ox that will hold at least twenty-four rounds, six flints, and a pound of 
powiler. forty leaden l)alls fitted to his gun, a knapsack, a blanket and a 
canteen that will liold a (piart. 

Ul KICKK6 OK Till': WILTON COMPANIKS, 22d REGIMENT. 

The following list of ollicers of the militia iu Wilton is copied 
from records in tlie adjutant general's olliee in Concord, but the 
record of the earlier ollicers is wanting. We give only the captains 
and colonels, as the list of the lieutenants, ensigns, cornets, t^c, 
would occupy too much room. 

CAPTAINS OK ;h{l) CMll'ANV. 22l) REGIMENT. 

Tutnam Wilson, June 21, 1817; John Hales, Marcli 27, 1822; Isaac 
I'.landiard, Jan. 22, 1824; John Burton, 2d, Jan. 2.1, 182;"); Oliver Barrett, 
Feb. 2. 1827: Luther Dascond). Aug. 20, 1829; Sewall I'utnam, Sept. 5, 
18:32; Jonathan Livermore, Jun., April 15,18:^4; John Wilson, April 18, 
I8;j(i; (Jeorge liuss, Marcli 22, 1837; Fisk Kussell, April 8, 1841 ; William 
Emer.son, April 1, 1842; Isaac Abbot, March !), 1843; Benjamin F. Steele, 
Feb. 1,1844; William Lane, Feb. IG, 184(5; Seth S. Goldsmith, Sept. 14, 
184! I. 

CAPTAINS OK 7TH COMPANY, 22l> REGIMENT. 

Jonathan I'arkliurst, March 30, 1820; Sanuiel King, Jan. 25, 1825; Iler- 
nion I'ettengill, June 20, 1827; Isaiali Mansur, April 2G, 1830; Jonathan 
Livermore, Jun., May 27, 1832. 

('AI'TAINS OK MII.EEK (ilAUDS, 22l) RE(iIMENT. 

Samuel King, April 14, 1840; Joseph B. Howard, April 21, 1842; Jo- 
seph Wilson, March 9, 1843: Jonathan Livermore, Jun., April 4,1845; 
John Stevens, Feb. 10, 184(5: Horace Parkhnrst. Marcli 17. 1847; Henry 
(Jray. Jun.. July 18, 1849. 

CAPTAINS OK < A\ AI.i;V. 22l) HECSIMENT, BELONGING TO WILTON. 

Caleb Putnam. Ai)ril 19, 1819; Elijah Stockwell, March 20, 1822; Iler- 
iiM.n Batchelder, April 8, 182(5; I>evi Tyler, March 3, 1830; Moses Lovejoy, 
Jan. 20, 1835; Henry Abbot, Feh. G, 1838: David f'ram, Aug. 10, 1839; 
Samuel French, April 14, 1840. 

COLONELS OF 22U RK(}IMENT HELON(;iN(i TO WILTON. 

Jonathan Parkhurst, June 30, 182G; Samuel King, July 1, 1829: Luther 
D.isromb. June 25, 1833: Horace Parkhurst. Aug. 31, 1839. 

CAPTAIN.S OK WILTON LKJIIT IXKANTI.'V. 

Abrahams. Moody, May 14. 18(14: Aaron A. (lark. Sept. 21.18(50; 
James L. Hardv, May 12, 18(58. 



200 HISTORY OF WILTON. 



TRAININGS AND MUSTERS. 



The customs of annual trainings and musters were a part of the 
militia system of our fathers. The trainings occurred on the com- 
mon at tlie Centre of the town, usually in the spring of the year or 
early summer. The several companies were marshalled on the vil- 
lage green, and displayed their tactics to the admiration of the peo- 
ple and especially of the boys. It was a holiday, and the elders 
gathered to witness the show, and told the deeds of other days 
when they perchance were led by General Gates or General Wayne 
to victory. 

The muster was a more important affair. It usually took place 
in the fall after harvest, and interested all the country-side weeks 
before the event. It consisted of the review of a regiment or of a 
brigade by the Governor or Major General. It was held on some 
convenient plain which permitted military movements or evolutions, 
and drew a great crowd of both sexes. Many popular shows were 
attracted to the place. It was supposed that, by these glittering dis- 
plays of " the pomp and circumstance" of military glory, the patriot- 
ic ardor of the people would be kept alive, while at the same time 
something would be done to drill the soldier in the art of war. The 
early associations of the New England boy were vividl}'^ connected 
with these holidays, which broke the monotony of farmer life, and 
recalled what he had heard from father or grandfather of the days 
of the Revolution. This impression was carried to its climax by 
the ''sham fight," in wliich some battle was imitated, and it re- 
quired but little imagination to see in some General Colby or Gen- 
eral James Wilson the tall form of Washington leading his troo'ps 
to victory at Trenton. But the ancient trainings and musters have 
long been numbered with the things of tlie past, and now exist but 
as a tradition. 

KIHK nEPARTMENT. 

The first step toward the formation of a fire department in Wil- 
ton was the purchase of a fire engine, prior to 1870, with money 
subscribed by residents of East Wilton, of whom the most promi- 
nent was the linn of A. ,1. & A. Putnam. This engine Avas after- 
ward presented to the town and the gift was formally accepted De- 
cember 2;^, 1.S74. The first efficient action by the town in regard to 
a fire department was taken at the annual meeting in 1873, when it 
was voted that the sum of five hundred dollars be raised and ex- 
ponded by the selectmen for hose, &c., for the lire engine. At a 



FIRE DEPARTMENT. 201 

town meeting -held December 23, 1874, immediately after the lire 
Avhicli destroyed the Whiting House, stores and other l)uildings, the 
following votes were passed : 

Voted, to organize a Fire Department, and authorize tlic seleotnieii to 
appoint three or live tire eng-inoors. and to organize one or more tire com- 
panies. 

Voted, to autliorize tlic selcctiiien to provide a suital)l(' place to keep 
the tire enghie and for the asseml)ling of tlie firemen. 

Voted, tliat the town accept the fire engine now in the village of East 
Wilton. 

Voted, to authorize tlic selectmen to jjrovidc suital)li' i)hices to take 
water in case of tire. 

Voted., to authorize the purchase of another tire engine. 

Voted, to autliorize the purchase of hook and ladder apparatus. 

The selectmen appointed David Whiting, Peter 11. Putnam, 
George S. Neville and George I>. Preble lire engineers, and they 
were qualified January 1, 187o. 

At the annual town meeting held March !», 187"), it was 

Voted, that the sum of i$3,0()0 be raised for tlie tire (lei)artmeut. wliicli is 
to be used in carrying out the votes of the preceding meeting. 

Voted, to raise 842.") to purchase the engine house at tlie French village 
of Peter II. Putnam, and the same to be used for the accommodation of 
the fire company and for no other purpose. 

In 1881, at the annual town meeting, the sum of $2000 was ap- 
jiropriated to provide a better supply of water in case of fire, and 
the expenditure of the money was left to the selectmen and the lire 
engineers. The appropriation was expended in the purchase of a 
lire pump, four hydrants and water pipe, and iu placing them in a 
situation to be used. The pump is located iu the wheelpit of the 
grist mill lielouging to D. Whiting & Sons, who provide the power 
to operate it. One hydrant is near the railroad at the end of the 
Messrs. Whiting's flour and feed store ; one, near the hotel stable, 
and two are on the east side of Maple street ; one of them opposite 
the Town House and the other at the corner of Harvey A. Whiting's 
lawn. At the annual meeting of 1884, the town authorized the fire 
engineers to purchase one thousand feet of hose. In March, 1887, 
the town appropriated four hundred dollars for the expenses of the 
fire dei)artment for the coming year. From the organization of the 
lire department until 1882, the firemen had each been paid three 
dollars for a year's service ; in 1882 the town voted to pay each 
fireman five dollars, and iu 1888 the town voted to pay three dol- 
lars, for a year's service. 



202 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

By the report of the eugiueers in IHHG it appears that the tire ap- 
paratus belonging to the town was ample and in good condition. 
The department had enlisted from eight to ninety men who were 
l)aid for their services. But some difficulties have occurred in re- 
gard to the amount of remuneration, and also a question has arisen 
as to the legality of certain measures adopted by the authorities. 
Without detailing all the facts of the case, or presuming to decide 
upon questions respecting which we have few data, we can only 
earnestly hoi)e that after the sad experience of so many disastrous 
fires, the Wilton fire department will soon be equal in efficiency to 
the other institutions of the town. 

The following men have served in the responsible and difficult of- 
fice of fire engineers : 

D;ivi(l <ire<^g, 1875; David Whitiii.o-. 187.')-S4; Peter IT. I'utnam, 187."): 
(Jeorgc S. Neville. 1875-7(i: (ieorge W. lioyiitoii, 187.")-81; George B. 
Preble. 187(i; Joel lT«\«seltoii. 187G-81 ; Andrew J. Putnam. 1870: George 
W. Wallace. 1878-8.-); David E. Proctor, 1878-82; James L. Hardy, 1882- 
8."); Charles Ilesselton, 1882-85; Daniel Cragin, 188:}-85; Artemas O. Bar- 
ker, 188.-); Samuel K. Foster. 188G: Abram A. Ramsey, 188G: George 
Wallac". f88(;: irMrv<'y A. Wliiting. ISSC: .John Gage. 1887-88. 



CHAPTER XXIII 



THE LAST WAR WITH ENGLAND AND THE KEIJELLION. 

The soldiers from Wilton in the war of 1S12 were Lieut. Abiel 
Wilson, Jun., Privates Timothy Mclntire, Oliver Wilkins and 
Aaron Wilkins. They served on the northern frontier ; Mclntire 
was slain in battle in 1814 ; Aaron Wilkins was out about two 
3^ears, and the others served during the war. At the first call for 
troops to defend Portsmouth, in August, 1814, Aaron Wilkins, John 
Currier, Aaron Holdeu and Samuel Holt went from the South com- 
pany of militia, and Abner Flint, James Wilson, Emery Foster, 
and Abner Shattuck from the North company. They were out 
about ten weeks. At the second call, Seth P. Tyler, Benjamin N. 
Fiske, Joel Severence and Timothy B. Abbot Avent from the South 
company, and Ensign Putnam Wilson, Eliab Tapley, Ambrose L. 
Farnuni and Asa Fletcher from the North company. They were 
out about seven weeks. Foster died at Londonderry when on his 
way home. Those in the first call were in Captain Timothy Put- 
nam's company of Colonel Fisk's regiment. Those in the last call 
were in Captain William Gregg's company of Colonel John Steele's 
regiment. The town gave to those in the first call a bounty of ten 
dollars each, and to those in the last a bounty of six dollars each. 

TiiK WAR WITH MKXico, 184;")-1848. 

It is not known that any soldiers from Wilton enlisted in this 
war. The popular impression in the eastern states that this war 
was waged in the interest of slavery prevented any general enthusi- 
asm for it. 

THE CIVIL WAK OK 18f) 1-1865. 

In this great conflict Wilton did its honorable part by contribut- 
ing both men and mone}'. The votes of the town were earnest and 
l)atriotic in maintaining the luion, while the mothers, wives, daugh- 
ters and sisters at homo bravely and faithfully did their part to 



204 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

assist those in the field b}' sending them clothing, food, medicines 
and home comforts of every description, and I13' keeping np the 
home farms and households. 

The town was generous in paying bounties, and the nation has 
since been munificent in giving pensions to those wounded, diseased 
or crippled by the war, and to their families. The sublime specta- 
cle of a great nation rising at the emergency to maintain the I'nion 
and to destroy slavery is one of the greatest events in the history 
of the world, and cannot fail to have its moral and political effect 
upon all future generations of the American Republic. 

l'l{OCKEUIX(iS OK TUK TOWX HKI-ATIN<; TO THE CIVIL W^AK. 

1S()2. A no-. 12. VuteO. thut the selectmen be instructed and authorized 
to l)orrow a .sum of mouov, not exceeding five thou- 
sand dollars, for the purpose of paying bounties to 
all tliose who enlist into the service of the United 
States, under the present call for three years" troops, 
to till the (piota re(juired of this town. And that tlie 
selectmen he instructed to pay to eadi voiunteei- who 
enlists into said service to fill the quota of this town 
under the call for three hundred thousand volunteers, 
and who is received as a part of the quota of Wilton, 
ihe sum of one hundred dollars, provided, however, 
that l)ouMties shall not he jiaid to more than the mnn- 
her recpiired to fill said quota. 

18H2, Sept. 20. ruled, that the selectmen are licrcliy authorized to bor- 

row a sum of money, not exceeding three thousand 
dollars, to be appropriated by them in the following 
manner: each volunteer wlio eidists into the I'nited 
States service for the term of nine months, and is -.U-- 
cepted as a pait of the quota of Wilton, under the 
last call, shall receive from tlie town eleven dollars 
and twenty-five cents per mouth under the act for the 
aid of fannlies of volunteers and other purposes, and 
the selectmen are liereby authorized to pay the same 
in advance. 
Voted, that the selectmen are hereliy nlso authorized to 
l)ay each soldier's family the anu)uut specilied in tlie 
state laws for the aid of the families of volunteers, 
whether they are in indigent i-ircumstances or not. 
Vuted, that the selectmen are heiel)y authorized to 
raise the immber sufficient to 111! up the reuKUinng 
portion of this town's quota in .iny way they may 
deem i)ro])er, and to pay such sum. or sums, in addi- 
tion to the b(.uuty already voted .-is they shall deem 
advisildc. 



TOWN RECORDS. 205 

1862, Oct. 11. n,,^, „„t the treasuro,- of tin- ,ou„ of Ui,to„ he -.u- 

thomed to hire a su.n „ot exeeediug twentv-tive 
hundred dolhirs for the aid of wives, children oi- par- 
ents of any inhabitants of said town who as 
hers of the volunteer or enrolled militia of Uiis 



ents of any inhabitants of said town who, as mem- 
bers of the volunteer or enrolled militia of this state 
have been mustered into, or enlisted into, the service 



■' - > ■•■■-i^v-w luiu, iiic service 
of the Lnited States, or may hereafter be enlisted in 
the service, to be appropriated agreeablv to the ,„•<,- 
visions of Chaj.ter 2480 of the laws of "tlio state of 
New ITampshn-e. approved July 4th, 1801. and to bind 
19(fi A. ... 1 -1 J ' ^'"'" ^''*' '-^'P-'-Vinent of the same. 

1^<>.^ M.n ch , 1 . Voted, that the selectmen be instructed to pa v all of the 
volunteer soldiers in the army for three vears, who 
have, or shall receive, an honorable discharge, one 
hundred dollars and interest from the time of enlist- 
ment. Provided, if any of said volunteers have been 
paid any bounty by any town, said bountv is to l,e 
deducted from said one hundred dollars 
Voted, that the selectmen be instructed to pav Mrs 
( harles G. Blanchard the sum of eight dollars which 
.< due her fron, the state aid that is .U.e her for two 
months. 

Voted, that the selectmen be instructed to borrow a 
sum of money not exceeding three thousand dollars 
It necessary, for extending state aid to families ami 
,.,.., , paying soldiers- bounties. 

1^^03. Aug. H.. ro.e., to reattirm the vote of the last annual meeting 

m relation to paying one hundred dollars and interest 
to three years" volunteers who have received no 
county, with the amendment of "from Wilton - 
Voted, that the town j)ay every drafted man (or his sub- 
stitute) who may be drafted under the present call, 
thre^ hundred dollars, in accordance with an act oi 
19«o J. , ^}^''' '^^'8'*I;'ture passed June session. 18(33. 

' ^ " '• ^;^^^<>l'='t the selectmen of the town of Wilton are 

hereby authorized to advance in behalf of said town 
to each volunteer win. has enlisted, or shall e.dist, to 
All the quota of sai<l WUum under the last call of the 
s^r f V ^'^'""^'""^ ^1- ^=-1 volunteer from the 
in*> ' "^^'"l''^'""-*^ =">'^ t'»« L^"it«l States (being 

.$402, more or less), mitil such time as the same shall 
be refunded to said town by the state of No^y Hamp- 
shire and the T^nited States. ^ 
Voted, that the selectmen are hcrebv also anthori/d to 
pay to each volunteer who has enlisted, or mav en- 
list, to till said quota under said last call of the Pres- 
Hleut, a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars in 



206 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

TOWN HKCOKDS. — CONTIXIKD. 

18(!,'?, D(H'. 1. addition to said sum of four lumdieil and two dollars 

advanced by said town. 

Vatul, that the treasurer of said town of Wilton, with 
the advice and conseut of the selectmen aforesaid, is 
hereby authorized to borrow a sum of money, not ex- 
ceeding ten tliousand dollars, to be appropriated by 
the proper otlicers of the town in the payment of the 
aforesaid bounties, and the note of said treasurer, or 
of the selectmen, shall be binding upon the town for 
s;iid amount, and the action of the selectmen in rela- 
tion to tilling said quota already taken is hereby rati- 
fied. 
1864, ]\Iarch S. Voted, that the selectmen be instructed to pay John P. 
Kidder, who enlisted into the heavy artillery at Ports- 
mouth, one hundred dollars. 

Voted, that the selectmen pay Orange 8. Cook one hun- 
dred dollars, provided he has received no bounty 
from any town or state. 

Voted, that the selectmen be authorized to pay Harvey 
T. 11. Frye one hundred dollars, provided he has re- 
ceived no bountj' from any other town or state. 

Voted, that the stdectmen be instructed to pay John K. 
Tarbell, or liis fathei', one hundred dollars, provided 
he has received no bounty from any other town or 
state, and further provided, he is counted as one of 
the Wilton quota. 

Voted, that the selectmen be authorized to borrow a 
sum, not exceeding three tliousand dollars, for sol- 
diers' bounties and state aid to families. Chose Har- 
vey A. Whiting to act as agent for the town to receive 
state aid and I'nited States bounties, as they become 
due from time to time. 
18(;4, June I."). Fotoi?, that the selectmen be instructed to furnish vol- 

unteers or substitutes for the ITnited States service 
;is may be necessary to till the (piota of the town 
under ;iny future call or draft ; said volunteers or 
substitutes to be furnished at such time as the select- 
men may in their judgment deem it most expedient 
for the town. 

Voted, that the selectmen be. instructed to l)orrow a sum 
of money, not exceeding tweuty-tive thousand dollars, 
if necessary, to be appropriated in procuring volun- 
teers or substitutes for drafted men to till the quota 
of this town. 
18(i4, Nov. 8. ]^oted, to pay to each citizen who has put a sul>stitute 

into the army of the I'nited States and who has been 



TOWN RECORDS. 207 

1S<>4, Nov. S. couiitod towards the iiuola of tlic (own iiiuicr tin- 

various calls for troops, wlu'thcr put in by a draflcd 
man or voluntarily by such citizen, the several sinns 
by each paid for procuring stich -iubstitute. 

Voted, to continue to pay bounties to those who volun- 
teer or furnish substitutes for the army of the Tnited 
States. 
IStM, March I'i. Voted, to pay .lohn E. Tarbell one hundred dollars with 

interest from August Ki, 1804. 
1805. March 14. The seventh article of the warrant beiuf? : ^''J'o see what 
sum of money the town will vote to raise to pay 
bounties and state aid to families in anticipatiou of 
future calls." 

Voted, that article seven of the warrant be left discre- 
tionary with the selectmen, and that they be author- 
ized to borrow such sum of nioney as they may deem 
necessary to pay bounties and state aid to families in 
anticipation of future calls. 

Voted, to appoint Harvey A. Whiting as agent of the 
town to fill future quota and receive state aid and 
bounties. 

Voted, to pay a bounty of $iiOO to each reenlisted man 
in the Fourth and Eighth Regiments who counted to 
rill the (luota of Wilton, provided said man has been 
honorably discharged. 

Voted, to pay state aid to families of those who enlisted 

• from Wilton into the I.yndeborough F^a Fayette 

Artillery and served their time at Fort Constitution. 

Whereas, the town of Wilton at the \ovember election, 
18G4, voted to pay to each citizen who had put into 
the army of the United States a substitute who had 
counted towards the quota of said town, whether 
such substitute was furnished by a drafted man, or 
voluntarily on the part of such citizen; and whereas, 
the said amount has not been paid in accordance with 
said vote on account of the inability of the town to 
borrow the nioney, it is therefore 

Voted, that the selectmen be and they are hereby in- 
structed and authorized to give to each man wlio is 
entitled to receive anything from the town on ac- 
count of furnishing a substitute, a note from said 
town for the full amount each citizen has paid for 
furnishing such substitute; said note to be dated 
April 1st, 18015, and to be payable one year from date 
with interest. 

Tile following list gives the names of those residents of Wiltou 
wlio served in the war of the Rebellion, as well as the names of 



208 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

those, not residents of AYilton, who. as vohmteers or substitutes, 
were credited to the Wilton quota ; but the list does not include the 
names of those natives or residents of AVilton who may have en- 
listed in regiments belonging to other states. 

WIl.TON MKX IN IIKST KKGIMKNT. XKW HA-AIl'SIIIKK VOI.INTKKKS, 
COMPANY K. 

James Brklf/es. May 2. ISGl.* Mustered out Aug. 9, 1861. 
William 11. Bridges, May 2, 1S61. 

SECOND REGIJMKNT. COMTANV (J. 

Charles II. Bra(j<j. Jmw 5. 18(!1. Corporal by lu-oniotioii : inustercd out 

JuHO 2.5, 18(14. 
George W. Currier, June .5, 1861. Disi-hargccl tor disahility Jan. 24. 18(>2: 

died of cousuujption March 2, 18(i2. 
Timothy \. //((fcftuisou, June .">, 1861. Sevoridy wounded at <ictty.<l)ur>j; 

mustered out Juue 21, 1864. 
James W. Hittchinson, June o, 1861. Mustered out June 21, 1864. 
Charles B. Pinkham, June 5, 1861. Mustered out June 21, 1864. 
William Pettengill, June 5, 1861. Discharged for disability Jan. 19, 1863. 
William Dillon. Aug. 21, 1862. Deserted at Concord May 2, 1863; appre- 
hended and returned to diUy: wounded and missing July 2. 1863: 

diseliarged Sept. (!, 1864. 
I. Xeicton 7i«<c7a«6o», Aug. 21, 1862. Corporal l»y promotion July 1. 1864; 

sergeant Sept. 1. 1864; first sergeant Mareh 18. 186."); nmstered out 

June 9, 1865. 

The following members of the Second Regiment were not residents of 
Wilton, but were volunteers or substitutes credited to the Wilton quota : 

Frederick Grave, Nov. 19, 1863. Killed iu action May 16, 1864. 

JensJenson, Nov. 19, 1863. Died of disease at Ft. Monroe Dec. 14. 1864. 

Joseph liacca, Nov. 19, 1863. Deserted Dec. 2, 1863. 

Peter Smith. Nov. 19, 1863. Deserted March 11. 18(i4. 

James W. Brown, Nov. 20, 1863. Deserted April 24. 1864. 

liichard Harvey. Nov. 20, 1863. Deserted from hospital Feb. 9, 186ri. 

Jofm Harris. Nov. 20. 1863. Disbonorably discharged by sentence of 

coiut martial. 
John Jones, Nov. 20, 1863. Deserted Jan. 5, 1864. 
John Moore, Nov. 20. 1863. 

Thomas Steicart, Nov. 20, 1863. Clustered o\U D»h'. 10, 18(>:>. 
Gustavus A. Weiland, Nov. 20, 1863. Transferred to V. S. Xavv Ai)ril 29, 

1864. 
Joseph Si7iith, Nov. 21, 1863. Desert(>d to tlu' enemy at Chapin's farm. 

Va., Oct. 21, 1864. 
George D. Graham, Nov. 21, 1863. Mustered out Dec. 19, 1865. 



• Tlio date iiimiciiiiiti-ly following eiicli name is tlio tinu> of mustering i 



WILTON MEN IN THK UKBELLION. 209 

Chnrles Guest, Xov. 21 , lS(i3. Deserted at Chapin's Blufl; Va . , Oct . 2;j, 1 804 . 
George Thompson, Nov. 21, ISfll}. Deserted at Point Lookout Nov. 30,' ]8(i 1. 

TIIIKl) KEGBIKNT. 

John E. IIcrricA; Aug. 28, 18C1. AVoiuuled slightly .July IS, 18(13; „nis- 

tered out Aug. 23, 18f.4. 
Gottfried Dorr, Tmc. 10, 1804. Absent, siek, July 20, ISO.-.; no discharge 

furnished. 
Eoberl Day, Nov. 21, 18G3. Wounded sliglitly May 13, 1804 : mustered out 

July 20, 186,5. 

FOUKTII HlXilMENT, COMPANV D. 

Walter R. Billimjs, Sept. IS, 1801. Reenlisted Feb. 17, 1804; corporal by 

promotion July 15, 18G5; mustered oufAug. 23, 1865. 
Daniel S. Millet, Sept. 18, 18G1. lieculisted Feb. 24, 1864; first sergeant 

l)y promotion; mustered out Aug. 23, 1805. 
Bobert McKissock, Sept. 18, 1861. Reenlisted Feb. 17, 1864; wounded July 

30, 1864; died of wounds at Fort Monroe Oct. 14, 1864. 
Samuel A. Putnam, Sept. 18, 1801 . Discharged for disability Sept. 18 180-> 
Daniel Sullivan, Sept. IS, 1861 . Reenlisted Feb. 14, 1864 ; sergeant by pro- 
motion July 1, 1S65; mustored out Aug. 23, 1865. 
Charles 11. Buzzell, Aug. 21, 1861. Discharged for disability Nov. .30, 18G3 
George Bailey, Aug. 21, 1861. Died of disease Sept. 8, 1863^ 
Thomas Carter, \ns^. 21, 1861. Sergeant by promotion; mustered out 

June 15, 18()5. 
Charles B. Dascomh, Aug. 21, ISfil. Mustered out Aug. 24, 1865. 
Albert S. Flint, Aug. 21. 1861. Died of disease Aug. S, 1863. 
Edward A. Fessenden, Aug. 21, 1801. Slightly wounded Oct. 22, 1802; 

transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps Jan. 1, 1805. 
Pirl Ilerrick, Aug. 21, 1861. Died of disease June 13, 1863. 
Albert E. Hall, Aug. 21 , 1861 . Corporal by promotion ; wounded Aug. 10, 

1S64; died of disease at Fort Monroe March 17, 1865. 
Abiel E. Putnam, Aug. 21, 1861. Died on hospital boat on the Jame< 

river Aug. 18, 1864. 
Edioard A. Wetherbee, Aug. 21, 1861. Discliarged for disability March 

24, 1803. 
Charles M. Bowman, Aug. 22, 1862. Mustered out Sept. 25. 1865 
Jerome Putnam. Aug. 22, 1862. Not ofticially accounted for 
Dermolt Neary, Dec. 31, 18(i4. Mustered out Aug. 23 1805 



A 



KIFTH KKOniKNT, COMI'AW r. 



James Gould, Oct. 10, 1801. Corporal; deserted 1802. 
William H. Bridges. Oct. \^, 1801. Died of disease July 0, lSO-> 
Charles G. Blanchard, Oct. 10, 1801. Discharged for disability Jan ;,' 18(i{ 
Appleton Hutchinson, Oct. 10, 1801. Discharged for .Usability M-.y ll' 1S6*>' 
Joseph Wetherbee, Oct. l(i, 1861. Discharge for disabilil y* May 11 '1S62' 
Lucius A. Way, Oct. 16, 1801. Woun.led; dischargeil for ilisability Oct! 
9, 1802. 



210 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

The followinjj; mcmbors of tlic Fifth Koginient were, as volunteers or 
substitutes, credited to the Wilton f|U0t:i, hut were not residents of Wilton : 

James Connors, Aug. 10, 1864. Deserted to the enemy Dee. 1, 18(}4. 

John Williams. Aug. 12, lS(i4. Wounded April 7. 18(i."); discharged at 

Concord June 28, ISO."). 
Joseph W. B. Burgess. Aug. 13, 18fi4. Died of disease Dec. 0, 18(54. 
Jb/t/i ^mnc(7«?i, Aug. 13, 1S(>4. Corporal l>y promotion: deserted May 1, 

1865. 
William Clark, Aug. 19, 1864. Deserted en route to regiment. 
Jacob Miller, Aug. 10, 1864. Deserted to the enemy Oct. 6, 1S64. 
John Rourcke, Aug. 19, 1864. Mustered out June 28, 186."). 
William Goodvnn, Aug. 29, 18(J4. Deserted en route to regiment. 
David W. Welch, Sept. 3, 1864. Sergeant by promotion Oct. 23, 1864; le- 

duced to the ranks; mustered out Aug. 17, 186.5. 
Gardner Chapman, Sept. o, 1864. Mustered out June 12. 186.'). 

EK4HT1I KKGIMENT. (OMl'ANV H. 

George W. Bridges, Dec. 30, 1861. Corporal ; sergeant l)y promotion March 
20, 1863; wounded at Port Hudson, La., June 14, 1863; discharged 
to accept appointment in United States Coloi-ed Troops Sept. 2."), 
1863. 

John Burton, Dec. 30, 1861. IJec-nlisted Jan. 4, 1864: cai)tured at Sal)ine 
Cross Eoads, La., April 8, 1864; released; transferred to Co. li. 
Veteran Battalion, Eighth N. H. V., Jan. 1, 1865. 

Charles A. Emerson, Dec. .30, 18(;i. Wounded and cai)tured at Port Hud- 
son June 14, 1863; recaptured July 9, 1863; corporal by i)rom()tion 
Aug. 1, 1863; sergeant Dec. K), 1863; mustered out Jan. IS. lS(i."). 

Sanford N. Bradford, Dec. 30, 1861. Discharged for disability at New 
Orleans May 2, 1863. 

John S. Hutchinson, Dec. 30, 1861. Recnlisted Jan. 4, 1864; transferred 
to Co. B, Veteran Battalion, Eighth N. 11. V., Jan. 1, 186.1; mus- 
tered out Oct. 28, 186."). 

,/o/ui TJuiey, Dec. 30, 1861. Discharged to accept appointment in United 
States Colored Troops at New Orleans, La., March 2, 1864. 

Otis JI. Melcndy, Dec. 30, 1861. lieeulisted Jan. 4, 1864; captured at Sa- 
bine Cross Koads, La., April 8, 1864; released; transferred to Co. 
B, Veteran Battalion, Eighth N. PL V., Jan. 1, 1865. 

Abiel A. Livermore, Dec. 30, 1861. Corporal by promotion March 20, 1863 ; 
wounded and captured at Port Hudson June 14, 1863 ; died of diph- 
theria in the liands of the enemy July 3, 1863. 

Aaron A. Smith, Dec. 30, 1861. Died at Thibodeaux, La., Dec. 21, 18(52. 

James Bridges, Sept. 2(5, 1862. Wounded ^Nlay 27. 1863; corporal by pro- 
motion Aug. 1, 1S()3; sergeant, Dec. 16. 186.3: transferred to Vet- 
eran Battalion, Co. H, Eighth X. 11. V.. .Ian. !. isi;."); discharged at 
Natchez June 7, 1865. 

George W. Ilerrick, Aug. 12, 1864. Transferred to Co. B, Veteran Bat- 
talion, Eighth N. ILV., Jan. 1, 1805; discharged for disability at 
Natdiez Sept. 8, 1865. 



WILTON 3IEN IN THE REBELLION. 211 

George S. Buss, Feb. 17, 180.-). Miistoml out Ui\y (>. ISC"). 
Henry L. Emerson^ Feb. 17, 180."). Clustered out May fi, lS(i.-). 

TJie followiufj; meinber* of the P^i^hth Ileghneut were not residents of 
Wilton but were credited to tVie Wilton quota : 

Charles Schutz, Sept. 2, 1803. Deserted at Franklin, La., Dee. 10, 180.3. 
John 11. Wright, Sept. 2, 1803. Deserted at New Orleans Feb. 0, 1804. 
James Sullivan, Oct. 0, 1803. Des(n-ted at New Orleans Feb. 28, 18()-4. 
William niley, Oct. 9, 1803. Transferred to Co. B, Veteran Battalion, 

Eighth N. II. v., Jan. 1, 1805; dishonorably discharged by special 

order No. 5, War Department, .June ."), 180."). 

NINTH RICGIMENT, (^OJU'ANY K. 

Ilennj 0. Sargent, May 1.^, 1802. First sergeant; second lieutenant by 
promotion March 10, 1803 ; resigned Dec. 22, 1803. 

Rodney Pcrham, May 10, 1802. Wounded May 12, 1804 ; mustered out 
May I.-), 180.5. 

ELEVENTH UECIMENT, CO:MrAN^' C. 

Albert Gage, Aug. 21, 1802. Killed in action at Bethesda Church June 3, 
1804. 

SIXTEENTH HEillMENT, COMrANV C. 

Aaron A. Clark, Nov. 4, 1802. Captain; mustered oTit Aug. 20, 1803. 

Leiois P. Bay, Oct. 18, 1802. First sergeant; mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

Willis H. Abbott, Oiit. IS, \^[)-l. Corporal; sergeant by promotion; mus- 
tered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

Amos W. Abbott, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

Charles Blanchard, Oct. 18, 1802. Corporal; nmstered out Aug. 20, 1803 ; 
died Sept. 20, 1803. 

William M. Blanchard, Oct. 28, 1802. Died Sept. 2, 1803. 

John Blanchard, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

George Blanchard, Oct. IS, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

liamsey C. Boutwell, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

Francis V. Bradford, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

James li. Dascomb, Oct. 18, 1802. Corporal by promotion; nmstered out 
Aug. 20, 1803. 

Dexter J. Farley, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustei-ed out Aug. 20, 1803. 

Elbridgc C. Frye, Oct. 27. 1S02. Died July 10, 1803. 

Sylvanus Hutchinson, Oct. 18, 1802. Discharged June 25, 1803. 

Amos Herrick, Oct. IS, 1802. Died Jime 17, 1803. 

Orvan B. Keyes, Oct. 18, 1802. Died Aug. 10, 1803. 

Corydon L. Keyes, Oct. 18, 1802. J)ied June 27, 1803. 

James Landers, Oct. 18, 1802. MustcM-ed out Aug. 20, 1803. 

<S^. Abbot nunam, Oct. IS, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

Stillman C. White, Oct. 18, 1802. Mustered out Aug. 20, 1803. 

George B. Wright, Oct. 18, 1802. Died Aug. 2, 1863. 



212 



HISTOUY OF WILTON. 



I-IRST IlKAVY ai;tii.i-i;j!V. N. II. voll\ti:f.i{s. 

John P. Kidder. July 18. 18(;3. Clustered out Sept. 1, 18(!:). 

Tho follo\viii<>' rotiid(Mits of AVilton served in the La Fayelle Artillery, on 
f^arrison duty at I'ortsinoutJi. They were mustered into serviee Au<>ust 
1. 1804, forninety days, and were diseliarged after tifty-tliree days" serviee : 

Ba7id: Carl Krel)I)s, Mark IJ. Bailey, Willis JI. Abbot. Nathan liarker. 
Georj^c W. Duneklee, Irvin S. Farnsvvorth, Isaac B. Hutchinson. Abner 
^y. 3Iarble, John 11. Sheldon, Stilhnan C. White. 

Primtes: William A. Bail(;y. Charles II. Bailey. Charles L. llutchiii- 
.son, Ebcnezcr Miller, William II. Teuney. 



CHAPTER XXIV. 



SOCIAL AMUSEMENTS, FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS. 

With all tlio gravity and sternness of llie New England Puritan 
there was always mingled no little of dry wit, and a social, festive 
si)irit. He had his joke, and too often also his pipe and his 
nuig. The huskings, the raisings, the wood-hauliugs and bees, the 
quiltings, the weddings, the balls, the sleigh-rides, the wrestling and 
hunting matches, the trainings and musters testify to the hilarious 
side of the pioneer character. IVIany of these are now known only 
in tradition. New customs have sprung up in i)lace of the old 
ones. '• New Avine has been put into new bottles." The old-fash- 
ioned sleigh-ride, when a large part of the inhabitants took a line 
winter day to make an excursion to a neighboring town, to take 
dinner, perhaps to have a dance and to return home in the evening 
Ity moonlight, is among the things that were. If they go to merry- 
makings now it is by railroad. Balls and weddings are per- 
manent institutions. Of old there were no festivals like our modern 
Sunday school excursions, and the picnic was not known to the fa- 
thers. Bees, quiltings, huskings and raisings, and other neigli])or- 
hood gatherings are, for the most part, done with. Wood-haulings 
for the parson or for a decayed brother are superseded by donation 
and surprise parties. The " Willing Workers" and the " Cheerful 
Workers," the benevolent "sewing circles" and the "sociables" 
of the churches have stepped in to occui)y the [)lace once fdled by 
more boisterous entertainments. 

Children have more festivities than of old and go earlier into so- 

^ciety. Lodges, granges, societies, excursions are multiplying on 

every hand. The passion for resorting to cities, and for giving up 

the farm for the shop, the exchange, the bank and the professions, 

is due chielly to two things ; namely, the desire to make money 



214 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

faster than the eouutiy fanning or mechanic -life will allow, and the 
eagerness to have more social life. These are the sirens that be- 
witch our clay. Besides, as communities have grown larger, the}' 
have split up into cliques and coteries, and the old hearty ueighbor- 
liuess has been exchanged for fashion and gilt-edged snobbery. 
Wealth, not manhood or high character, is the open sesame to gen- 
teel society, so reputed. The farmer's frock, the mechanic's aprou 
or the house-wife's home-spun dress has no more any beauty that 
man or woman should desire it. Service is still a long way be- 
hind show, as a key to open the chief places at feasts and the high 
seats in the synagogues. 

But if society has grown more exclusive, it has, strange paradox, 
grown more philanthropic. The humanities and amenities flourish 
apace. A world of good is done to the less fortunate of our race. 
If men and women have hardened into greater selfishness and ex- 
clusiveaess on one side of their nature, they have softened into 
wider sympathy and helpfulness on the other side. Never probably 
did wealth feel its responsibility more to society, or distribute its 
means with a more generous hand, than now, be it to schools, col- 
leges, libraries, churches, missions, philanthropies, hospitals, asy- 
lums, or to the humbler and more private charities of society. 

A SLEIGH-RIDE PARTY. 

As good a specimen of the ancient sleigh-ride as could be se- 
lected is that which escorted Rev. Thomas Beede and his bride on 
their w^edding trip from Harvard to Wilton. lie was married to 
Miss Nancy Kimball of Harvard, Massachusetts, January 20, lxS05. 
The Farmers' Cabinet of Amherst gives the following account : 

(Ml ilic f(»ll(i\viii>; ihiy. wlioii Mr. Boede was returning with his l.uly to 
\> iltoii, he \v;is politely ai'i-ompaniod by ttMi sloiglis from Harvard. On 
tlu'ir arrival at IloUis thoy were met by eight sleighs from Wilton. Hav- 
ing refreshed, both parties joined in eseortiiig Mr. Beede and lady to 
Adams's in Amherst, where they were met by a large eolleetlon of gentle- 
men and ladies from AVilton in readiness to reeeive them. An elegant 
ilinner was prepared by Mr. Adams, and the whole company dined to- 
gether. Soon after dinner the eompany from Harvard retiniH'd, and the 
ladies and gentlemen from \Vilton aeeomi»anied ^Ir. Beede and lady to his 
house, where all needed refreslimeiit was prei)ared, and having tarried 
aboni an hour, the whole eompany returned to their respeetive honies. 
It sliouid be partieularly uotieed tliat the eompany from AVilton generous- 
ly defrayed the whole expenses of the entertainment, both on the road 
and at Mr. Beede's own liouse. The line weather and the exeellent sleigh- 
ing added brillianey and joy to the festive scene. 



FESTIVALS. 215 

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. 

The following account of a Fourth of July celebration during 
President Monroe's administration, in 1.S17, is taken from the 
Farmers' Cabinet : 

'riie anniversary of American Indopenclence was* celebrated iu Wilton 
on tlie 4th inst. No previous arrangements having been made, a companj- 
()t gentlemen in that town and from the adjoining ones assembled for the 
purpose of doing honor to the day which gave birth to a nation's freedom 
and indcpciidcnce \o these United States. After having read the Declara- 
tion ot lnd('p('iid<MK-c. Major A. Wilson was chosen toastmaster, who, after 
having made a slioit. but pertinent, address, produced the tollowing 
toasts, in whirli all parties appeared to partiei|)ate : 



J. Tlie Day We Cdehrnte : May it be handed down trom father to son 
to the latest posterity. 

2. James Monroe : 

'•Columbia's guide, with upright skill refined, 
To eheck the rage, and cure the public mind : 
The north he visits in the connnon c-aus(>. 
That he may guard their rights with e(|ual laws." 

S. James Monroe: O ye innnortal powers, that guard the just, watch 
over him in retirement : soften his repose; in fond rememlu-aiu-e eherisli 
his virtues, and show mankind that goodness is jour care. 

4. New Hampshire : lAke her own native mountains, though storms 
and tempests have thundered on her brow, faction lie« prostrate at her 
feet: slie stands munoved and glories in her height. 

.7. William Phimrr : Discord and her advocates may attempt to sid> 
vert, he has the power to save and the constancy to i)reserve. 

a. Our Union: May it be perpetuated till the moon shall cease to 
give her light, and flu^ bright sun himselt be extinguished; yea, till the 
globe shall be anniliilated, and, like the meteor's transitoiy gleam, be lost 
in chaotic darkness. 

7. Tli£ Soldier of '76 : I'emend)er (bis annixcrsary was purchased as 
it were with the i)rice of his blood: then let us cherish his age, su]tply his 
wants, and follow his example in loving his country. 

6'. The Star Spangled Banner: Before the stars and stripes sliail ever 
cease to wave, land nnist turn to sea, and sea into a grave. 

9. The Palriols of Son I h America: May they be reentorced by the 
God of armies, that th<' republic in the north may greet her sister in the 
south. 

voi.i NTi;i:i; toasts. 

Ii>) A. WihoiK Ks<i.: 'I"he I'resideMt ot the I'liited States ; the profound 
statesman : we ilelight to honor great and good men : may his tour through 
the L'liiou have a happy inlUience on the jteople. 



216 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

By Lievt. John Stevens: The Government of the United States; firm 
as Atlas when storms and tempests thunder on its brow, and oceans break 
their billows at its feet. 

Bi/ Ccipt. Benjamin Hutchinson of Milford: 'J'he ]\Iilitia: may they in 
time of peaee prepare for war. 

Bij Deacon Jacob Putnam: !May the partition between Federalists and 
IJepublieans be thrown down and all unite like brethren. 

By Mr. Oliver Whiting : 'J'he revered clergy; nniy they cease to preach 
politics, and know nothing among their people save Jesus Christ and Him 
crucified. 

By Capt. P. Whitney : The people of Wilton; may that nol)le spirit of 
peace, unanimitv and indei)endence wliich shines so conspicuous in their 
cliaracter be as permanent and lasting as it is jmre and honoralile. 

By Mr. Israel Herrick: The fair daughters of Columbia: IxMUg the 
weaker vessels, may tliey be " united to a man," wherel)y they may be 
protected. 

A well served field jdece and a l)and of music resounded the sentiments 
of freemen to the distant liills, which were hy them echoed back to the 
convivial multitude, who at an early hour retired to their several homes in 
harmony and friendship. 

SILVER AND GOLDEN WEDDINGS. 

Kepeated festivals of this kind have occurred of late years, and 
have introduced a new and a very liappy feature of domestic and 
social life. The silver wedding of the Hon. Charles H. Burns and 
wife was celebrated January 19, 1881. A large lyunber of invita- 
tions were sent out, and a great host of friends and neighbors re- 
sponded to the call. Many eminent persons were present from 
abroad, including tlie governor of the state, Nathaniel Head and 
wife. Many costly and beautiful gifts were bestowed on the hon- 
ored couple, and music, dancing and speeches made a lively and 
enjoyable evening. The only pall upon tlie festive occasion was 
the breaking out of a disastrous fire a few hours later the same 
night, which laid a large part of the business section of the village 
in ashes, destroyed Masonic Ilall, the Public Library, stores, shops, 
offices and dwellings to the amount of fifty thousand dollars, more 
or less, of total loss. The cause of the fire has never been discov- 
ered. 

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. 

At the March meeting of the town in 1839, it was voted to cele- 
brate with ai)i)ropriate ceremonies the one hundredth anniversary of 
the settlement of Wilton, and a committee was chosen to make ar- 
rangements for tliat occasion. Active measures were taken during 
tlie spring and sinnmer to collect materials of history, to appoint an 




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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. 217 

oratov for the clay, to iuvite guests from abroad and those natives 
of the town who had removed elsewliere to join in the festival, and, 
in short, to make all the needed preparations. Tlie day appointed 
was September 2i>. The several sub-committees, ai)poiuted under 
the authority of the general committee to erect a pavilion, provide 
a dinner, prepare toasts, appoint speakers, and procure music, at- 
tended faithfully to their duty. 

The officers of the day were. President, Ezra Al)bot ; Vice Presi- 
dents, Abram Whittemore, Jonathan Livermore, Jonathan Hurton, 
Timothy Parkhurst, Timothy Abbot, Daniel P.atchelder and Oliver 
Whiting; Chief Marshal, Jonathan Parkhurst ; Assistant INlarshals, 
Samuel King, David "Wilson, Ilermon Pettengill, Calvin Gray, 
Oliver Barrett and INIoses Spalding ; Toastmasters, Eliphalet Put- 
nam and Zebadiah Abbot. 

The day was bright and auspicious. A large multitude of the 
townsmen, and visitors from abroad, near and far, gathered to- 
gether. The Miller C4uards, under command of Colonel Samuel 
King, did escort duty, conducting the procession from the Brick 
Hall to the old meeting-house at the Centre. The programme of 
exercises was as follows : 

Voluntary, by the band; invocation, by Jlev. Abiel Abbot, D. D., of 
Petorboroao;h ; anthem, "Great is the T.ord," &c., suiif^ by the choir; solee- 
tions from the Scriptures, by Rev. Warren Burton: "The Xativity,"' sung- 
l)y tlio cboir; prayer, by Hev. Ablel A. Livornioro of Koone; " Marseilles 
Ilyinn," suii<>; l)y the choir; address, l)y IJcv. p]pln-aini Peabody of New 
Bedford; an orif^iiial liynin. sung- by tlie choir and the assend)ly; prayer, 
by Kov. Sanniel Barrett of Boston; jjrand " nallebijab Chorus,"' sung by 
tlie diioir ; benediction, by Kev. Nathaniel Wliitnian of Wilton. The music 
was under the charge of Mr. Charles Abbot. Original liynnis were con- 
tri!)uted by Ifev. I.ul)in» B. Bockwood and Miss Sarah W. TJvermore. 

At the close of the exercises in the church, ladies and gentlemen 
formed a procession to the pavilion on the common, where Rev, 
William Richardson of Wilton invoked the Divine blessing, and 
about five hundred persons partook of a dinner provided by INIr. Jo- 
seph Newell. The company rose from the table at the prospect 
of rain, and, after the return of thanks by Rev. A. D. Jones of 
Brighton, the procession marched back to the church. Here the 
afternoon was spent in toasts, speeches and songs, all of which, to- 
gether with the eloquent address of Dr. Peabody, incidents of the 
history of the town, and other items of interest, are recorded in the 
Centennial pamithlet, publislied at the time. 



218 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

It is to be hoped that iu 1889 the one huudred and fiftieth anui- 
versary of the settlement of the town will be celebrated as spiritedly 
and patriotically as the former festival. 



1 



(mAPTEK XXV. 



TOWN HOUSES. 

As already seen, tlie original Town House was the old meeting- 
house of the Congregational church. Both civil and religious af- 
fairs were transacted under the same roof. The moderator of the 
town meeting and the town clerk occupied the deacons' seat directly 
under the lofty pulpit ; the voters filled the pews, and the specta- 
tors the galleries. But the burning of the meeting-house in 1859 
led to the building next year of the Town Hall, situated on the com- 
mon at the Centre just south of the site of the old church. 

PROCEEUINGS OF THE TOWN. 

At a legal nieetiug held hi the Baptist churcli on ]\[oii(lay, Docoiiihor 
2fi, IS.")*), diose Jouathan Livennoro moderator. 

Voted, to lioar the report of the coniniittee chosen to investigate the 
cause of tlie fire occasioning tlie destruction of tlie town's meeting-house. 

Voted, to accept and adopt tlie report of said committee, and that the 
town clerk be instructed to ent(jr said report on the records of the town. 

Voted, that live hundred copies of said report be printed at tlie expense 
of the town. 

Voted, that the chairman of the investigating committee cause to be 
printed and distributed to the inhabitants of Wilton five hundred copies 
(if said re])ort. 

Voted, that the question of building a Town House be taken bj- ballot. 
I'roceeded to ballot, and voted to l)uild a Town House on the site of the 
old meeting-house. 

Voted, that a conmiittee of three be api)ointed to carry into etlect the 
last vote. 

V(jted. tliat a connnittee of live be aiipointed by the moderator to nom- 
inate said connnittee. Benjamin Baker, Benjamin 'l\ Foster, .loel Hessel- 
ton, Sauniel Sheldon and Henry (iray, Jun., were appointed a committee 
to nominate, who reported to the meeting William Emerson, Joel Hessel- 
ton and Henry Gray, .Inn., for said building committee. Chose William 
Emerson, Joe! Ih'ss.'lton and Henry (iray. .Inn., a committee to build a 
Town House. 



220 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Voted, the eominittpc be authorized to expend n ^uni of money not ex- 
ceeding twenty-five liundred dollais. 

At a leo-al nieetiny- lioldon at the r.aptist nieetinii-liousc in AVilton 
January 21, 1800. Jonathan I/iverniort' was iho.<en moderator. 

Voted, tliat we now proceed to ])allot on tlie second article l)y votes 
marked Yes or Xo. All those in favor of building now upon the old site 
recently occupied by the town's niccring-house will carry votes marked 
yes, and' all opjtoscd in that will carry votes marked no. On this question 
a ballot was taken with the following result: Yeas, 169: Noes, 144. So 
the town voted to build a Town House upon the old site recently occupied 
by the town's meeting-house. 

At the annual town meeting lioldcn at >\ilton on Tuesday. :March l;l. 
ISOO, Jonathan I.ivcrmore, moderator. 

Voted, to recast the bell and add the .iniouiif ot wi-ighl lost, and to 
place tlie bell on the new Town House. 

Voted, to lease to the Congregational society a site on the town's com- 
mon for the purpo-e of building a church, ami that a coininittee be ap- 
pointed to locate said site. Chose Lewis Howard. Joseph T?urtf and 
Zebadiah Abbot a committee to locate a site for a church, and also a 
site for a Town House. Chose Lewis Howard a coiiunittee to execute, in 
!)ehalt of the town, a lease to the Congregational society of the site desig- 
nated. 

.\t the annual meeting of the town held on Tuesday, the thirteenth day 
of ^AFarch, 1800, on the (piestion : To see if the town will vote to remove 
the 'I'ow n House to the East village this present season, it was voted that 
the vote on tlu^ nnnoval of the Town House be wi'itten on the state ticket. 
Yes and No. and at the c-lose of the i)oll the moderator declared the vote 
as follows: in favor of removing, 101 votes: against removing, 17!) votes. 

At tlie annual town meeting on Tuesday, tlu- tentli day of March. ISOS. 
.Samuel H.arrett. moderator. 

Voird, that the selectmen be authorized to sell the 'I'own House with 
tlie land owned by the town. In favor of selling. 24!) votes: against, ?S(l 
votes. 

At the annual town meeting held at Depot Hall in Wilton March !i. 
18Gi», Sanniel Barrett, moderatoi', on the (luestion : To see if the town will 
vote to hereafter hold all town meetings at the hall near the centre of the 
town, it was decided l)v a yes and no vote; the whole nunil)er of votes in 
favor of holding the meetings at the centre of the town was 100: in favor 
of continuing in Depot Hall was 18(1. 

The town meetings were afterwards held at Depot Hall until the 
new Town House was huilt. 

At the annual town nii'eiing heM MavvU K!. 188,!. (Jeorge O. Whiting 
was chosen moderator. The niiUh article ot the warrant had been : "• To 
see if the town will \i)ie to Ixiild a Town House upon the • Whiting House 
lot." so e.i lied, or take any .action relative th(>reto." At the town meet- 
ing the following resolution, presented l)y Hon. Charles H. I'.urn^. 



THE NKW TOWN HOUSK. 221 

^v;ls voted (ni by hnllot ;iii(l was adi.ptcd l)y tlic lollowiiii;- vote: whole 
uuiiiltci- votin<!; uo, 142; wliolc iminhcr votiiii;- yes, KKI: 

" That the agents or eomuiittee, w hieli may he chosen under tlie (deveiith 
article of this warrant, shall he and are authorized to contract witli ndia- 
l)le and responsible parties for the huildinj;' of a Town House upon the 
• \Vhitin<>; House lot," so called, in said Wilton, for the convenient transac- 
tion of the public business of the town, and upon a pl;in substantially like 
the one submitted to the meeting, and with such details as said agents or 
connnittee may determine, i)rovided aiul upon tlie express conditions, — 
First, that the Messrs. Whiting shall make and deliver to said town 
forthwith a good and sullicient deed of warranty of the whole of said 
Whiting House lot, free of all cost or expense to said town and without 
any condition, except that a Town House suitable for town purposes, and 
at a cost of not less than twelve thousand dollars, shall be erected and 
maintained upon said lot; and Second, that the sums agreed to he paid 
shall not in the whole exceed the sum of fifteen thousand dollars for said 
Town House complete. The selectmen, after notice in writing from the 
building agents, that thej- have made a binding contract with reliable and 
responsible parties for the building of such Town House complete, for a 
sum or sums not exceeding in the whole fifteen thousand dollars, shall be 
and are hereby authorized and directed to hire such sum or sums of money 
as shall be necessary, not exceeding, with the sum which may be raised un- 
der the tenth article of tliis warrant, said sum of fifteen thousand dollars; 
and said selectmen are hereby authorized and empowered and directed to 
issue Ijonds for said amount, with coupons for interest payable semi- 
annually at the rate of four per cent., which said l)onds shall be payable 
at the oftice of the treasurer of said town, at such times as shall distril)ute 
the amount to become due annually equally through fourteen years." 

Voted, that if the selectmen shall so determine, instead of issuing said 
bonds, they may hire the aforesaid sums of money upon the credit of the 
town, iind upon the same terms as aforesaid, and give the note of the 
town with the same rate of interest of four per cent. 

On article tenth it was voted that the sum of one thousand dollars is 
hereby raised and appropriated towards the building of said Town House, 
to l)c expended by the agents referred to in the vote under the foregoing 
ninth article of the warrant, upon tlie conditions and with tlie limitations 
of the use of the same expessed in said vote. 

On the eleventh article of the warrant it was voted that David Whit- 
ing, Frank 31. Pevey and James L. Hardy are hereby chosen building 
agents, with the authority expressed and the limitations in the votc^ under 
ibe ninth article of the warrant. 

At the town meeting held November 1, ISSI. a report of the building 
committee being called for, Dr. F. M. I'evey of said connnittee made a 
statement of the progress made on the Town House, and of the amount 
of money received and expended for the same, to wit : 

'• The architects were Merrill & Cutler of Lowell. Massachusetts. 'I'he 
contractors were James T.. Hardy for wood and iion work. :nid Charles 
Hesselton for stone and brick work. The amount of J. L. Hardy's 



222 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

contnict wit.s $9,813; the amoimt of Charles Ilesseltoii's coiitraet wai* 
.'3;8,279.9;j ; total, .$18,092.93. After the contracts were fulftlled the hall 
was flttcd up with steam apparatus for heating at an expense to the town 
of about §700. (ias apparatus for lighting was furnislied by the town, 
costing about .^400. All the gas fixtures in the building were furnished 
and donated to the town by the several sons of II. A. Whiting. The sup- 
per room was finished with the proceeds of the dedication festival, junount- 
ing to .$.500. The stained glass windows were donated bj' several ladies 
of Wilton. The inside blinds were furnished by lion. J. II. Spalding of 
Nashua, Mrs. D. ^Vhiting of Wilton, Mrs. CJeo. Xewell of Boston and ^Irs. 
Geo. O. Whiting of Lexington. The desk for the stage was donated by 
Hon. Charles II. Burns of Wilton; the clock for inside of hall, by Dr. J. 
Fleeman; the stone steps at the end of the building, by citizens. The en- 
gine and selectmen's rooms were finished by the town, estimated expense 
$400. The table and chairs for selectmen's room were given by Mr. Geo. 
I. Doe ; the town clock, by Dr. F. ^I. Pevey. The amount of tlie several 
donations exceeds .$2,500." 

On motion of C. II. Burns, voted to accept the following ofler made the 
town by the Messrs. Whiting, and to appropriate five hundred dollars for 
the same : 

" The sons of Harvey A. Whiting ofler to pipe the whole building for 
gas, so far as it can be piped as it now stands, and to furnish with fixt- 
ures that part of the building that is finished, on condition that the town 
furnish and set up the gas macliine and its appurtenances and maintain 
the whole lighting apparatus." 

Also voted that the building committee be autliori/ed and cinpowcred 
to carry out the above vote. 

On motion of Kev. A. E. Tracy, voted that the timely and valuable 
present of a town clock given by Dr. F. M. Pevey be accepted with 
thanks. The following resolution was unanimously adopted : IJesolved, 
that the connnittee of three be charged with the duty of investigating tlic 
subject of heating apparatus for the town hall and be empowered to btiy 
and put in sucli apparatus as upon investigation they shall think best ; 
also, resolved, that said committee be diarged with the subject of furnish- 
ing, and be empowered to buy and put in suital)le furniture. 

DEDICATION SERVICES. 

On January 1, 1885, the new Town House was dedicated with 
appropriate exercises, an eloquent address was delivered by Isaac 
Spalding Whiting, Esq., and the entertainment and festivities of 
tlie occasion were participated in by a large number of the people 
of Wilton and the neighboring towns. We quote the following ad- 
mirable advice from this address, which points the way to what we 
may yet do to make our town still more beautiful, patriotic and 
flourisliing : 

If, now, our fathers" time was the time of pioneer work, and if theirs 



ADDEESS OF I. S. WHITING. 223 

was the period of the struggle for existence, it would scciii iliai it was 
our duty to advance upon tlieir state and create her some of tlic proihicts 
of a later and more civilized time. With the completion of the rough 
work, and increase of property, we must have time and strength left free 
from hread-earning, for cultivation of self, and improvement and adorn- 
ment of the town. I know 1 trench here upon doul)tful ground. I know, 
too, that what was true in the forty's and fifty's is not true today. At 
that time, with a constant and growing market in New England, wliich 
could be supi)lied with agricultural i)roducts ou\y from New England, our 
prospects were bright for increase of population and of wealth, and the 
things they bring. But the Texan steer stalked suddenly out of the nnst, 
and our tended and housed cattle could not stand up against him. The 
railroads stretched their arms into the West, and biought back grain from 
lands, the richness of which was fabulous to the rock-born New England 
farmer. The application of steam to machinery stole away from us the 
advantage we had in our thousands of streams, even before we had our- 
selves wantonly destroyed them by cutting off the forest tliat fed them. 
Moreover, the rapid development of the resources of the countrj^ called 
away to the cities a class of men whose great works there are but cold 
comfort to the towns who have lost their help. I believe the Ne\v Eng- 
land farmer of thirty or forty years ago is dead without successor. I con- 
ceive him to have been a man of liberal mind, of acute interest in public 
affairs, who worked half a day in the tield, and the other lialf in law, re- 
ligion, politics or business ; wlio gave himself time for social works, and 
for the observation of the world's doings. But the need of lawyers, doc- 
tors and nierchants soon called foi- the whole time of all that had any 
ability for those things. Although. i)erhai)s, the present farmers are bet- 
ter tillers of the soil than their fathers, yet the diverse abilities and inter- 
ests of the older men would have made themselves felt in the villages in 
one social or business attraction or another, while the leisure and sim- 
l>licity of the times must luive thrown a charm about the farms that mod- 
ern conditions have dissipated. Our own times have imposed limitations 
upon us that we must abide by. If we say that the great amount of 
knowledge in all departments, combined w ith fierce competition, lias com- 
pelled him who would succeed to devote his whole soul to his one busi- 
ness, we only utter a platitude ; but in those days it probably was not 
true, certainly not stale. 1 suspect that while those men of the old time 
farmed, they were but half farmers and half something else. We of 
today have learned the lesson of the times, and we content ourselves with 
the best results that nature and our conditions permit. From tliese 
caus<!S : loss of men, opening of richer lands, progress in arts and science, 
the New England towns have been checked in their advance. We liave 
not to show what we might have been expected to show in my fatlier's 
rarly life. The things that wealth would liring, the things that a large 
population and diverse l)usiness would bring, are not ours. ^Foi-eover, in 
my own time, we have been called oil' from our regular work to repair th(! 
frightful ravages of flood and tire. 



224 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

r>ul oiir rcsuiirci's ;iii(l bciictits ;in' yet yTcat ;iii(l scourc. 'I'lic railroail 
has been (tur fneiid as well as our ciitMuy. Though it has wrested from 
us our old husiuess, it has yet developed a new kiiul, whieli would have 
been impossible v.ithout it. The giant lines that stretch into the West 
and South contribute to our support no less than our own short strii). 
Our soil, though barren, must yield a competence in the production of. 
those perishable articles that will not bear days and weeks of transporta- 
tion from the richer lands. And in the moral realm, the possession of the 
New England towns, are things that will hold tlie body of her people to 
lier, against all the attractions of the world, 'i'liere still live here, as of 
old, pride in home and town, self-respect, disposition to improve, thrift 
and conservatism. We possess the indissoluble power that liome and 
tradition exert. 'J'he pleasures of friendship, and tlie thousand suuiU joys 
and benefits of an established community, are ours beyond the ])ossil)ilit3' 
of loss. 

And if we would hold oiu- own and advance, these allections and long- 
ings point out the way. If there exists a great natural attraction in the 
soil of the West, we must create artificial ones liere. So far as the West 
appeals to the love of gain, we must appeal to the love of home and so- 
ciety. We must throw out into contrast the manners and conservatism of 
the East and the radicalism and roughness of the West. If the South al- 
lures us, we must be made to compare carefully its squalid and slovenly 
villages with our neatness and kemptness. The invisible chains that link 
to liome must be made so abundant and so strong that they cannot be 
broken. 

Such a purpose would seize ui)oii all the iuiprovcments of the age that 
were indicated by our conditions. Think for a moment where tlie tow n 
would be today if there had not been enterprise enough here to build the 
railroad. There would be no village where we now stand, and little, il 
any, manufactiu'ing. With a diminishing farming population, and no other 
industry to take the place of farming, the current of progress would have 
left us stranded high and dry, feeble in -nmnbers, and of no diversity in 
sentiment and Judgment. The moral influence of the railroad will be 'rec- 
ognized by every man who but compares his own town with tliose lying 
near, who from any reason, good or bad, did not seize upon the oppor- 
tunity at the time ()f its building to lift themselves into the atmosphere of 
the new life. 

If I were to name some of the things that have occurred to me thai l)e- 
long to our time to do. the first would be the building of a library. We 
want histories to teach us of former experiments in goverinneiit. and 
of the rise and fall of i)arties; we waul novels to take us out of our 
work-a-day life, ami to put us into the life of other classes : we want to 
learn that human nature is the same in palace and cottage; and we want 
l>oetry for our darker moments, and to instruct the imagination with fan- 
cies we could never dream of alone. But it is a waste of time to speak 
of our want of books. Our former possession has created a desire that 
our misfortunes have left unsatisfied. We arc all of one mind. The 



ADDRESS OF I. S. WHITING. 225 

c'lpprupriato word of today is imticiu'c till wo complete the. shell, and till 
our pocketbooks are repleulslied. 

Auotlier thing we might do is the shading of our roads. I speak not of 
the limits of the village, whore tlio private enterprise of each individual 
has adorned his immediate premises witli all the public spiiit that could 
be desired ; I refer to the roads that stretch out all tlirough the town. 
To obtain a fair result we need only to instruct our road agents to cut out 
with care the small stuft" that grows beside the road, and to leave stand- 
ing at proper intervals such trees as will develop into throwers of shade 
in the smnmer and into wind-breaks in winter. Somebody has set us an 
example of this care just above Mr. Daniel ( 'ragin's. But to accomplish 
the best result we must build up such a public spirit that the abutters 
will leave not only such young trees, but half and full-grown trees, when 
they cut their forests. With generosity among the owners, and recogni- 
tion of it among the travellers, we might, in a dozen or twenty years, 
have a substantial attraction and comfort to ourselves and strangers, and 
a notice to travellers the moment they crossed the town line that they 
were within a progressive town. 

Of this kind of work is this building. It belongs to the time of im- 
provement ; of striving for ideal things. As a matter of dollars and cents 
we liad better have endured the old hall. Though useful and comforta- 
ble, we had gotten along without it. Its function is as much that of a 
model and exemplar as a doer. Its beauty and simplicity are ever-present 
standards by which to judge of our eftbrts in all our doings. "We are 
among the last of tlie towns in the neighborhood to build a town house. 
They liave stimulated us to put our best foot forward; we believe they 
can not be asliamed of our achievement. As the ancient bell-towers of 
Italy were placed at easy intervals, so that the whole people might be 
warned to be up and doing for the connnon safetj^ so the towns of New 
England have erected town houses to be ever-present warnings to every 
man that, in her system, his duties are never done. W«} should not like 
t(j be behind in that work. We should not like to see broken at our doors 
the continuity of the New England custom. 

It is the product of our best enterprise and of our most advanced public 
spirit. Born in a gift, that gift has provoked other gifts, and so on, till 
everybody lias ])rouglit his contribution of material or service for the 
ornamentation of oiu- connnon ))uilding. It has lifted us into heights of 
generosity that we never dared to believe we could climb. It has 
strengthened us with the strength that comes to a people inspired with a 
connnon thought, and working for a connnon ideal end. In the middle 
ages the people were so tilled with religious zeal that they left all else to 
carry stones and im)rtar for the erection of those great churches and 
cathedrals that we go so far to see. In the beautiful language of an old 
writer, " it was as if the earth, rousing itself and casting away its old 
robes, clothed itself with the white garment of churches.;' Our clearer 
ideas of religion stand in the way of such enthralling devotion, and the 
nndtitude of creeds divides our allegiance, but we all vie in devotion to 



226 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

one common state, we recognize one common sovereignty, and wo all lay 
our hands to the upbuilding of her visible representative. 

Who knows but that the church may once more unite the town in a com- 
mon sentiment. When Orthodox and Unitarians shall each liave learned 
something from tlie otlier, and wlien two attenuated societies have ap- 
proached nearer the vanishing point, perhaps they will come togetlier 
again to hear the great principles of Christianity wliich they both believe 
in. Perhai)s, too, wlien they sliall have become tired of heating and 
painting two barn-like churches, they will gather again into the town liall 
and marry once more the long-divorced i-hurch and state. 

It is in such things as this building and in moral improvements that 
our way lies open. To build in the best way, even to fastidiousness, what 
new things we build, to improve the old, to attract to this town all that 
would come to the coimtry to live, to supplement the natural scenery with 
intelligent and agreeable men and women, are our task. And if we would 
keep our capital of youth and money at home, it nuist be. beyond all 
question, by such means as these. It has been said that it is our duty to 
send them out ; tliat the most glorious jjroduct of any soil is its men. It 
may be tlie patriot's duty to plant the New England lieart and brain 
through all parts of our connnon country, but we must ))e |)arental before 
Ave are patriotic. If they will but be satisfied with a competence from 
our barren hills, we will give them the advantages of home and society. 
But if they must make money, our prayers shall follow them to their 
western isolation, and we will consent to be patriotic if they will but build 
up, bit by bit, a new New England village. 



CHAPTER XXVI. 



STORES, TRADE AND THE MILK BUSINESS. 

In the early history of the town the necessaries of life, and the 
luxuries, what few were indulged in, were procured directly from 
the lower country towns; from "down below," as the familiar 
phrase was. The home custom was too small to support grocers 
alone or dry goods merchants alone. In the winter, particularly, 
the farmer filled his sleigh with butter, cheese, beef, pork, grain, 
beans, &c., and journeyed to Boston, Salem, Marblehead or New- 
bury port, as the case might be, and bartered away his farm products 
for groceries and goods for family use during the coming year. 
The roads leading from Vermont and New Hampshire to the sea- 
port towns were lined in the winter with long processions of these 
loaded teams on the way to market. At night they rendezvoused 
at the country taverns along the route, and a merry time they had 
of it around the roaring bar-room fire, what with a stiff mug of flip or 
toddy, and a story or jest to suit the hilarious company. They re- 
turned with ample stores for the family of tea, coffee, sugar, rum, 
molasses, spices, codfish, &c. 

liut the time csime when the increase of population required trad- 
ers nearer home, and that old curiosity shop, the country store, came 
upon the stage. Some of the earlier storekeepers, as they were 
called, were Jacob Abbot, in the middle of the town ; Nathaniel 
Sawyer, on what are now the premises of Henry Gray ; Richard T. 
Huss, Nehemiah Hayward, Nathan Livermore, Haskell & Whitney, 
Harvey Barnes, Stephen Abbot and Newell & Hopkins at the Cen- 
tre. The store of that period was a comljination of grocery, dry 
goods, hardware, wholesale and retail saloon, post olHce, book store 
and news room. The bar was well patronized. Treating was a 
general custom, and the counter was seldom dry. Ample hogsheads 
of Santa Cruz, Jamaica and New England rum testified to a brisk 



228 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

trade. The fanners brougiit their home products to the store and 
bartered them for the merchant's goods. Here they retailed the 
news of the day, and came for their weekly papers. Notices of 
sales, auctions, estrays and advertisements were posted on the 
walls. It was the rendezvous of business men. Here caucuses 
were held, and politics were discussed. Lodges and societies held 
their meetings in the store hall above, and, in the winter, singing 
schools, dancing schools and balls gathered the young people to- 
gether. A quite universal institution was the old country store, 
and some feeble likeness of it may still linger here and there in the 
back settlements. lUit with the modern division of labor and trade, 
the introduction of railroads, telegraph offices, public libraries and 
reading rooms, town halls and post otlices, its glory has passed 
away, and has been distributed in a dozen different directions. 

In 1871 this was the list of stores and business men as recorded 
in the New Hampshire Register of that yeai- : 

Express Agents: 1^. Giddings, II. D. Epps. I. A. Parker. 

Dentists: F. M. Peavey, E. Wood. 

Merchants: Wni. J. Bradbury, books and stationery; Geo. W. ^Vallace, 
clothing; Alfreil E. Jaques, Samuel N. Center, dry goods and groceries; 
D. B. Xeedhani, dry goods; Frank P. Kent, Dillon & Keyes, I). Gregg & 
Co., F. S. Hutchinson, groceries; Dillon & Keyes, D. (iregg & Co., flour, 
grain and hardware; Henry Trevitt, A. P. Fitch, drugs and medicines; 
Miss B. P. Hall, millinery. 

Mamifactitrers : Jones & Dasconih. A. A. Clark, llutehiuson i<; Macabe. 
X. Flint, boots and shoes; Wilton Co.. Xewell Co., carpet yarn; Putnam 
& Cochran, furniture; A. .1. Putnam t'c ("o., leather; I). Wluting i<: Sons, 
Levi Putnam, lumber; D. (iregg, sasli and blinds; X. D. Foster i^ Co.. 
tin ware; Daniel Cragin. wooden ware and loys; II. \V. Hopkins, writing 
desks and fancy boxes. 

Hotels: Whiting House, D. Wliiting & Sons; Eailroad House, John F. 
Goss. 

Livery Stables : Jos. Laugdell, L. H. Blood. 

In 1887 the list of stores and of business men, with the excep- 
tion of manufacturers previously given in Chapter XVI, reads as 
follows : 

27te Wilt07i Savings Bank: Josiah Fieenian. president; Moses Chirk, 
treasurer. 

Merchants: L. W. Perkins, George W. Wallace, clothing and furnish- 
ing goods; irenry Trevitt, M. D., 11. A. Powers, drugs and medicines; 
George A. Carter, dry goods, boots and shoes; S. X. Center & Sou, 
fancy and dry goods, boots and shoes; M. P. Stanton, lish and groceries; 
David E. Proctor, flour, meal, groceries, boots and shoes, hardware and a 
general assortment of stoneware; A. U. Barber, groceries; S. N. Center, 



TRADES. 229 

2d. grocoiiofi. rtoiir ami fai-iniiii;- tool?:: S. II. Dunbar, James Shea, meat 
aiul vegetable.*: Misis S. A. Smith, milliiieiy ami faiiey goods; S. K. Fos- 
ter, stoves and tnnva re: Stiekiiey. undertakers* furnishings : P. R. 

IJing & Son, variety store. 

Livery Stable: Josei)h T.angdell. who has about twelve horses. 

THE MILK ISISINKS."^. 

Wilton furnishes more milk than any town in the state. Mr. T. 
W. Wellington of Newton, Massachusetts, was the first to buy 
milk iu Wilton for the Boston market. The amount first produced 
was very small, less than two hundred gallons per day, and for 
nearly a year was freighted iu the l)aggage car. Mr. Welliugtou 
continued his business about a year aud then disposed of it to Mr. 
David L. Pierce, who at that time was a retail milk dealer iu Bos- 
ton, and through him the business increased so that it became 
necessary to have a car built and run expressly for milk. Mr. 
Pierce, after continuing in the business for three or four years, be- 
came financially embarrassed, and in 1857 sold his entire interest 
to the senior member of the present firm of David Whiting & Sons. 
The business of producing milk in Wilton and in towns along the 
line of the Wilton Railroad has steadily increased from that time to 
the present. A special milk train is now ruu daily from Hills- 
borough to Boston, with one car from Hillsborough, one from Wilton 
and one from Milford. One car from Concord, Massachusetts, is 
also added to the train at Lexington, and, at North Cambridge 
Junction, two from Barre aud Hudson, Massachusetts, making a 
train of six cars expressly for milk. 

In the early days of milk production for the Boston market, one 
of tiie most serious objections to the business was iu meeting the 
constant variation in trade, owing to the larger demand on some 
days than on others, so that a farmer who sold milk was obliged 
every few days to make butter or cheese of his surplus. In 1864 
the introduction of the cheese factory did away with this serious 
objection, and at once placed the business on a more reliable basis. 
Since then no product of the farm is more sure of ready sale. The 
capacity of our first cheese vat was sixty gallons, and the cheese 
was manufactured in a back room of Mr. Whiting's house. The 
business of cheese makiug rapidly increased, and when it was de- 
1^ cided to order a new vat of latest improvement, with a capacity of 
two hundred and fifty gallons, the climax for the care of surplus 
milk was supi)osed to have been reached. About the year 1875 the 
manufacture of butter was found to be more satisfactory than that 



230 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

of cheese, aud the factory and fixtures were changed accordingly 
to their present location. The present factory has a capacity of 
twenty-five hundred gallons, aud the business is fast out-growing 
the accommodations. The product of milk was never larger than 
at present. The present firm pay to their producers annually for 
milk and cream, on all lines operated by them, over four hundred 
thousand dollars ; and it is but reasonable to believe that, with the 
inevitable increase in the population of Boston and vicinity, and 
with the rapidly increasing appreciation of milk as a wholesome 
and nutritious article of food, the product will be in still greater 
demand, and will continue to be the largest aud most valuable of 
any along the line of the Souhegan valley. 

Messrs. Whiting are also manufacturers of lumber and dealers in 
cattle- feed and coal. The annual product of their lumber mill is 
500,000 staves and 500,000 feet of lumber, and of their grist mill 
is 1500 tons of corn meal. They also sell about 2000 tons of 
shorts, middlings, etc., and 700 tons of coal per annum. Their 
farm produces about 75 tons of hay and their hoggery contains 
about 500 hogs and pigs. 



CHAPTER XXVII. 



CENSUS AND STATISTICS. 



The growth of the town for iiiau}' years was very slow. The re- 
sources of the place were limited to the soil for agriculture, the 
forests for wood and timber, and the streams for water power. 
Farming aud mechanics were the two principal careers open to im- 
migrants. The early settlers met with great trials and hardships, 
as we have seen. No very flattering prospects were open to the 
ambition of the young. As young men aud women came upon the 
stage, mauy sought other and more encouraging opportunities of 
making their livelihood and fortune. 

According to the report iu the Centennial pamphlet there were 
two families in 1731* ; 70 people in 175o ; 240 in 17G3 ; 623 in 1775 ; 
1013inl7.S0; 110.) iu 1790; 1017 iu 1800; 1017 in 1810; 1070 
iu 1820. From 171)0 to 183!) the average varied very little from 
1100, and the population never was greater than in 1790. There 
were about 45 inhabitants to the square mile. 

Two forces have acted upon tlie population, western emigration 
and factory immigration. One has served to drain, and the other 
to replenish, the population, but the former has taken away the 
natives, while the latter has brought in more foreigners, thus af- 
fecting the social and ecclesiastical condition of Wilton. In 1830 
the number of inhabitants was 1041 ; in 1840, 1033 ; in 1850, 1161 ; 
in 1860, 1369 ; in 1870, 1974 ; in 1880, 1747, and in 1888, proba- 
bly 1800 or more. 

In 1763 there were 56 polls, and iu 1870, 392. In 1880 there 
were 132 farmers, 71 mechanics, 23 laborers, 28 merchants and 
manufacturers and 9 professional men. There were 107 persons 
70 years old or more. In 1763 there were 48 oxen, 60 cows. 



232 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

18 horses, 22 young cattle, 126 acres iu tillage, 163^ acres in mow- 
ing, 43 acres in pasture and 41 houses. Valuation, .€34G 15s. 

In 1850 the number of oxen was 224, cows 417, other cattle 478, 
horses 143, sheep 478, swine 414, value of live stock $41,283 ; 
acres of improved laud 11,426, of unimproved land 2249, cash 
value of farms, $275,450, value of farming implements $6388 ; 
amount of wheat produced 636 bushels, rye 620, Indian corn 6230, 
oats 2117, peas and beans 164, potatoes 12,655, barley 603, wool 
1566 pounds ; value of orchard products $730, market garden $124 ; 
amount of butter produced 53,587 pounds, cheese 19,095, beeswax 
and honey 137, hops 5835 ; hay 2203 tons ; value of animals 
slaughtered $9811. 

In 1860 the number of oxeu was 165, cows 659, other cattle 228, 
horses 136, sheep 138, swine 231, value of live stock $46,923; 
acres of improved laud 10,005, of unimproved land 3652, cash 
value of farms $406,500, value of farming implements $10,135 ; 
wheat raised 1775 bushels, rye 447, Indian coru 6815, oats 2036, 
peas and beaus 172, potatoes 11,042, barlej^ 484, buckwheat 33, 
wool 464 pounds ; value of orchard products $2969, market garden 
$25 ; amount of wine produced 420 gallons, butter 18,433 pounds, 
cheese 3650, beeswax and honey 224, hops 650; hay 2611 tons; 
value of animals slaughtered $6715. 

Iu 1870 the number of dwellings was 330, families 377 ; chil- 
dren at school 347, persons who cannot read 71, cannot write 86 ; 
white males 803, white females 830 ; foreign males 146, foreign 
females 156 ; those whose father was foreign born 454, mother for- 
eign born 449 ; persons 21 years of age, or under, 392. 

The census of Wilton for 1850 was taken by James Scott of 
Peterborough; for 1860, by Charles Richardson of Amherst; for 
1870, by INIajor David E. l*roctor, then of Lyndeborough, now of 
Wilton ; for 1880, by George L. Dascombe. 

The number of marriages recorded iu Wiltou from 1762 to 1887 
is 622. liut there are some gaps in the records as kept by the 
town, so that the number recorded is not complete. For many 
years the custom was to cry out the couple in the Congregational 
church. Just before the congregation was dismissed in the after- 
noon the town clerk aunouuced, to the great edification of the peo- 
ple, that such or such a cou[)le intended marriage. The law required 
publication two weeks before the event. Subsequently the publica- 
tion was made l)y posting the names of the parties intending mar- 
i-iago in some public place on a bidletiu board. It appears tliat i 




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MARRIAGES. 233 

after Maroli, 18G2, the town clerk recorded onlj' tlie intention 
of marriage, not the marriage itself. Wo give a few specimens of 
early records of publication of intention to marry, all })elonging to 
the year 17G4 : 

Stephen PutiKim of Wilton ;iii(l Olive Vaniuin of Aiidover were lawful- 
ly pubU?;hetl, and tliere was no objections against their proceeding in inar- 
liage. Philip Putnam of AVilton and Abigail Jacpiith of Dulistable were 
lawfully jiublishod. and there was no olijections against their proceeding 
ill marriage, (ieorge Coburn of Wilton and Mary Adams of Dunstable 
were lawfully published, and tliere was no objections to their iiroceeding 
in marriage. John lirown of Wilton and Eunice Iiussell of IJeading were 
lawfully publislied, and there was no objections against their i)i-oceeding 
in marriage. Ste])hen Farnham of Wilton and Kezia Skidmore of Chelms- 
ford were i)ubrished tliree public meeting days, and there was no ob- 
jections to their proceeding in marriage. 

Philip Putnam. Town Clerk. 



CHAPTER XXVIII. 



OLD RELICS, REMINISCENCES AND DIARIES. 

A copper eoiu, of the size of the old copper ceut, was foimd 
inauy years ago by Mr. Abiel Flint in his field on the farm now 
owned by Mr. Charles II. White. It bears ou one side an endless 
chain of thirteen rings, on which were probably the abbreviated 
names of the thirteen original states, bnt only a few of the letters 
are legible. Within the chain of rings are other letters, too indis- 
tinct for the words to be discovered, and still another ring enclos- 
ing the words, "We are one," in letters little worn. The other 
side has a representation of the rising snn, the date, 17<S7, the 
word, ^'- Fuijio" and, at the bottom, the words, " ^lind Your Husi- 
ness ;" in the centre are some emblems.* 

Mr. Flint has also three cnrrency bills, eacli three inches long 
and two and one-half inches wide, which have come down from his 
grandfatlier, Ebenezer Flint. Two of them were issued under a 
resolution of the Continental Congress, passed at Philadelphia, 
February 17, 177G. On one side of each is a chain of thirteen 
rings, on which are the abbreviated names of the thirteen original 
states. I'nder the chain are the words : "Philadelphia. Printed by 
Hall and Sellers, 177()." Over the chain is printed the denomina- 
tion of the bill ; in one, "Two Thirds of a Dollar;" in the other, 
" One Sixth of a Dollar." Ou the opposite side of each bill is a 
square enclosing a circle with the words, " ]Mind Your Business." 
The third bill was issued by the state of Massachusetts, and "en- 
titles the IJearer to Four Sliillings and Sixpence, L. M. out of the 
Treasury of this Stale." On each side of the bill is a pillar, and at 
the top is tlie date, 177(;. with a picture of the venerable codfish of 
the state. 



A i'oi>|)(>r cent, siinili>r to tin- one lU'scribi-il, was coiiu'd in 17(sr, bcariiinr ou om- side n 
litil with tliv ^;llll iiliovc it. 



REMINISCENCES. 235 



BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION. 



The only battle of the Revolutiouary war fought iu Wilton oc- 
curred iu this wise : A report sprung up that a deserter had come 
to town and was concealed in the house of friends. The zealous 
patriots were aroused. They assembled from far and near, and, 
surrounding- tlie suspected domicile, demanded that the traitor to 
his country's cause should be produced forthwith. But the family' 
resented this rude assault on their " castle," and, deserter or no 
deserter, they did not propose to give him up at such an unceremoni- 
ous call. The leader, advancing into the house, met with a fiery re- 
ception ; for the indignant grandam seized the kitchen shovel, in 
those days no mean weapon, and, lilling it with red-hot coals from 
the fire-place, prepare to sprinkle them over the good deacon's 
head, lint he interposed in season to prevent this baptism of fire 
with "My good woman! please don't do anj'thing rash." Thus 
ended the first, last and only battle in Wilton iu that war. But 
whether there was really any deserter or not, is not knoAvu to this 
.lay. 

RECOLLECTIONS OF THE OLD FRENCH JIILL, BY MR. EPHRAIM I'.ROWN. 

"These recollections are gathered from my own observation and 
from descriptions given by members of the French family. I was 
much about the mills iu my boyhood, and the French place was a 
familiar playground. At that time, while fishing in the river di- 
rectly east of the old dwelling-house of the original French family, 
1 observed timbers in the bed of the river, apparently placed there 
by design, and traces of timbers on the banks, showing that a dam 
liad been erected there, which was afterwards overflowed by the 
dam built lower down by Mr. Killum's. Fifty years later Burleigh 
French told me that before his father. Deacon Burleigh French, 
came to Wilton in company with his father, James French, a dam 
and mill had been built there by a Mr. Barker, or Baker. In some 
freshet these were swept away. Subsequently a dam was built 
higher uiAheJstream against the ITesselton place, the north end of 
which stands there to this day, and a canal was dug down the 
stream to the site of the old saw and grain mills, recently burned. 
These mills were owned by .James French and his son. Deacon Bur- 
leigh French. 

" I heard from the lips of the daughter of James French, a sister 
1)1' Burleigh French, the story of the raising of the second dam of 



236 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

the old Freueli mill, opposite the house of ^Ir. Joel Ilesselton on 
the Souhegau River. In those days such structures were built of 
heavy timbers, which were prepared and placed in a horizontal po- 
sition ; then many men were required to raise them to their proper 
place. Saturday night came before all things were ready for the 
raising, and with it came also clouds and signs portending a storm 
of rain. If the water rose in this rapid and i-agged river, not onl}' 
would the erection of the dam be delayed, but there was great dan- 
ger that the frame, now laid in position in the bed of the stream, 
would be washed away and lost. Sunday morning the heavens 
were still more threatening. 

" Whatever may have been the scruples of Mr. James French 
regarding the keeping of the Lord's Day in general, and whatever 
may have been the opinion and practice of his workmen and of his 
neighbors, it was deemed expedient to lay these scruples aside, and 
to proceed at once to raise the frame, that it might not be lost. The 
neighborhood, yea, the whole town, had an interest in that dam. 
Mills in old colonial times, one hundred or two hundred years ago, 
were deemed to be of great public benefit, and to be worthy of 
especial legislation in their favor. It is not strange, then, that to 
raise that dam on that Sunday was decided to be a work of neces- 
sity and mercy, both to save the property of INIr. French, and to 
suppl}' a needy public with a place to grind its corn and saw its 
lumber. I have little doubt the intent had been to raise the dam 
on a week day, and to invite much help, perhaps the whole town, 
as was the custom on similar occasions. But to call in so many on 
the Sabbath day would not be in keeping with the second coiu- 
mandment. I'pon consultation, it was decided to have only so 
many men as seemed needful to do the work ; and to forbear to 
draw off from the service of the sanctuary, any whose help seemed 
not to be absolutely necessary. 

"When the time for action came, the men were placed, each in 
his station and at his post of duty. At the word of command the 
ponderous beams moved heavily and slowly from the ground. 
Every man exerted his utmost strength. . Slowly and heavily the 
massive timbers were carried up to the breast of the men. Here 
tliey ceased to move higlier. Again and again did these noble men 
struggle and strain, but no effort could carry them liigher. Neither 
could they let them l)ack. To do so was to be crushed. Here, 
then, was a dilennna. They were in a trap. There could be no 



REMINISCENCES. 237 

relief except in reenforeenient. But tlie people were in the Centre 
of the town, worshipping in the house of God. To call upon these 
seemed to be the only alternative. No man could be spared as a 
messenger to sunmion others. No woman could go there in time. 
At a given signal every man with his utmost voice shouted, 'Help I 
Help! Cornel' Again they shouted, 'Help! Help! Come!' and 
again, 'Help ! ! Help ! I Come ! ! Come ! !' 

"How these united voices rolled along the valleys, over the hill- 
tops and penetrated to the ears of that worshipping assembly ! 
Tliat call of life or death was instantly understood. The congrega- 
tion rushed from the house, and in less time than J have taken to 
relate it, men were running down the hill-sides or urging their nim- 
ble steeds over the interval road, dashing to the rescue. Springing 
under the massive timbers, they soon raised the great beams to 
their places and the -s'ictory was won. 

" To the men holding up the timbers the passage from the church 
to their rescue seemed indeed long. The distance is nearly one 
mile and a half. Fifteen minutes would be a very quick run for the 
fleetest man or for a good horse. To sustain the failing strength 
of the sinking men under the heavy beams, the daughter of James 
French mixed strong drink, walked into the bed of the river, held 
the stimulating beverage to pale and parched lips, and thus enabled 
the men to hold out until help arrived. 

" I will relate another incident connected with this spot. When 
the former dam was washed away, the rushing waters made an ex- 
cavation in the earth below its base some ten or twelve feet deep. 
This remained lilled with water. A valuable implement fell from 
tlie hands of one of the workmen into this pit. Phineas Lovejoy, 
brother of David and IMoses Lovejoy, plunged in to recover it. In 
this he failed. He lost his ability to swim ; he lost his presence of 
mind, and it Avas seen that he was drowning. It was at this in- 
stant that Deacon Burleigh French plunged in to rescue him. But 
the pit was so deep, its sides were so steep, its cobble-stone floor 
and walls were so slippery, and his friend so exhausted and heavy, 
that both men were in great danger of drowning, for ]\Ir. French 
was unable to swim out and retain his hold on Lovejoy. Realizing 
the desperate nature of his situation, Mr. French, an expert swim- 
mer and an athletic man, while at the bottom of the pit threw Love- 
joy over his shoulder, struggled up its precipitous outlet, and crept 
upon dry land, both men, from exhaustion, unable to stand." 



238 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

YOUTH FUI. PATRIOTISM. 

It is related, as showing the spirit of the times, that a young man 
came to the muster master, ^Vlajor Abiel Abbot, to be enrolled for 
the army in the Hevolutionary war but was found not so tall as the 
law required. He insisted on being measured again, and it being 
with the same result, in his passionate disappointment he burst into 
tears. He was, however, finally enrolled, on the ground that zeal 
and courage were of more value in a soldier than an inch more or 
less in height. 

MEMOKANDA OF QLAllTERMASTER ISAAC FRYE. 

The following extracts are made, as specimens of Revolutionary 
records, kept by Isaac Frye, afterwards INIajor, a native of AVilton ; 
and are taken from a dilapidated manuscrii)t, preserved by his de- 
scendants as a precious heirloom of the times which tried men's 
souls : 

May, 177."). IIl^-W ihirly nicj-s pots of the coiniiiissary at ('ambridj;:o 
for the us;e of Col. Sargent's Kegimeut. JJei-M eighteen i)ails for the use 
of Col. Sargent's Reginieut. 

:\Iay 2!), 1775. Ree'd 1000 rouiuls of cartridges for the use of Col. Sar- 
geut's Iteginient, and 220 (lints. 

June 14, 177'). IJee'd twenty-seven kettels tor llie use of Col. Jfeed's 
Keguuerit, and nineteen bails for kettels. 

June 14, 1775. Aeeount of wood rec'd for tlie use of Col. IJeed's Ifeg- 
inient at Charlestown neck. Kee'd orders for thirteen cords aud two feet 
of wood of Isaae Hall, D. P. eonuuissary at Medford, to take said wood at 
Checver's wharf in Charlestown. 

June IG. lloe'd one load of John Lambert, 6 feet. 

June 21, 1775. Kee'd one hundred and sixty-two canteens ior (\)\. 
Reed's Regiment. 

June 28, 1775. Rec'd eleven tents of Mr. Emerson, commissary foi- 
New Hampshire, for the use of Col. Reed's Regiment. 

AMMl'NITION ACCOINT. 

June 13, 1775. Rec'd one hundred fifty wait of powder and three hun- 
dred wait of ball, six hundred and thirty flints for Col. Reed's Regiment. 

Juno 14, 1775. Ree'd 209G rounds of cartridges for tlu^ use of Col. 
Reed's Regiment, 582 flints. 

Charlestown, Jiuie 14. Delivered half a pint of powder to a man for 
05 men in Capt. Mann's company. Delivered 20 balls to a man for r>4 
men in Capt. Ezra Town's Co. Total, 1280. 

THE WINTER HILL DIARY OF JONATHAN lURTON. 

The following passages are taken from a diary kei)t by Jonathan 
Biutou of Wilton, then sergeant in ("ai>tain Taylor's company of 



burton's winter hill diary. 239 

militia, while iu camp at Winter Hill, near IJostou, in the winter of 
1775-76:* 

Head Quarters, Dcccnibor lO"' 1775. 

Four Conipanoyf' ol the New lIanipshu-<! Militia are to march to lloxbury 
to reeuforee that Division. The Captains will receive (Jeneral Ward's 
orders what liegiinent thej- are attached to; the rest of the New- Hamp- 
shire Militia are to joyn the Bri»?ade on Winter Hill and J*rospect Hill in 
Cambridije. Together with the Company of Militia from ^lassachusetts 
which are ordered to joyn l*rescott, (Jreaton and Xixon's I'egiments are 
to l)e appointed for the new Established Ifegiments as the Major aiul 
Brigade (Generals shall think tit for the most equal Distribution. The 
Captains of the several Militia Companies from the Massadmsetts and 
New Hampshire Goverimients are to make exact records of their Com- 
panies and return them signed without delay to the Adjutant (Jeneral. 



Head <^iart<Ms. December i;5"' 177.5. 

The Major Generals are to order the Militia Companies to be joyned to 
the Difterent Brigades and Kegiments in their respective Divisions, in 
such a manner as to supply the Dlfhcency of the Connecticut Troops 
and to i)revent Contusion and Disorder in case we should be called to 
action and nuike rejjort thereof as soon as it is done. As these comijanies 
have an Inclination to joyn Particular Kegiments, the General has no 
Dbjection to it in every instance where it can be done consistent with the 
good of the service, and the allotment to the Difterent Incampments. The 
Adjutant of every Regiment to which any of those companies arc joyned 
are to acquaint them with all General and Brigade Orders that tliey may 
not unknowingly Disobey them. The Colonels of the several llegiments 
eupon the New Establishment may respectively apply to the Connnissary 
of Ordnance Stores for 7.") Stand of Armes, Lately taken iu the London 
Sibreship. These arms the colonels will l)e Careful to Put into the hands 
of the Soldiers most approved for their care and Bravery and Such only 
as are Inlisted for the lu^ixt Campaign. An exact list of their Names to 
be retiu-ned to their Respective Colonels. The Carbines in said Ship are 
not to be delivered witliout Special Order. 

Sergeant Ebenezer Fogg of Captain McFarlings and Colonel Nixons 
tryed by a General Court Martial for abseuting himself from the Camp 
without Leave of absence, &c., &c. Said Fogg upon examination and 
evidence heard adjudged Guilty of the Principle Part of the accusation, 
and sentenced to receive Ten lashes on his Naked back at the Head of 
Said ]Jegiment and not Permitted to do the Duty of a Sergeant During 
this Campaign. The General approves the sentence and orders it to take 
place tomorrow at 9 o'clock at the Head of Said Regiment. 



* We.have been obIigi'd_to givv only extracts from this diary am) from llic oflier old- 
time documents on account of want of room. 



240 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

IIc;h1 (,»u;irtcrs. Dt'irniluT 14"' 177."t. 

ruiolo, Duiniiiiio: ('t)uiitorsi;;ii. Fnuur. 

It is I'xpciti'd tli.il the Aiiiiouri'is on Wiiitor Mill work for any IVrson 
ill tlu' I>ri<>;uU' witliout any ol tlu'Ui I'retondinjj,' to Contiiu' tlicir work to 
I'arliriilar Hc>>iin('nts. Tlic OHici'rs of tlio St'Vfral l{e<:;iiniMits and ("oni- 
inanders of Tartii-ular Companies are DesirtMl Particularly to visit the 
Barraks in whieli tlieir men are l.odii-ed. and (iive the best adviee tliey 
eau for making' their ^len as Comfortable as Possable, and make report 
of those they thid in too Fneomfortable a Situation to J]ndure the lu- 
elemenoy of the AVeather, that Some method may be taken to make Men 
more comfortable. The General takes this operlunity of returning liis 
most sincere and herty thanks to the (Jentlemen OtHeers and Soldiers, 
wlio have with so much si)eed and alacrity come to Joyn the Army and 
I'revent our Enemy taking the advantage of tlu' Dastardly Conduct of 
tliose Troops who Basely Desarted the Lines: and as the time of those 
Troops which are Inlisted will be soon Expired he Hatters liimself that 
tlie same Spirit which Bronglit them in so seasonably to our assistance 
will Induce both olheers and Soldiers to exert themselves in Inllueucing a 
Sutlicient Number of (Jood men to Tnlist for filling up the Staiuling Con- 
tinental Army which is to take Place at their Departure, And he sincerely 
hopes that their /.eal in this respect will, if jiossible. Equal that which they 
have already Discoveretl so nuieh to their own and their Count ry's Honour. 
The Ceneral Strictly Enjoyns those persons, who may Inlist out of the 
New Companies into the Continental Army, Not to Eeave the Companies 
to whicli they now Belong Uutill the tifteenth Day of January Next, on 
Peualty of being treated as Deserters. 

Head Quarters, Jany 1*' 177(). 
Parole, Congress; Countersign, America. 
This Day Giving Conuuencement to the New Army wiiich in Every 
Point is Contitiental, the General Flatters liimself tluit a Laudable Spirit 
of Immulatlon will now take place, and Prevade the whole of it ; without 
such a Spirit few OlUcers liave ever arrived to any Degree of Reputation. 
Nor did any Army ever become formidable. His Exeeleney liopes that 
the Importance of tlie Create Cause we are engaged in will be Deeply Im- 
pressed upon every Plan's mind, and wishes it to be Considered that an 
Army without order, Hegularity and Disipline is no Better than a Com- 
misoued Mobb. Let us. therefore, when everything Dear and Valal)le 
to freemen is at Stake, when our Tnuatural Parent is threatning us with 
Destruction from Every Quarter, Endeavour by all the Skill and Disipline 
in c»ur Power to acquire that Knowledge and Conduct that is Necessary 
in War. Our Men are brave and -good uumi, who, with Pleasure it is ob- 
served, are adicted to fewer Vices than are conunonly found in Annies. 
But it is Subordination and Disipline, the Life and Soule of an Army, 
which under Provideiu-e is to make us formidable to our Enemies. Hon- 
orable in ourselves, and IJespected in the World. And herein is to be 
Shown the (.Joodness of the ollicers. In vain it is for a (general to Issue 
orders, if orders are not attended too. E(iually vain it is for a few 




WILLIAM A. BURTON. 



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burton's winter hill diary. 241 

offlrcrs to Exert themselvos, if the .Same Spirit does not auiinate the whole. 
It is therefore cxpeeted that eavli Brigadier will l)e attentive to tlie Dis- 
ipline of his Brigade, to the Exerei.se and Conduet served in it, Calling 
the Colonels and tield officers of the Regiments to a Severe account for 
Neglect or 1 )isoh<Hlience of orders. Tlie same attention t(j be I'aid by Field 
officers to the Kespective Companies of their Itegiments, by the Captains 
to their Snbalterus, and so on, that the Plea of Ignorance, which is no 
cause for the Neglect of orders (but Rather an agravation), may not be 
oftered. 

Camp on Winter Hill, Jan. 14, 177G. 
The General sincerely thanks those worthy Patriotic Soldiers Who at 
his Request have agreed to Tarry 15 Days Longer than the Time they first 
engaged. For this Demonstration of Zeal in their Country's Cause must 
Reflect the most lasting Honour <ipon them, and convince the world they 
are ready to Sacrifice their ease and comfort of themselves and families, 
to the Good of their Country. While others acting on Different Princi- 
ples, and actuated by different motives would entail Slavery upon tliem- 
selves and Posterity, ratlier than Submit to the least Inconvenience in 
their Private affairs. The General assures the Latter, that while he 
endeavors to Reward the former with Honour and Credit they so Justly 
Deserve, lie will do all in his Power to fix on the Latter, Disgrace and 
Infamy, which their Conduct so Justly Merits. The Militia Captains are 
Desired to make out an exact list of all those Soldiers who are Determined 
to Quit the Service on the KJ^'' Instant, and Present the same with Certifi- 
cate of their having returned the Arms and annnunition they have re- 
ceived from the army, early on Tuesday morning t<j John Sullivan, Brig- 
adier General. 

Camp on Winter Hill, Jan. 17, Rigermental order. 

John Roakes of Captain Spaulding's Company and Colonel Reed's Reg- 
iment, tried at a late Court INIartial for getting Drunk when on Guard, 
Whereof Captain Oliver was President. The Prisoner confessing himself 
Guilty of a breach of the 22"^ article of the Rules and Regulations of the 
Continental army. Therefore adjudged the said John Roakes to re- 
ceive 'I'wenty lashes on his Naked liat-k, but on account of his appearing 
very hundjle and Peiiitant, reconnnended that some Part of the Punisli- 
ment be mitigated, 'i'herefore ordered that the said John Roakes receive 
Ten stripes only. The Colonel approves the Sentance of the Court and 
orders that the said John Roakes receive Ten Lashes on his Naked back 
at eleven o'clock this forenoon. 'J'he Adjutant of the Regiment to see it 
executed. 

Israel <iilnian, Lieut. Col. 

Head (Quarters, January 2)5, 177<!. 
Parole, Fairfax; Countersign, ^[ount Vernon. 
Timothy Downing, tried by a General ('ourt ^larshal, found guilty, 
sentenced to Receive 39 Lashes on his bare back, with a cat of Nine tails. 



242 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

It appearing to tlie Court that as the Prisoner is worthless and Incorrigi- 
hle, they order him to be Drummed out of the Armj\ The Court of En- 
quirey to Set on Thursdaj^ Next, at General Green's on Prospect Hill, to 
examine into a complaint exhibited against Colonel Starkes of the tifth 
Kegiment of foot, by Samuel Hubbard Esq. Paymaster of the New 
Hampshire forces. All evidence and Persons Concerned to attend y^ 
Court. The Court to consist of Brig. Gen. Green, President Col. Nixon, 
Col. Hitchcock, Col. Webb and Col. Varnum. Judge Advocate to attend, 
the court will set Precisely at ten o'clock. 

The Quarter Master of each Regiment on Winter Hill, Brigade, to apply 
to Quarter Master General Frazier Immediately, for oil for the Pikes, and 
in the future to be Particularly Careful in Keeping the Pikes clean, and 
the alarm part of their Respective Regiments in Proper order. 

- Head Quarters, January 24, 1776. 

Parole, Tieonderoga ; Countersign, Wolfe. 

The Barraks to be finished as speady as Possible that the Militia Regi- 
ments which are Expected may be accomadated. The Quarter Master 
General and his Assistance are to look out in time for other Quarters, if 
the Barraks are thought Insufficente to entertain the Troops. The Reg- 
iments are to Brigade, In the following manner: 

Brig. Gen. Thomas, 1st Brigade; Col. Tieonard, Col. Joseph Reed, Col. 
Whitcomb, Col. Ward, Col. Bailey. 

Brig. Gen. Sullivan; Col. James Reed, Col. Nixon, Col. Stark, Col. 
Poor. 

Brig. Gen. Green; Col. Varnum, Col. Hitchcock, Col. Little, Col. Bond. 

Brig. Gen. Heath; Col. Prescott, Col. Sargent, Col. Phinney, Col. 
Greaton, Col. Baldwin. 

Brig. Gen. Spencer; Col. Parsons, Col. Huntington, Col. Webb, Col. 
Wiley. 

Brig. Generals Glover, Patterson, Arnold, Hutchinson, Whitcomb. 
Webb and Huntington's Regiments to Joyn their Respective Brigades as 
soon as Provision is made for them (and any time before the first of 
February) that they may get fixed before the Militia comes in. The Brig- 
adier Quarter Master Generals are to see that each room hath its Comple- 
ment of men and the ofticers Placed Contiguous to them. The custom of 
manning the Lines in each Regiment repairing to its Alarm Post, at the 
beating of the Reveille, is to be Strictly and unreservedly to be Practised 
mitil Countermanded. The Brigadiers are to take special care that proper 
Alarm Posts are assigned to every Regiment that no Confusion may hap- 
pen on an Alarm. Neither Provision or th^ Value of them, are to be 
Issued to officers, nor Soldiers, while upon Furloughs. Furloughs always 
considered as Injurious to the Service, and too often used for the Gratifica- 
tion of Individuals. The General therefore was not a little surprised that 
it had. Contrary to Custom and (^ommon Justice, become a Question, 
whether Absenters were not Entitled to the same allowance of Provisions 
as they that were Present and Doing Duty. 



burton's ticonderoga diary. 243 

JONATHAN burton's TICONDEROGA DIARY. 

The following extracts are taken from a diary kept by Jonathan 
Burton during the Ticonderoga campaign of 1776. In this cam- 
paign he held the rank of lieutenant in Captain William Barron's 
company of Colonel Wyman's regiment :* 

Jul}' 23''. Wilton men joined with Amherst, Dunstable and Merrimack 
lut'u. at Wilton, and after settlinj^' the Company with under officers, began 
our march and Log'' at Millikin's in Wilton first night. 

Aug. 1^' 177G. Three Companys more of our Reg' marcht early in the 
morning; and about two o'clock our Company marcht from No. 4 
[Charlestown] and Crossed the Create River and Log'' in Springfield at 
Scott's about nine mild from Xo. 4. Here was the first Night I Lay on 
the hard flore. 

Aug. 2''. We marcht from Scott's in Springfield and at Night we En- 
camped in the woods and lay on the Ground. Now we begin to experi- 
ence what it is to be Soldiers in the Wilderness. 

Aug. 3'^. After taking our Breakfast in our little Camp, we left it and 
march"' to Durham, and here we got Liberty to Lodge in a little Smoky 
Chamber on the hard floor. 

Aug. 6">. We got to Wood Creek to Major Skeen's and Crossed the 
Creek about twelve o'clock, here we Picht our Tents or otherways built 
Booths with Brush and Lay on the ground; Very well contented with 
our New habitation, though it hapned to be a very heavy Shower, and in 
the morning the most of the men were as wet as so many drownded Rats. 

Aug. 7"'. We built us a new ('amp and covered it with Bark, hoping 
against the next rain to be a little more Comfortable, though the flies a nd 
gnats are very troublesome. This day we have six men on Command up 
the River after Boards. 

Skeensborough, Aug. S"'. This daj^ in the afternoon we Rec'd orders 
for to go to Ticonderoga to joyn Gen. Reed's Brigade at that Place, to 
Draw one days Provision and to be ready to set ofl' early the next morn- 
ing. 

Aug. 9">. About ten o'clock this morning we set oflF from Skeensbor- 
ough, for the tie, and about Sunset we arrived at that place, and marched 
about half a mild up to the Encampment. It being dark before we got in 
we were obliged to lay on the cold ground; I being unwell, made it an 
uncomfortable Night's rest for me. 

Aug. lO'h. We began to fix our gromid to incamp and Provide the stuff, 
but orders came that Eighteen men from om* Company was to be draught- 
od to go as Mariners on board the Rogallies to cruise on the Lake down 
towards St. Johns. Put by our building this day. 

Sunday, Aug. 11"'. Tliis day proved to be rainy all day. Now we be- 
gin to see sick men Laying on the cold ground without anything to cover 
them but their blankets. 



*The names of the other Wilton men in Captain Barron's company can be found on 
{)Uge 'J3. 



244 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Aug. 15"'. I was on Coniniiiiul witli a Party of men over the Lake 
after Turf to Ituild the New fort, 20 on tlie works tlii- day of our ("onipany. 

Aug. It)"'. The Capt. and Eleven on the works this day from our Com- 
pany, the News of the Day was tliat our lieg' is to go to Oswego. 

Aug. 19"'. About Ek'ven o'ck in the forenoon I ree'd orders from the 
Adjutant of our Keg' to take com'' of 20 men from our lieg' & Parade Be- 
fore the Geul's house to receive my orders; which from him was to 
take ten days' Provisions, aud the Command of (5 Battoes and Proceed to 
Otter Creek after Hay, and about h an hour after Sunset I got the Pro- 
visions on board and set off from Ticonderoga and Proceeded down the 
Lake about three Milds and Log'' in the Boat all Niglit in the open Air. 

Aug. 20"'. After we had Cooked our Breakfast we set off for Crown 
Point, and after Landing there and Citting a Pass from the (Jen' we 
Divided our Provisions and went down the Lake from the Point about live 
Mild aud then landed and Drest our Suppers and Lodged there that Night. 

Aug. 21^'. We set off' from our Lodging very early in the morning with 
a fair Gale of wind and about noon we Came to the Mouth of Otter Creek, 
then we had to go nine Mild up the Creek there to load with hay, but the 
hay not being ready I could hot load my Boats and was obliged to lay 
there that Night in my Boats. 

Aug. 22''. After we hail Baked our Bread aud Dressed our Provisions 
we took in about ;J0 Boards at the Mill and Set oft" from the Creek aud 
got into the Lake in about two hours and i, Then the wind not favoring 
us we had hard work to Get into any harbor where we could Lay secure, 
but the wind Shifting we secured ourselves in a Tiittle Creek that Night 
aud Lodged in our Boats. 

Aug. 23''. We set oft" from our liOdging very Early and got up to 
Crown Poiut about teu o'clock in the foreuoon and after taking some Ke- 
freshment there. Sot oft" and Landed at Putnam's Point (so called") and 
took our Dinners; fiom there we set off with a fair wind and landed at 
Ticonderoga about two hours by sun and after 1 had delivered the Boats 
the Party was Dismist aiul came to the Camp that Night, where I had the 
melancholly Ngws of the Death of Caleb Putnam, who died tlu" 22'' and 
was buried a few hours before I came into Camp. 

Aug. 2G"'. This day proved to be raiuey all Day. I being unwell it 
made it very uncomfortable for me. 

Aug. 27"'. Rainy all day. This day we ))uilt our chimney in our hut, 
aud Lodged Comfortable after that on accouut of having a good fire. 

Aug. 28"'. I was unwell all day with the fever Nager, not able to go 
out all Day. 

Aug. 29'". This day died James Holden of Capt. Man's Company, in 
Col. Reed's Reg'. The News today in Camp is of a Battle fought at New- 
York— but it wants confornuition and we regard it not. 

Aug. 30'*'. No News this Day, oiu- weekly Return made today was 28 
men in our Company unfit for Duty and returned Sick. 

Aug. 31". Col. Isaai- Wyman. Head Col. of tliis Reg' put under arrest 
by Col"* Stark. Two Reg'« of the Bay nu'u arrived lu're this day from 
Skeensborough. 



burton's ticonderoga diary. 245 

Sunday. Sept. 1"'. Tlii- day I wii.-- loturned uutit for Duty and Diawcd 
allowence with tlie sick men. 

Sept. f)''». Now I begin to (Jain Strengtli so I walk out almost all day 
and begin to be hearty and well. The weekly Ueturn ol' our fonijiany 
was 2!» unfit f(tr Duty and on the Doctor's list. 

Sei)t. 10'". (anip News today that all our fleet down the f.ake was 
taken or destroyed to a man. 

Sept. 11"'. Camp Xews today that a party ot our men went on shore 
from the fleet after provisions and we^r fired upon l)y the P^nemy. three 
Killed and .Six wounded. 

Oct. 4"'. Rainy all day in the Camp: this day tliere was two men 
burieil from our IJeg', which make!? IG that we have lost from sd. Reg^ 
since we came to this place. 

Sunday. Oct. 0"'. The Rev. Mr. Porter of Colo Wingates Reg^ Preached 
to our Reg' two Sermons. 

Oct. 7"'. This morning Died, and at night was buried Benj Baley of 
our Company; who made the 20"' we have lost from our Reg' since we 
came to this place. 

Sunday. Oct. 13"'. In the morning we heard a very heavy firing Down 
the Lake and Directly liad an account of our fleets l)eiHg Destroyed and 
obliged to Retreat. In the afternoon the whole army was mustered to 
n)an the lines. 

Oct. 14"'. About two iiour> before day the whole of our Brigade was 
Mustered again and went Down to the lines and after going through the 
flreings at the Alarm Post, we returned to tlie Cam]) and was Disniised 
and everj- man in our Reg' was ordered on fatigue in tliroughing up a 
bre.stwork around the Camps and on .Scouting Parties. 

Oct. lo"'. I was on fatigue in the forenoon and in the afternoon I was 
out with a scouting Party. 37 Privates one Serg' and two Corp"^. and Dis- 
covered nothing. 

Oct. K!"'. There was an alarm in Camp last Xight, caused l)y the Gen- 
tries firing on some Cattle, which allarmed our Peg' at midnight and 
caused them all to turn out — And in the forenoon I went out a Scouting 
Party. 

Oct. 10"'. There was (Jreat Prejjeration making in the Camps (Ex- 
pecting the Biitish Troops would come in on tlie morrow) Tliat we might 
be Ready for the Reception of those enemies whenever they Come to Di.e- 
turb us. 

Oct. -21**'. The whole of our Brigade fit for Duty was ordered on Fa- 
tigue, in Cutting and hailing Timber into the Lake in order to build a 
lioom across the Lake to Prevent the Sliii)s Coming by the fort to Land. 

Oct. 22". I was on fatigue in getting Tindier into the Lake. This 
evening we have the news in the Camp that the Indians Killed five of our 
men with their Tomeyhawks Just below the ^fill. This morning Died 
Josiah Parker at Castleton on his way home. 

Oct. 2G"'. This Day came into Camj) about one hundred (Jreen .Afount- 
ain Boys, and Encamped on the other side of the Lake. 

Sunday, Oct. 27"'. We had the News in Cam]) of a Victory won bv the 



246 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Continentiil Troops over the Britons at Xew York. In the afternoon 
tliere was an ahu-ni in the ("amp caused by some Boats being Discovered 
down the Lake. 

Nov. 20"'. Col" Win«2;ate'« Keg' niarcht for home, and all the sick from 
our l?eg'. In this number went seven of our Company. At P^vening the 
whole Keg' Keceived Orders to march Early the next morning as (juick 
as tliey Pleased. 

Nov. 21*". We Kose very Pearly in the morning and after Puting ui) 
our things and taking our Breakfast we took leave of Mount Independ- 
ence and our little Camp, where we had rested so many Xiglits and Days, 
and we marcht oil" with tlie remaining part of our Companj', and mareht 
about 18 miles and Encamped at a place called Laing's Camp, there we 
lay ourselves down to Kest. 

Xov. 22<'. This morning we took our leave of our little Camp and 
Marched to Kutland and Log'' at Deacon Koberts, Within about three 
mild of the fort which made about 14 Miles that we travelled that day in 
the rain and Mud. 

Nov. 23''. We marcht to Clarendon and there went to dinner. After 
dinner we went to Shrewsbury and there the Company Log'' in the 
woods and it proved a verv Kainy Night. 

Nov. 2")"'. I set ottfrom Whites very 'Early and after a long and Tedi- 
ous March I got in to Coftin's at Cavindish in the evening. Poor Enter- 
tainment for Soldiers at this place. 

Nov. 2(5"'.. I set oft" from my Lodging about two liours before day and 
about Sunset I Crossed the Great Kiver and got into No. 4 that evening 
and Log'i at Mr. Bakers. 

Nov. 27"'. I Set away from No. 4 about ten o'clock in the morning 
and travelled to Walpole to Goldsmiths Tavern and I^odg'' there that 
Night. 

Nov. 28"'. I set oft" from Goldsmiths in Walpole and travelled to Marl- 
borough and there met with my Horse about two o'clock in the after- 
noon at Tucker's Tavern, and from there came to Dublin and Loilg" at 
one Greewoods, a Private House. 

Xov. 29"'. I set oft' from Dublin Early in tlie morning and got to my 
own house about three o'clock in the afternoon. 

JOSEPH guay's nauuativk. 

In 1839, Mr. George L. Dascombe took down from Mr. Joseph 
Gray's recital the following narrative of his services in the Revolu- 
tionary war. Mr. Gray was then living in Wilton and was seventy- 
eight years old. He enlisted March 20, 1777, when only sixteen 
years of age, for the term of three years, under Captain Isaac Frye, 
in the Third New Hampshire Regiment, commanded by Colonel 
Scammell :* 

* See ante, page «7. 



JOSEPH gray's narrative. 247 

Oil the first of May we marched to Charlestowii, No. 4, where tlie com- 
pany of rai)t. Frye remlezvoused. From that place we inarched to Ticoii" 
dero«;a, wIkm-c he was stationed. Xear this phice we discovered Gen. 
Burgojne witli six thousand soldiers and a number of savages. They 
took possession of Mount Hope, which cut off our communication witli 
r.ake George, whence came our supplies. Our commander, Gen. Schuyler, 
thinking it unsafe to enter into an engagement with tlie enemy, ordered a 
retreat. We marched down to the water-side and put our baggage on 
board boats bound to Skeenesborough, 27 miles towards Alliany. The 
enemy i)ursued, overtook the boats laden with our baggage, and made a 
jiri/.e of them, leaving us almost destitute of provision and clothing. 
\Ve retreated to Fort Miller, where we weie supi)lied with provisions. We 
then continued our retreat to Stillwater, destroying the bridges in our 
l)rogress to retard the pursuit of the enemy. About four miles from the 
latter place was Schaghticoke, a small Dutch village, whose inhabitants, 
being alarmed at the appearance of savages who were lurking about, sent 
for ii detachment of troops to guard them off. The detachment was sent 
on, myself being one of the number. We arrived late in the afternoon 
and set out our guards. It fell to my lot to be on guard that night, and 
1 was stationed about 40 rods south of the meetiug-house, on a beautiful 
level plain. Our orders were, if we discovered anything moving, to hail; 
and if we received no answer, to fire. We had been informed that the 
Indians, who were scouting round, were dressed in white frocks. Some 
time during the night, I discovered, by the dim starlight, something 
white advancing towards me. With a quick and steady voice 1 hailed, 
"Who comes there V" No answer. Again, "Who comes there?"' No 
answer. Quick, '• Who comes there?" at the same instant discharging my 
piece : when I found, to my inexpressible Joy, that it was a herd of cattle. 
On examination, the next morning, we found a meagre white-faced bull 
had received the l>all from my musket in his shoulder. 

The inhabitants of the neighborhood had collected in the village at 
night for safety. In the morning two of them, wishing to bring some 
l»rovisions from their farms, which lay about three-fourths of a mile dis- 
tant, mounted their horses and started for that purpose. They had not 
been long absent, when we heard the well-known report of Indian fusees, 
and were much alarmed for the safety of tlie men. We soon saw one of 
them riding at full speed towards the village, with his hat oft' and his 
arms extended, calling for help, and followed by the horse of the other, 
without a ridei-. After consultation we marched out and found the miss- 
ing man lying under the fence, scalped, and his throat cut from ear to 
ear. Mr. Ellis sent on for a reeiiforcemeut, and we guarded the villagers 
down the river about four miles to a place of safety. 

We then returned to Stillwater. Our army crossed the Mohawk river 
near Loudon's ferry, and there encamped. Here we received our war-like 
stores and a reenforceinent. Gen. Gates took tlie command, and we 
marched back about 14 miles to Bemis's heights, in order t(^ face tlie 
enemy, and threw up some breastworks to defend ourselves. The season 
was far advanced, and the enemy's store of provisions so nearly exhausted 



248 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

that they were obliged to advauce or retreat. On the 19th of Septem- 
ber they made an attempt to cut oft' the left wing of our army. We gave 
them battle in the woods, about a uiile from our breastwork. The battle 
continued until night, when each party retired with some loss. Among 
those who fell on the enemy's side was Gen. Fraser. On the 7th of Octo- 
ber, sending out the Hessians, they made another attempt to cut oft" our 
left. The battle was of short continuance, and the enemy soon retreat- 
ed, leaving their artillery, witli their dead and wounded and some prison- 
ers, which all fell into our hands. Our enemy, being satisfted that they 
could not advance, commenced a retreat; their connnandcr sending a 
line to Gen. Gates, requesting liim to treat their sick and wounded as 
prisoners of war. On the following day we pursued them, and they, on 
arriving at Saratoga, foxmd their troops surrounded by our army, and im- 
mediately surrendered, which event took place on the 17th of October, 
1777. 

On the next day Gen. Gates made a forced march to Albany, a distance 
of thirty-six miles, where he remained a few days, and then moved down 
to Peekskill, where a portion of the army, being unftt for duty, were sent 
into the barracks, drawing suitable provisions, and large supjilies of Xew 
England rum. Not satisfied with their situation, foity of these soldiers, 
under the exhilarating eftects of the intoxicating liquor, mutinied, shoul- 
dered their baggage, paraded, chose a corporal foi-a commander and started 
for their homes. Immediately information was comnuinicated to the 
officers, who ordered Capt. Beal of Portsmouth to persuade them to re- 
linquish their design and to return to their encampment. Capt. Beal girded 
on his sword in haste, met tliem and requested them to halt, intimating 
that he wished to speak with the corporal whoconnnanded them. Taking 
him aside, he drew Ids sword and ran him through; the corporal at the 
same instant discharged his piece, which took eftect. Both expired be- 
fore morning. 

From Peekskill we moved on to VVhitemarsh, where we joined the 
main army, and thence we marched to Valley Forge, where we went into 
winter quarters. (Jeii. AVashingtou was apprised of the intention of the 
British to evacuate Philadelphia, and the American army was put in readi- 
ness to pursue. Tbe British troops were overtaken at Monmouth, Xew Jer- 
sey, where a severe engagement took place, (ien. AVashingtou intended to 
renew the attack the next morning, but during the night Gen. Clinton com- 
menced his retreat for Sandy Hook. 'J'he Anun-ican army then proceeded 
to White Plains. ^My captain and myself were left behind at Valley 
Forge on account of sickness; but we soon recovered and joined the army 
at White Plains. Soon after the New Hampshire troops, and some otliers, 
were ordered to Hartford, Connecticut, to receive the prisoners taken at 
the surrender of Burgoyne. We guarded them nearly to th(> boundary of 
New York, after which wi" went into winter cpiarters. 

The settlement of Wyonnng, on the Susquehanna Kiver, having been 
destroyed, and the inhabitants cruelly massacred l)y the Indians and 
Tories, in the summer of 177S, (Jen. Washington deemed it expedient, 
the ensuing sjjring, to send a detachment of tbe ;irmy to punish the 



JOSEPH gray's narrative. 249 

aggressors. Accordingly, at the opening of the campaign of 79, three 
brigades eolloofed at Easton, Pennsylvania, whence, nnder Gen. Sullivan, 
they inarched into the Indian country. The Xew Hampshire troops, who 
composed a [tart of tliis detachment, marched from their winter quarters 
in I?eading. Connecticut, to Fishkill, crossed the Hudson River at Xew- 
hurgli and proceeded to Easton, where we remained a short time to pre- 
pare for the expedition. When our preparations were completed, we 
conmienced our march for Wyonnng. After remaining a few days at this 
place, we moved up the river to Tioga, taking with us three small pieces 
of artillery. \Ve were here joiued by a fourth brigade under the connnand 
of Gen. Clinton. Our connnander, being well aware of tlie character of 
tlie enemy he had to encounter, arranged his troops in the most Judicious 
manner to avoid being taken by surprise. In this manner we marclied 
the whole distance. There was. every morning, a gun fired, as a signal 
for striking tents, another for loading, and another for moving forward. 
Having left a garrison with the sick at Tioga, we resumed our march, and 
at the distance of about eighteen miles from that place we met the enemy, 
who had made a stand and were waiting to receive us. The front guards 
and ritlemen exchanged a few shots witli the enemy, and in a short time 
our artillery was brouglit to bear upon them. 'J'he heat of the engage- 
ment was between the troops of the New Hampshire line and a large 
number of the enemy on an eminence at the right. We soon heard a 
whoop from the Indians, which, our guides informed us, was a signal for 
retreating. We pursued them a short distance, but not overtaking them 
and night approaching, we encamped. We here fV>und an abundance of 
green corn in a state for roasting. 

Gen. Sullivan, wishing to proceed as far as possible, requested tlie com- 
manding officer of each regiment to ascertain whether his men would 
willingly proceed upon half allowance, pledging his honor that we sliould 
be remunerated on our return. This we i-eadily consented to do, so long 
as we should find corn. 'I'he pledge of Gen. Sullivan, however, was never 
redeemed. 

We then inarched to Seneca Lake, where we encamped for the night. 
We resumed our march the next morning, crossing the outlet of the lake, 
and before night arnved at an Indian settlement, which the inhabitants 
had just deserted. On entering one of their cabins, we discovered a little 
boy. about two years old, whom the Indians had taken captive in one of 
their excursions upon the whites, and whom, in their haste, they had left 
behind. In a short time a cow, the only one we saw in tliat part of the 
country, came into the camp, and was secured. Gen. Sullivan ordered a 
soldier to be released from duty to take care of the child, and directed 
that the milk of the cow should be appropriated for its sustenance. ^V'e 
then proceeded towards (ienesee. Before arriving at that place Gen. 
Sullivan directed a I/ieut. Boyd to take a guide and one or two men, and 
proceed to an Indian village called Dauhionee. to reconnoitre, and to 
return by daylight. Instead of imi»licitly following bis direc-t ions, he took 
with him twenty men, and proceeded to the village. Finding it (h'serted, 
he went on to another village, a lew miles distant, where he found several 



250 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Indians, and, as was reported, killed one of them. On his return to the 
army, he was fired upon by a partj- of Indians in ambush. Six of liis 
company escaped and succeeded in Joining the main body. As we 
appi'oached the place where Lieut. Boyd was attacked we discovered one 
of his men, who was mortally wounded ; he was carried forward with us, 
but, after a few liours of excruciating suffering, he expired. We had pro- 
ceeded l)ut a short distance when we came upon the bodies of tliirteen of 
the party, lyino- uonv togethei-, who had been shot down by the Indians on 
the first attack. Lieut. Boyd was still missing. On arriving at Genesee, 
we found his body shockingly mangled and exhibiting marks of the most 
savage tortures. Jnnnediately after encamping for the night, a woman 
who had ))een carried away by the savages came into camp, bringing witli 
her an infant born during her captivity. She was taken under our pro- 
tection and returned to the abode of civilization. Her child survived only 
a day or two after she Joined us. 

This little band of troops was now placed in a peculiarly trying situa- 
tion. They were few in number (only four small brigades), at the distance 
of 250 miles from any other civilized beings, and were surrounded by a 
treacherous aiHnmi)lacal)le enemy, with a scanty allowance of provisions, 
and their emaciated pack-horses were galled by the wooden saddles even 
to the bone. It would seem that hearts which were not fired with the 
love of liberty and tlie love of country must have yielded to discourage- 
ments, and sunk in despair. But that merciful Providence, which seems 
to have exercised a peculiar guardian care over the American army and 
the American people during the devolution, protected them, and returned 
them in safety to their companions in arms. 

The next morning after arriving at (xenesee, the troops were ordered 
out at day-break to destroy the coi-n which we found growing there, 
which having done, we commenced our return, moving forward as rapidly 
as possible. AVhen within two days* march of Tioga, we were met by a 
detachment of troops with provisions, of which we were much in need. 
We then marched to Wyoming, thence to fiaston, and from that place,^on 
the same route we had taken in the spring, to Danbury, Connecticut, 
where the troops went into winter quarters. Captain Frye with a detach- 
ment of troops, myself jimong the number, was stationed at Fairfield, 
where we were in some degree comi)ensated for our toils and sufterings 
during the siunmer. l)y c(nnf()rtal)le accommodations and sumptuous fare. 
I remained here until Marcli, 17S0, when I obtained my discharge. 

In February, 1781, I enlisted tlie second time, for three years, and in the 
ensuing May Joined the regiment in the vicinity of West Point. From this 
place we removed a few miles and went into tents. We then made a 
forced marcli ilown the river to King's Bridge, in view of the enemy, where 
we received the French troops and returned to the vicinity of Tarrytown. 
The whole army then marched by night to King's Bridge, and the next 
day returned again to Tarrytown. The main body of the army then 
inarched towards Vorktown, leaving a portion of the troops under the 
command of (J(>n. Heath. Soon after, the Indians appeared on tlie 
Moiiawk. and the rwo Xcvv Hampshire regiments were despatched in that 



JOSEPH gray's narrative. * 251 

direction — the First liej;imeiit to Saratoga and the Second ascended tlie 
Mohawk. While at Saratoga we received the intelligence of the sur- 
render of Loid Cornwallis, on which occasion we had a day of rejoicing. 
We remained there several months, when we marched to Xewburgh and 
went into winter quarters. Nothing further of sp<H'ial imi)ortance oc- 
curred, so far as myself was concerned, and about tlie 20th of December, 
1783, the war being ended, I was discharged. 

LETTKR CONCEKNING MR. (JUAY'S NARRATIVE. 

Mr. B. A. Peavey, a resident of Sehaghticoke,*New York, after 
reading Mr. Gray's narrative in the Fanners' Cabinet, wrote him, 
abont 1840, the following letter : 

I have related the story to a number of the aged peojjle in hopes of 
tinding some one who might be accpiainted with some of the events. The 
first man I conversed with was Major Vanvecton, aged between seventy 
and eighty, who heard the story with apparent interest. When I men- 
tioned the man who was shot by the Indians, said he, '• Mr. Gray is right ; 
his name was Siperly. I can show you the verj- spot where he fell. The 
man who came riding back was Old Foiser." A few days after this Mr. 
Vanvecton went and pointed out the spot to me where Siperly fell. It 
was on the bank of the Tompanock Creek, where a point of the hill presses 
the road close to the creek. The Indians had secreted themselves and 
shot Siperly from his horse as he was returning to his farm from the vil- 
lage. Inuuediately after the death of Siperly, Major Knickerbockei- of 
the settlement sent his negro to the North River, about three miles dis- 
tant, where some of the neighbors were engaged in placing their property 
aboard of boats to secure it from the enemy, that he might inform them 
of the death of Siperly. Major Vanvectou's father and Solomon Acherth 
started for the settlement. They had proceeded about half wlay when 
they were tired upon by Indians; Vanvecton received two balls in his 
thigh, which passed through his tobacco box in his breeches pocket, and 
he fell,' unable to help himself. Acherth shot one Indian with his own 
gun and killed him, then took Vanvectou's gun and wounded another. 
He then ran and was closely pursued to the river; he leaped down the 
bank, plunged into the river and succeeded in crossing in safety. 

Major Vanvecton brought out the tobacco box, wiiich he had preserved. 
It was a round sheet-iron box, four and a quarter inches in diameter. 
The balls had cut their bigness through the cover as they struck. On the 
other side they left a qua iter of an inch between, making two holes. 

In regard to the bull you shot while on sentry, Black Tom, who was 
then about 12 years old and lived in the settlement, says he recollects the 
bull being shot, but does not know who owned it. 

Vanvecton, the father, who was shot, lived about 80 rods south of the 
place where you were stationed, and near the south side of the i)lain, 
which contains about r2r)0 acres. This plain was the seat of the Schaghti- 
coke tribe of Indians, who had 1000 warriors on the grouiul one hundred 
and twentj-five years ago. Three or four, who still linger about the 
neighborhood, are all that remain of the tribe. 



CHAPTER XXIX. 



lU GO R A PIT I A L SKETCHES. 



REV. .lONATlIAN LIVEUMOUK. I'.Y E15EXEZER HILL. 

^Ir. Liveniiore was born at Northborough, Massachusetts, I)e- 
oembor Ttli, 172'.», O. S., and entered a student at Harvard Col- 
lege in the year 17.")G, N. S., and graduated in 1760. Previous to 
his entering college the importance of the Christian religion had 
deeply engaged his attention. vSerious impressions having been 
made on his mind, it was his prevailing desire to become a preacher 
of the gospel of Christ. His main object for acquiring a liberal 
education was to qualify himself for that sacred work. After he 
left his classical studies he soon became a preacher, and was or- 
dained to the work of tlie gospel ministry in Wilton December 14, 
1708. 

In Ins public performance lie was distinguished as a plain, prac- 
tical preacher who was determined to deliver what he himself 
believed to be the truth, Uiough in the event it might subject him 
to evil consequences. In his sermons he labored more for correct- 
ness of sentiment and useful observations than for the embellish- 
ment of composition. In his private walks he was strictly honest 
in his dealings, affable, pleasant and instructive in his conversation, 
and always much concerned that the people of his charge should be 
found in the way of their duty. He continued in his ministry at 
Wilton but little more than thirteen years ; during which time his 
labors were crowned with singular success, one hundred and fifty- 
two persons being atlded to his church. Towartls tlie close of this 
term, in conse(pience of the war with Great Britain, the situation 
of Mr. Livermore, as well as that of clergymen in general, was ren- 
dcvvd extremely unpleasant. One circumstance grew out of another 



BIOGRArHICAL SKETCHES. 253 

until at length ho found it expedient to take a dismission. Ac- 
cordingly in the month of February, 1777, he resigned his ollice 
as i)astor and teacher of the church in Wilton. 

An ecclesiastical council was convened, who approved of the 
separation, while they supported his ministerial character by recom- 
mending him to other churches. After this, remaining sound in 
the faith, he preached occasionally in various places, as oppor- 
tunity presented, and, when not called to an active part himself, he 
constantly attended public worship on the Sabbath to hear the dis- 
courses of others. His treatment toward his successors in office 
was uniformly kind and friendly. As a husband, he conducted 
with exemplary affection. As a father, his tenderness and care for 
his children were expressed by providing for their support, for their 
education and by endeavoring to train them up in the virtue and 
admonition of the Lord. As a friend, he was one in whom con- 
fidence was never misplaced. On the evening of his death, as his 
custom was, he read a portion of Scripture, commended himself 
and his family to God by prayer and then retired to rest. In al^out 
two hours after, without any apparent struggle, except a little dilll- 
culty in breathing, he slept the sleep of death. 

KEV. ABKL KISKE. KKOM THE FISKE GENEALOGY. 

The second minister of AVilton, Rev. Abel Fiske, was born of 
respectable parents at Pepperell, Massachusetts, May 28, 1752. 
In 1771 and 1777 he received the honors of Harvard College. He 
studied theology with Rev. Mr. Emerson of Concord, Massachu- 
setts in 1775 and 1776, and during part of the time was master of 
the Grammar School in that town, where he was beloved by his 
pupils and respected by the inhabitants. November 18, 1778, he 
was ordained in Wilton. His faithful discharge of the pastoral 
functions, and his steady adherence to the principles of order and 
good government greatly endeared him to his flock, and obtained 
him the high regard and confidence of his numerous friends. His 
death, caused by a paralytic affection of the throat, happened 
April 21, 1802. His intimate friend. Rev. John Bullard of Pep- 
perell, preached an affecting sermon at his funeral, from Acts, 
20 : :'.7, :5.s. 

KEV. THOMAS UEEDE. HY SAMIKI. IJAUItETT STEWART. 

My grandfather, Thomas Beede, tliird minister of tiie First 
Church, was born in Poplin, New Hampshire, November 28, 1771. 



254 HISTORY OF MILTON. 

Little is kiK^wii of his nntoocdonts ext-opt that thoy wore French 
ami Kiiiilish, and that his father was a respectable farmer. In his 
soliool days he wrote his name with an accent, lieede. There were 
two older sons, who married and settled in Sandwich, and three 
danjihters, who married and lived in Gilmanton, whither the family 
had nioved, and where Thomas was accustomed, during his minis- 
try in AVilton, to pay an annual visit to his mother, who lived to the 
venerable age of ninety-two years. 

From boyhood Thomas inclined to books, and in his efl'orts to get 
an education ai)i)ears to have had what sympathy and encourage- 
ment the limited means of the family permitted. He used to relate 
that it was his habit to sit up in bed and study by caudle-light long 
before the time for farm work to begin. In this wa^' he lifted him- 
self for district school-keeping, lie acquired, also, an elegant style 
of penmanship that not only brought him a little prolit but graced 
his letters and manuscripts through life. Hy such means and by 
other economies which only ambitious and persevering country boys 
know how to make, he finally made his way to Harvard College. 
He entered in his twenty-third year, and was graduated with the 
class of 1798. Among his most distinguished classmates were 
(Mianniug, Tuckerman, Judge Story, Stephen Longfellow and others. 
His lollege life in company with such men must have been most 
delightful, if we may judge from the reminiscences preserved of it 
in various memoirs. Among his own letters is a pleasant account 
of the half-century reunion in 1.S4H at the house of Judge Fay. 
Forty-eight members graduated, but only eighteen were tlien living, 
and but fifteen were present at the meeting. The dignity of mind 
and nobility of feeling for which he was always distinguished must 
have made an early impression upon his classmates, as upon the 
death of Jeremiah Rowers, a junior, he was selected to deliver a 
funeral oration. Its beautiful and impressive spirit certainly fore- 
cast his future profession. Another of his traits was a way of 
looking at things practically, as appeared in an incident of his com- 
mencement forensic, where he frankly declares against "tiring the 
patience of a polite and respectable audience with Latin theses, and, 
as we are now doing, by the length of our forensic disputation," a 
practice now, happily, abandoned. 

His mind had for a long time been settled upon the ministry, 
and, the sunnner after graduation, having been approbated to the 
"gospel ministry" by the Hoston ministers, he preached wherever 
there were opportunities, all the while pursuing his studies and 



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teacliiiig scliool to meet liis expenses. lie tiuiglit in ( :inil)ii(lge, 
Hoxhiiiy, Lexington, Ilarvanl, Milford and other towns. " My 
earnings," lie says, "from 17!)0 to 1«00, ineluding seven years spent 
in accjuiring my edueation, were Sl);>r)." 

Wilton was one of the towns where he liad preached, and it 
would appear that a good Thanksgiving sermon (Novemljer 2r>, 
1H02), and those of the following Sunday, decided the people 
to settle him ; for after the usual church meeting, a meeting of 
" Freeholders and other Inhabitants" (December IG, 1802,) resulted 
in his receiving an invitation to be their minister. The vote was 
unanimous (112). A settlement of SGOO was offered, and a salary 
of 8425, to be paid annually. Some letters of explanation passed, 
and his acceptance was read January 22, 180;^, The ordination 
took place on the second of .March following. Rev. William Emer- 
son of Boston, father of Ralph Waldo, preached the sermon ; and 
the other services were rendered by Mr. Bullard of Pepperell, Mr. 
Clarke of Lexington, Mr. Cioodridge of Lyndeborough, Mr. Bar- 
nard of Amherst, ^Ir. Hill of .Mason and Mr. Humphrey Moore of 
•Milford. 

His ministry began very auspiciously, and it was longer than that 
of any other minister settled in the town. He was also the last 
minister .settled and paid by the town. The first year's preaching 
awakened new interest ia the church ; there were eleven baptisms 
and fourteen admissions, which, he says in his first anniversary ser- 
mon, was a much larger number than had been recorded in any 
previous year. 

During the winter of 1805 an event occurred that created, per- 
haps, a greater buzzing of tongues than the ordination or the old 
meeting-house raising : the minister was to be married. He was to 
marry Nancy Wilder, daughter of Benjamin Kimball, of Harvard. 
The Kimballs were cultivated people, with whom he had become 
acquainted while teaching. The occasion of the marriage was of 
double interest to the Kimballs as a sister of Nancy was to be mar- 
ried at the same time and place. The Wiltoij people, also, made 
great preparations to celebrate their pastor's wedding. When the 
day came the people all tinned out upon a grand sleigh-ride to Am- 
heist to meet the bridal party on its way from Harvard. There 
were over one hundred sleighs, and merry indeed niust have been 
the jingle of marriage bells. Dinner was served at the Amherst 
Hotel, and the bride and bridegroom were escorted to their new 



256 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

lionu' oil what fame afteiwanl to he known as Beedc Hill. Here Mr. 
Beoilo had bought a farm and built a house. It was a good deal of 
an undertaking for him, but he had received some assurance of 
assistance from his father ; au accident, however, having suddenly 
terminated his fatiier's life, and no provision having been made for 
him, he had always to struggle with an incumbrance upon the prop- 
erty. The house stood ui)on a hill that rises next to the meeting-house 
hill, and connnanded a beautiful view in all directions. lie planted 
trees of all kinds, fruit trees and shade trees, and some of them are 
still standing ; and there is an api)le, cultivated by him as a favor- 
ite, known now as the " Beede apple," and grafted into orchards 
all about the town. Six children were born to them during the first 
twelve years, Nancy Wilder, George Kimball, Abigail, Hannah 
Rockwood, Thomas and Elizabeth, of whom now (1887) only Nancy 
and Thomas are living. 

It was the custom of the times for young men aspiring to pro- 
fessional life to go to the minister for tuition and especially for col- 
lege preparation. Among those who were inmates of Mr. Heede's 
family, or who came to him for instruction, were Samuel Barrett, 
Ephraim Peabody, Warren Burton, Daniel Rockwood, Augustus 
Greele, Timothy Parkhurst, Abner Flint, Joseph Hale Abbot, Isaac 
Spauldiug and several others. He fitted some of them entirely 
for college. He was very popular as an instructor ; his methods 
were clear and interesting and his spirit stimulating. An adcbess 
signed by Abiel Wilson and others, expressive of their api)reciation 
of his efforts in their behalf, shows the deep interest that he took in 
the education of the young people of the town. Among other 
things he suggested a " society for intellectual improvement." The 
meetings were held, at first, at his house, but the attendance grew 
so large that they were obliged to go into a hall. This was the 
beginning of a lyceum whose discussions he presided over, and 
before which he afterward gave frequent lectures. He exhibited a 
globe, and made it the subject of a lecture ; it was the first globe 
ever seen in Wilton. The Sunday Noon Reading Room for those 
who staj^ed to the afternoon service, opened mainly through the 
efforts of Samuel Abbot, Esq., and, also, Rev. Dr. Abiel Abbot's 
gift toward a ministerial library, may, perhaps, be reckoned as the 
fruit of his interest in general education. He gave several lectures 
on music in the winter season, and in INIarch, 1810, there is a note 
of his having i)rcached before the singing school. He was himself 




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very fond of music. The lirst Sunday School iu the state was 
opened under his ministry in 1816, and the first sermon probably 
ever expressly i)rcpared for little children by any minister in the 
town was given by him. His subject was " Timothy," and under 
tiie characters of Eunice and Lois he alludes to his faithful 
co-workers, Sarah W. Livermore and Phebe Abbot. 

In the fall of iJ-ilo he volunteered a missionary tour through Kay- 
moud, Epping and the adjoining towns. It was a month crowded 
with work, preaching all days of the week in school-houses and 
elsewhere, attending funerals, visiting the sick and the aged, and 
iu efforts to encourage the people to more interest iu religious life 
and work. So, at least, runs his diary. From 1818, for seven 
successive sessions, he was chaplain of the State Legislature. He 
was a prominent IVIasou, also ; a member of the Royal Arch Chap- 
ter of New Hampshire, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of 
New Hampshire, and Worshipful Master of the Clinton Lodge at 
its consecration in 1827. On all public occasions his services 
appear to have been very highly esteemed ; his speech was dignified 
and impressive, he possessed a commanding figure, and his style of 
discourse was marked for its grace and clearness. 

To his various accomplishments must be added some considerable 
knowledge of medicine, and the fact that he made himself useful to 
his poor and feeble parishioners by worldly advice as well as by 
spiritual consolations. He came very near to the people iu all their 
common affairs, as he was a man with a practical understanding of 
all the economies of life. His ministry was in every respect paternal. 

As a preacher he is remembered as having been gifted and 
impressive. The little trunkful of sermons we hold as a memorial 
of his work, show that he was given to brevity, at least. Usually 
lie is homiletic ; he illustrates the Scripture, and is rather ethical 
than doctrinal. If his discourses lack anything it is imagination ; 
but that may be said of most of the sermonizing of that day. And 
there is a rather conspicuous absence of local allusions that would 
be so interesting to us today. A good many notes of sermons, 
however, show that he extemporized more or less, when probably 
liis discourse was more direct to times and circumstances. In mat- 
ters of controversy a kind and temperate nature made him consider- 
;ile of the opinions and feelings of others. Lii)eral in doctrine, he 
sildom indulged in violent antagonism to the old theology. His 
position was well understood, and his teaching was regarded as 
heretical by the older churches ; still he lived on good terms with 



258 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

most of his ueigbbor ministers of the surrounding towns. Tn his 
valedictory discourse, in a brief rehearsal of the doctrinal character 
of his preaching, he says : " As for the Trinity, which of late years 
has almost turned the world upside down, I trust I have not been 
very troublesome to you, because on the most diligent examination 
I could not find it in the Bible. I have therefore thought it safest 
and most profitable to preach as Christ and His Apostles did." He 
adds that " on doctrinal points, especially such as are very disputa- 
ble, T have not thought fit to be constantly dwelling," and that "my 
aim has been to employ practical subjects." 

His Wilton ministry closed before the anti-slavery agitation had 
really set in, but one of his young parishioners, who has seen the 
beginning and the end of the great conflict, and to whose yet unim- 
paired mind we owe so many reminiscences of the past, remembers 
"at least one sermon upon the evil influences of slavery, and that 
almost every Sabbath in his supplications to the throne of grace 
he asked that ' God would have in His holy care and keeping those 
that go down to the seas in ships and do business on the mighty 
deep,' and that ' slavery and oppression might cease from off the 
earth.'" His sympathies were large and humane; and his pupil, 
Warren Burton, said of him that he was of " benignant countenance 
and gladdening smile," and that " he did not go on in exactly the 
old ways." Another pleasing testimony to the public esteem in 
which he was held is from the pen of Governor Isaac Hill : 

"Thomas Beede, as a clergyman and guide, as the pattern of 
Christian peace and usefulness, respected by all, beloved by all, 
who was never known to utter a reproach, or to deserve or recc^ive 
a reproach, — the name of Thomas Beede, not only in his own town 
of Wilton, but in all adjacent towns, is embalmed in the memory of 
the oldest inhabitants. Our residence was at first ten miles from 
Wilton, and the last thirty years forty miles ; yet we have had fre- 
quent opportunities to read, learn, mark and inwardly digest his many 
excellent precepts, and to admire both his social and religious char- 
acter. The usefulness of Mr. Beede was not confined to the desk ; it 
was directed to the worldly, not less than the spiritual, welfare of the 
generation which has grown up since the commencement of the cen- 
tury. No clergyman of New Hampshire was better known in his 
native state than Tliomas Beede ; there are few men who have 
written and delivered sermons of greater practical utility, or better 
adapted to the improvement and edification of ])oth youth and age ; 
few who have better or more frequently gladdened the hearts of the 



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disconsolate, assuaged the grief of the mouiiier aud the distressed, 
aud administered the comforts of a holy hope to the sick and the 
dying." 

liiit, although ^fr. Beede's settlement was in some sense for life, 
after serving more than a quarter of a century, it seemed to him 
best to resign his charge into other hands. He did so accordingly 
March 14, 1829. It was a great pain to part from so many loving 
friends, and from a home that had been the scene of so much 
domestic joy — joy chastened, however, by many trials. It had 
always been a perplexing struggle between a small salary aud the 
needs of a large family. The necessary farm work had been a care 
and interruption to study, and the charge of resident pupils, an 
increase to the- domestic burden. Still the home was exemplary, 
and the atmosphere of it bright and as yet unclouded by sorrow. 
It was the longest and the happiest the family ever enjoyed. 

From Wilton Mr. Beede went, the same year, to Eastport, Maine, 
his family following in the spring of 1830. Nancy remained behind, 
having been married to Stephen Abbot (Buss) . His ministry there, 
however, lasted only a year and a half, the family meantime being 
generally smitten with a malarial fever, from which they were fur- 
ther afllicted by the death of George, the older son, at the age of 
21 years. From Eastport another move was made to Farmington, 
^Nlaine, where Mr. Beede remained in charge of a Liberal Society for 
several years, at the same time doing missionary work in towns 
round about, far and near, as the Farmington Society was not 
strong enough to give him full support. Here Hannah and Thomas 
were married. 

In 1837 there was still another move to Duxbury, Massachusetts, 
where he was settled among kind friends for nearly four years. 
Abigail died here, and, also, her grandmother Kimball. Ten years 
had elapsed since their removal from Wilton, and the family grou[) 
was now widely scattered, and the hearts of the father and mother 
Avere heavy with repeated sorrows and changes. From Duxbury 
they went to Syracuse, New York, where their daughter Nancy 
Abbot lived, and, after two years of teaching and preaching, 
returned to Farmington to live the remainder of their days with their 
son Thomas. P^lizabeth, their youngest daughter, who had always 
l)een an invalid, died on the journey, and was buried in Farmington. 
Two years later, February 11, 1844, Mrs. Beede herself passed to 
her rest. Mr. Beede continued to preach occasionally aud to ren- 
der such services as his age and health permitted. A few months 



260 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

previous to his death, a journey was made to his old home in Wil- 
ton ; and his heart was there gladdened by an affectionate reception 
from the many families to whom, for so many years, he had been a 
dearly beloved friend and pastor, and by whose descendants his 
name, embalmed in pleasant memories, is now held in deepest 
reverence. On Thanksgiving, while visiting his daughter Hannah, 
he was taken suddenly sick, and, after a brief illness, died Novem- 
ber 30, 184H. 

Hannah married A. H. Stewart, of Farmiugtou, and the writer is 
their only child. '' Protracted physical sufferings, extending over 
the greater part of her married life, enforced upon her a comi)ara- 
tive isolation from society, l)ut she was sought out and widely 
beloved. She possessed a cultivated mind, most refined tastes, a 
bright, uncomplaining spirit, and great moral earnestness. Ever}'- 
thing beautiful in art and nature, in life and in character, appealed 
to her love and admiration. Her tuneful voice banished the soli- 
tude of invalidism, her care-taking and industrious mind the weari- 
ness of the months and years. She was patient, heroic, grateful, 
self-forgetting. Life was precious to her, and she made it both 
beautiful and useful, for it was a light shining through the house 
under whose mild and genial rays friends and neighbors were 
warmed with affection toward her, and toward the life made ' per- 
fect through suffering.'" She died July !), 1«H1. Nancy W., 
widow of Stephen Abbot, has for many years lived in Antioch, Cali- 
fornia. All her children and grandchildren also live in California. 
Thomas married Lucia M. Merrill, of Gloucester, Maine. They and 
their children and grandchildren now live upon the Pacific coast. 

Mr. Beede's printed sermons, so far as known, are as follows : 

The Duty of a Minister and People, illustrated in two discourses, March 
13, 1803; Masonic Discourse at Portsmouth, Xcw Hampshire, ISOG; Ora- 
tion at AVilton, New Hampshire, July 4, 1800; Election Sermon, 181.5; 
Discourse at Dublin, at the consecration of tlu^ Altamont Lodge, Septem- 
ber 18, 181() ; Discourse before the Pentucket T>odge, Lowell, Massachu- 
setts; An Allegory of tlu' Olive Tree. Wilton, March 30, 1817; Discourse 
before the General Court, Xovember 10, 1820; Four Sermons,— Patience, 
Tlie Forms and Power of (Jodliness, Peasons for the Christian Hope (2), 
1821. 

HKV. STErilEN ALKHKD I'.AHNAKl). KUOM TlIK CHKISTIAN UKCJISTKK. 

Mr. Barnard was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Novem- 
ber 26, 1803. He was the son of Stephen and Jane ((luliker) liar- 
nard. At an early age he went to Mexico, ]\Liine, and while there 



BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 261 

he saved Judge Hopkinson, theu a boy, from death b}^ drowning. 
He graduated at the Cambridge Divinity Sciiool in 1829. January 
13, 1830, he was ordained as the fourth minister of the Congrega- 
tional Churcli in Wilton. He resigned liis ottice April 2a, 1833, and 
removed to Chesterlield, New Hampshire, where he was pastor of 
the church for live years, and where he met with the misfortune of 
liaving his house burned. He ministered for several years to differ- 
ent churches in Athol, Massachusetts, Easton and Southborough. 
In 1847 he went to Lancaster, New Hampshire, where he had a 
ministry of six years. He theu preached for twelve years at Wills- 
borough, New York, and for two years at Ashford, Connecticut. 
His voice failing, he w^ent to reside at Lansing, Michigan, with his 
sou William Alfred, a graduate of the Chandler Scientific School at 
Darthmouth College, and the State Engineer of Michigan. August 
29, 1S31, lie married, in Wilton, Persis Burton, sister of Rev. War- 
ren Burton, who with her five children survives him. He died at 
Lansing, June 24, 1882, of old age and paralysis. The latter part 
of his life he became an Orthodox Congregational preaclier. He 
was an earnest and devout Christian man, and was respected for his 
good and upright life. 

SAMl EL Al'.lSOT. BY CllAKLKS H. ATIIERTON. 

Samuel Abbot was born at Wilton, on the 30th of March, 178(5, 
being the eleventh of the twelve children of Abiel Abbot, a respecta- 
ble farmer, and one of the early settlers of that town. Their 
praiseworthy and painstaking parent gave a liberal education to 
three of his sons ; namely, Abiel, now the Rev. Abiel Abbot, D. I)., 
of Peterborough ; the Rev. Jacob Abbot, late of Windham, deceased, 
and Samuel, the subject of this memoir. Samuel pursued his pre- 
paratory studies in part under his brother Abiel, but was fitted for 
college chieriy at the pu))lic school at Andover, Massachusetts, then 
much celebrated for the accuracy of its instruction and the scholars 
it offered for admission to the university. He was graduated in 
1.S08, and soon after entered the office of C. H. Atherton, Esq., of 
Amherst, as a student at law. He was admitted to the bar in 1812, 
commenced the practice of his profession at Wilton, and soon 
removed to Dunstable, now Nashua. 

In 1817 he opened his ofilce at Ipswich, in the county of Essex, 
Massachusetts. Here his professional efforts were favorably noticed 
by the Judges of the Supreme Judicial Court as indicating a well disci- 
plined and argumentative mind : and he would undoubtedly have met 



262 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

with success at the bar if his tastes had corresponded with the duties 
of his profession. It much l^etter accorded with Mr. Abbot's feelings 
to pay the debt of a poor man than to pocket the fee of a suit 
against him. His profession was no favorite with him, and lie sur- 
rendered the prospects it offered to the natural bent of his niinil in 
following a course of general reading, and particularly in attending 
to chemistry and the mechanic arts, which had long been favorite 
pursuits with him, with a view of applying them to the useful pur- 
poses of life. Prior to his going to Ipswich, INIr. Atherton availed 
himself of the classical knowledge of his student in preparing for 
college his sou, C. G. Atherton, late a Senator in Congress, for 
which purpose, on solicitation, he resided for a time in ^Ir. Ather- 
ton's family. 

Mr. Abbot was a student from his youth to the time of his death, 
and his literary and scientific acquirements were extensive and vari- 
ous. To his accurate acquaintance with classical literature, he 
added a respectable fund of information in most of the discoveries 
of modern science, so that it was ditticult to touch on any subject, 
however abstruse, with which he had not made himself acquainted, 
and on which he could not throw light and give information. The 
peculiar characteristics of his mind were accuracy, caution and 
clearness. With a quickness almost like intuition, he detected the 
weakness or fallacy of an argument, and no man saw more clearly 
its legitimate application, or the point at which its force ceased. 
So, in experimental philosophy, such was his caution that he was 
seldom, if ever, misled by his facts to form an erroneous theory. 
In 1828 when the "pneumatic paradox," as it was called, wiis 
attracting the attention of scholars, and no satisfactory explanation 
of it had been found, he first suggested its true theory. This was 
afterwards experimentally proved by his nephew, Joseph H. Abbot, 
in an article published in the American Journal of Science and Arts. 
In 1837-8 he detected the falLac}' of the instrument called the 
"Geometer," to which the attention of Congress was then called as 
a discovery in magnetism b}' which the latitude, as well as the 
north pole, was supposed to be indicated. 

Theology was a favorite pursuit with him. and without being a 
religious disputant, he was well versed in the history of the church 
and of its various sects. Very few among the clergy were better 
skilled in lUblical criticism, or better acquainted with the religious 
controversies of the day. Tolerant and kind to all Christian sects, 
he embraced the rnitarhiu. as distinguished from the Trinitarian. 



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faitii It was, however, as a beloved towusmau. as a parishioner 
and church member, and as a friend of the young, that Mr. Abbot's 
philantln-opy and usefuhiess particuhirly displayed itself. His 
object seemed to be to do good to the community with which he 
was immediately connected. Was anything projected for the good 
of the town? Mr. Abbot was an active and eflicient promoter of it. 
Were there any difficulties in the church ? lie was the counsellor 
and peace-maker. Was any young man of i)romise struggling with 
poverty, to acquire an education ? Mr. Abbot's advice and purse were 
freely tendered to him. In establishing and sustaining a town 
lyceum, in creating libraries for the town, for the parish, for the 
Sundaj' school, and for the Sabbath reading room, he was a leading 
agent and a liberal contributor. He beneficially represented his 
town in the Legislature of the state four years ; and as a member of 
their superintending school committee, as a superintendent of the 
Sunday school and a lecturer before the lyceum, and by the lively 
interest he took in the morals and education of the young, he has 
conferred benefits on the rising generation, the extent and magni- 
tude of which cannot be calculated. If he did not create, he has at 
least done much to sustain and perpetuate in his native town that 
standard of good moi'als and that taste for reading and education, 
by which Wilton has been so honorably distinguished in the excel- 
lent men and accomplished scholars which iiave proceeded from her 
loins, and who now sparkle as gems of high price, — an honor to the 
town and a blessing to the country. 

There is in most men a lamentable mixture of good and bad (piali- 
ties, of opposite biases ; a conflict to preserve the ascendancy of 
that which is good ; but occasionally, and blessed be God that it is 
so, we find an individual in whom the seeds of evil seem not so 
much to have been contpiered as never to have existed in his bosom. 
Such a man was Samuel Abbot. Any mean, dishonorable, unjust 
or vicious act or wish seems to have been as remote from him as if 
such acts or wishes had no existence anywhere, or were physically 
impossible. Is this enviable singularity of character to be attrib- 
uted to early parental management and education, to a constitu- 
tional superiority of the moral and intellectual powers over the 
passions, or to the happy and harmonious co-operation of both these 
causes? That, under the parental roof, order and the law of kind- 
ness prevailed is vvell attested. Theie was good sense and a 
fondness for reading. There weie religious observances and a con- 
stant attendance on public worshi[). There were no excesses of 



264 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

severities, the eldest of the chiklreii having no recolleetiou of seeing 
their parent in a passion. That Samuel was blessed with high intel- 
lectual powers does not admit of a question ; and that he had a deli- 
cate, and, when developed, a strong, moral sense is also'true. His 
life was guided by the dictates of an enlightened conscience, lie 
felt and exhibited strong and decided marks of disapprobation, but, 
like his father, was never known to be in a passion. 

It may now very naturally be asked why a man of such uncom- 
mon acquirements and virtues attracted no greater general notice ; 
why such a flower was left to shed its fragrance in so limited a 
sphere. The answer is obvious and satisfactory. He was a man 
of uncommon meekness and modesty. No ambition for professional 
or political preferment beset him. Retiring in his feelings, averse 
to all show and forth-putting, he abandoned a profession regarded 
as the common highway to distinction, and took, from choice, that 
course of life which best agreed with his peaceful disposition and 
his peaceful-pursuits. The acquirement of knowledge and the con- 
sciousness that he was useful, satisfied all his worldly aspirations. 

It is remarkable that the two brothers, Jacob and Sanmel, alike 
distinguished for caution and circumspection, equally free from all 
rashness and precipitancy, — that these careful and reflecting men 
should, both of them, in the providence of God, have been cut oft' in 
the midst of life, health and usefulness, by what are called acci- 
dents, which men of nuich general prudence would have avoided. 
Tlie death of Jacob Abbot occurred by attempting to cross a pond 
in an overloaded and leaky canoe ; the death of Samuel by entering 
a ))uilding on lire ! So true it is — ' j 

" riKTf's a Divinity tliat sliapes our ends, 
Uough-lu'w tlicin how wu will." 

Major Abiel Abbot, the father of Samuel, was a staunch Whig, an 
ofRcer of the militia during the Revolutionary war, often the repre- 
sentative from Wilton to the General Court, and was much intrusted 
with the business of the town ; he was the guardian of orphans, the 
friend of the widow and the helper of the poor. He formed an 
excellent farm out of the wilderness, encountering, with persever- 
ance and fortitude, all the fatigues and inconveniences of a new set- 
tlement. Of twelve children, ten lived to adult age. All of them 
were well educated, and three of them were graduated at Harvard 
College. Tlie man who, with such means and under such circum- 
stances, ])rought w\\ .siu-h a family, and so odiicatcd them, is surely 




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entitled to honorable remembrance. He was the sou of Captain John 
Abbot, of Andover, who was descended, in the fifth generation, from 
George Abbot, who emigrated from Yorkshire, England, and set- 
tled in Andover, Massachnsetts, in 1643. Samuel, the subject of 
this memoir, was never married. The descendants of his American 
progenitors were numerous, and their branches now extend to almost 
ever}' state in the Union.* 

RKV. AMOS ABHOTT. 15V AMOS AIUiOTT. 

Amos Abbott, son of Jeremiah Abbott, was born June 2, hSl2, 
in Wilton, and was the sixth in a family of ten children. AVhen 
about sixteen years of age he entered Phillips Academy in Andover, 
Massachusetts, to fit for college, but ill health obliged him at the 
end of a 3'ear to return home. Subsequently he resolved to become 
a teacher, and entered the Teachers' Seminar}^ in Andover for the 
purpose of qualifying himself for that oHice. After due prepara- 
tion offers of various situations were made to him, but he concluded 
to accept one from the American Board of Commissioners for For- 
eign Missions as superintendent of schools of the Muratta Mission 
in India. 

He married, May 12, 1834, Anstice Wilson, the eldest daughter of 
Captain David Wilson of Wilton, and on tlie twenty-third of the 
same month they sailed from Boston in the bark Corvo for Bombay. 
After a voyage of four months they reached their destination, and 
[)ursued their journey by land to Ahmednuggur, a mission station 
170 miles in the interior. Upon their arrival they found a Muratta 
school for boys, and also an English school. After nine months' 
study of the people and their language Mr. and Mrs. Abbott drew up 
a system for the management of the schools and the pay of the teach- 
ers, and started several schools in Ahmednuggur and the vicinity. 
In the autumn of 1835 they organized a normal boarding school, 
called the Boys' Seminary, in which Mrs. Abbott had charge of the 
boys' clothing and the religious teaching of the mothers who brought 
them their food. She also superintended the girls' school. Mr. 
Abbott taught personally in the boys' school. Once a month all 
the mission schools, fifteen in number, were visited. The system 
was continued fourteen years with some variations. While thus 

* Mr. Atliertoii's sketch of the life iind clinnu-lci- of Siuiuicl A bl)(>t was printed in tin- 
Collections of the New Hanipsliire Historical Socifty, Vol. VI., i)age.s :;Oo-.ill. Mr. Abbot 
lost bis life, .January 2, lts:tl), in the lire which destroyed the starch factory at .latlVey, New 
Hampshire. For his connection with the manufacture of starch, see ante, piige lC:t. 



266 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

engaged in teaching and in superintending the schools, time was 
taken for studying tlio language and for preparing school books 
and religious tracts in tlie native language, some of which are still 
extant ; the arithmetic lias been in use in the mission schools for 
more than fort\^ years. In 184G Mr. Abbott was licensed as a 
preacher, but ill health compelled him and his wife, with their live 
children, to return to America in 1847, and to seek release from the 
American Board. Contrary to expectation, Mr. Abbott's health 
improved, and he engaged during several years in canvassing for 
the Bible Society, in teaching, and in domestic missions in Ports- 
mouth, Manchester and elsewhere in his native state. 

With reestablished health, and a yearning to return to their for- 
mer missionary field, came urgent invitations to them from the mis- 
sionaries and native Christians, and, with the approbation of the 
Prudential Committee, they went to Andover, where Mr. Abbott 
attended the Theological Seminary one year, and was then ordained 
in Portsmouth as a foreign missionary. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott then 
returned to India, taking with them their four youngest children, 
and leaving three older ones in America. Their eldest daughter, 
E. Augusta, had married Rev. 8. C. Dean, and had joined the 
Muratta Mission several months before. The parents on returning 
to India chose for the centre of their field of labor Kahoosee, a vil- 
lage about twenty-four miles north of Ahmednuggur. They were 
placed in charge of a church, and were mostly engaged in teaching 
and preaching there and in the surrounding district. Four more 
churches were soon organized, and thus they were in charge of five 
churches, some of which had native preachers and pastors over them. 
In 1807 Rev. S. C. Dean, who was in charge of the Satara field, 
found it necessary to come to America, and Mi'. Abbott and family 
left Rahoosee and took charge of the Satara field and its out-stations. 
Here there were two churches and several schools with native assist- 
ants. In 18G!) the ill health of both Mr. and Mrs. Abbott again 
compelled them to return to America and to seek release from the 
American Board. 

After their second return Mr. Abbott,- to increase his medical 
knowledge, went through a course of study in the medical college 
in Philadelphiti, received a dii)loina and practised medicine a few 
years in Nashua, but in 1874 they removed to Nebraska. Subse- 
quently they took ui) their abode with a married daughter in the 
Isle of Wight, England, where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. 
Dean live in Plymouth, Nebraska; Miss Anstice Abbott is in 



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charge of the Bennet Seminary for young ladies in Minneapolis, 
Minnesota. The third daughter, Chloe, labored some years in the 
Zenana Mission in India, was compelled to leave by failing health, 
and is now living in the Isle of Wight, as is also ]Mr. Abbott's 
fourth daughter, Emily, who married Major George A. Jacob of the 
Indian service. The oldest son, Amos W., is professor in the medical 
college of Minneapolis. The next son, Albert A., lives in Steele 
City, Nebraska, and is engaged in stock raising. The youngest 
son, Justin E., is a missionary of the American Board in Bombay. 
The three sons were all graduates of Dartmouth College. 

PUGF. JAMKS 1)ASC<):MR. I'.V (JEOKGK L. DASCOMl'.K. 

James Dascomb, son of James Dascomb, Juu., and grandson of 
James Dascomb, who settled in Wilton in 1767, was born in Wilton, 
New Hampshire, February 21, 1808. Until he was seventeen years 
old he worked on his father's farm, attending the district school as 
lie had opportunity. He then attended a few terms at an academy 
at Concord, Vermont, after which he commenced the study of medi- 
cine with Dr. J. Scobey, a physician residing in that place. He 
studied one season under the instruction of the medical professors 
of Dartmouth College, and received the degree of M. D. from that 
institution in 18:)2. He commenced the practice of medicine iu 
Boscawen, New Hampshire, but did not long remain there. He 
was, in 18.33, appointed professor of chemistry, botany and physi- 
ology in Oberlin College, which was then being founded in the midst 
of a wilderness in northern Ohio, and this position he occupied for 
forty-four years. 

In April, 1834, lie was united in marriage witli Marianne Tenney 
Parker of Dunbarton, New Hampshire, who was an eflicient helper 
in the work of education, being the principal of the ladies' depart- 
ment in Oberlin College for nearly a score of years, and an active 
member of the Ladies' Board of Managers until her last sickness. 
The newly wedded pair started immediately for the scene of their 
future labors. A part of the journey was performed in a boat on 
the Erie Canal, and the last few miles through mud of almost fabu- 
lous depth iu a springless lumber wagon. They arrived at Oberlin 
three days after the opening of the school in connection with 
which the remainder of their lives was spent. The terms in the 
institution were so arranged as to have a long vacation in the win- 
ter. Some of these vacations, in the early part of his conuection 
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268 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

preparatory etlucatioii, but later they were passed in lecturing in 
neighboring colleges. The last outside labor which he performed 
was as professor of chemistry and toxicology in the medical depart- 
ment of the University of Wooster at Cleveland, Ohio. In 187H, 
at the age of seventy years, on account of failing health, he retired 
as professor emeritus from active service, and two years later his 
useful life was ended, just one year after the death of his estimable 
wife. 

PROF. ADDISON HOWARD FOSTER. FROM THE CLASS 1{< )OK uK '(33, 

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. 

Addison H. Foster, son of Benjamin Tenney and Abigail (How- 
ard) Foster, was born at Wilton, New Hampshire, November 1.'?, 
1H88. His father was a farmer and tanner. He was fitted for 
college at Appleton Academy, New Ipswich, entered Dartmouth 
College in IHoO and continued through the course. After gradu- 
ating he studied medicine with Urs. William D. Buck and L. B. 
How of Manchester, New Hampshire, attended medical lectures at 
the Dartmouth INIedical vSchool in the fall of 1804, and graduated 
at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Cit^^, in 
March, 186G. He practised medicine in Lawrence, Massachusetts, 
until he removed to Chicago in March, 1868, where he has since 
remained in practice. He held the chair of surgical anatomy in 
the Women's Medical College, Chicago, from 1870 to 1873, and 
that of surgery from 187.'} to 187;"). He has been consulting physi- 
cian to the Women's Hospital from 187;> to the present time, 1884, 
and medical examiner for the New P^ngland Life Insurance Com- 
pany of Boston since 18G6, and principal examiner for the same in 
Chicago since 1870. He married Miss Susan M. Houghton of New 
Ipswich, New Hampshire, September 18, 18()(). 

I'ROF. AMOS WMLSON AKHOTT. FROM THE t'LASS HOOK OF '03, 

1 )ART.MOl)TH COLLE( ; E . 

Amos Wilson Abbott, son of Amos and Anstice (Wilson) 
Abbott, was born Jaiuiary 0, 1844, in India, where his father was 
a missionary. He was litted for college at Phillips Andover Acad- 
emy, entered Dartmouth College in ISo'.t, and left before gradua- 
tion in the fall of 1801. He enlisted in Company C, Sixteenth 
Regiment, N. II. V., in August, 1802, and served until August, 
1803. From 1804 to 1808 he was employed in the pay department 
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Pliysicitins and Surgeons, New York, in 180!) ; and was resident 
physician in a liospital there till 1870. From 1870 to 1877 he prac- 
tised medicine in Delhi, New York ; then he removed to Minneapo- 
lis, ^linnesota, where he enjoys a very successful practice and is 
professor of anatomy in the IMedical College. He married, August 
10, 1880, Helen G. Wright of Delhi, New York. They have one 
child, Harold Wilson, born August Gth, 1882. 

KKV. AHIEL ABBOT, I>. I). 

Dr. Abbot was born in Wilton, December 14, 1765, was the eldest 
son of Abiel Abbot and Dorcas (Abbot) Abbot, and was of the 
sixth generation from George Abbot, one of the first settlers of 
-Vndover, Massachusetts. After due preparation he entered Har- 
vard College in 1783, and graduated in 1787. After teaching in 
Andover Academy about two years, and pursuing a course of theo- 
logical study, lie served as tutor in Harvard College for one year. 
In October, 17!).3, he was ordained as minister of the first church in 
Coventry, Connecticut. Owing to difference of opinion between 
him and the church, he left Coventry in June, 1811, and the Sep- 
tember following was chosen principal of Dummer Academy, 
Hylield, Massachusetts. He continued in this ollice until 1819, when 
he resigned, and removed to a farm in North Andover, on the pres- 
ent site of a portion of the manufacturing city of Lawrence. He 
next removed to Chelmsford, where he and his youngest daughter 
taught a private school. ^Vfter his removal from Chelmsford, and 
a temporary sojourn in Wilton, he was invited to the i)astorate of 
the Congregational Unitarian Church of Peterborough, New Hamp- 
shire, where he was installed in June, 1827. He continued to 
preach until March, 183*J, when a colleague. Rev. Curtis Cutler, 
was settled to assist him in his labors. In 1848 he resigned his 
charge, and removed to West Cambridge, now Arlington, Massa- 
chusetts, to reside with his grandson. Rev. Samuel Abbot Smith, 
the pastor of the Unitarian Church. He received the degree of 
Doctor of Divinity from Harvard College in 1838. He died sud- 
denly December 31, 18o9. Among his occasional publications were 
a sermon preached at North Coventry, Connecticut, July 4, 1791) ; 
Right Hand of Fellowship addressed to Cornelius Adams at his 
ordination, 1805 : a statement of the proceedings in the First 
Church of Coventry, Connecticut, terminating in the removal of the 
l)astor, with an address to his late people, 1811; address before the 



270 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Essex Agricultural Society at its lirst exhibition iu Danvers, Massa- 
chusetts, \H\] . 

He married, iu 17!H>, Elizabeth Abbot, daughter of Captain John 
Abbot of Audover. They had three daughters : Elizabeth, who 
married Rev. John A. Douglas of Waterford, ]\Iaiue, Abigail, and 
Sarah Dorcas, who married Samuel G. Smith of Peterborough. 

Dr. Abbot was one of the best of men. His semious were 
earnest and practical, and Judge Smith of Exeter pronounced him 
one of the best preachers he ever heard. He addressed the reason 
and judgment more than the imagination or feelings. His grandson. 
Rev. S. A. Smith, said that "during the last winter of his life (he 
was then ninety-three years old) he made it a point to read every 
day two chapters of the New Testament, critically, in the original 
Greek, and often asked me what T thought of this interpretation or 
that of some diflicult passage. In the evenings of that winter 1 
read to him several treatises of Cicero, among others, De Oratore 
and De Seneclute. I continued this till the last Friday before his 
death, and I remember on that evening he let the usual hour of 
retiring go by in his interest in what was read. Thus did he 
keep up his interest in the studies and pursuits of his active life, 
and thus his mind and heart continued growing to the very end." 

RKV. .lACOr. AHBOT. 

He was born in Wilton, January 7, 17(58, and was the second son 
of IMajor Abiel Abbot. He had the common school education of 
that period, was fitted for college at Andover Academy, and )»y a 
Mr. Birge, a teacher in Wilton. He graduated at Harvard College 
in 1792, and taught school in Billerica, at the same time studying 
theology with the assistance of Rev. Dr. Henry Cumings, one of 
the noted divines of that day. He continued his studies at Cam- 
bridge until he was admitted to the ministry, and preached for a 
time in Gilead, Connecticut. But eventually he received a call 
to Hampton Falls, and was ordained there August 15, 171)8. In 
1809 he was invited to take charge of Dumnier Academy, Byfield, 
INIassachusetts, but, In' the advice of his brethren in the miiiistry, 
he declined the appointment. He continued as the minister of the 
Hampton Falls society until April 1, 182G, when he resigned his 
ollice and removed to Windham. Mr. Abbot was greatly respected 
and beloved, not only by his own church, but by the societies and 
the people of the vicinity. He was a trustee of Phillips Exeter 



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Academy for mtuiy years, and of the Adams Female Academy in 
Derry, New Hampshire. He received, as pnpils and boarders in his 
family, many young men whohadl)een suspended from college, and 
his instruction and influence in these cases were of a most beneficial 
character. Many testimonials of recognition and gratitude from 
them and their friends proved their appreciation of his services. 
After his removal to Windham he continued his useful and active 
life by preaching in neighboring parishes, and to a society formed 
in Windham. lie also superintended the schools of the town. 

The circumstances of his death were deeply afllictive. On .Sun- 
day, November 2, 1834, as he was crossing a pond on his return 
from meeting, the boat was upset, and he and a neighbor who was 
with him were drowned. The event carried deep sorrow into every 
community in which he had been known. Dr. Sprague, the chron- 
icler of the American pulpit, says of him that " his sermons were 
written with great logical correctnes's, luminous simplicity and class- 
ical purity." "' In his family he was a model of conjugal and 
parental dignity and tenderness." lie married, in 1802, Catharine 
Thayer, a daughter of Rev. Ebenezer Thayer of Hampton, and 
they had a family of ten children, of whom nine were married, and 
live still survive. 

I>KACOX JOSEril SMITH. WRITTEN FOR THE WILTON .lOlRNAL BY 

I. S. LINCOLN. 

Died in Wilton the Kith instant [March 10, 1883,] Deacon Joseph 
Smith, aged ninety-live years and five months. He was buried 
from the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, the services being con- 
ducted by the pastor. Rev. George C. Trow, assisted by Rev. I. S. 
I>incoln and Rev. Henry D. Dix. Very many were present to pay 
their hearty respect to the moral worth of this oldest fellow -citizen. 
He was one of the original members of the Baptist Church of this 
town some seventy years ago, and for many years a worthy deacon 
of the church. He had strong religious convictions, strong faith in 
the Lord Jesus Christ as his precious Saviour, to whose cause he 
consecrated his talents and the material wealth which he labored 
earnestly' and honestly to acquire. Few men have thus earned and 
given so much for the support of gospel preaching. In his last 
days his most earnest word of exhortation to his fellow-disciples 
was, " Brethren, love one another." For a few years past he was 
blind, but his organ of spiritual vision was clear and bright. With 



272 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

the eye of Christian faith and hope he looked on heaven with all 
its attractions as his sweet, eternal home. The light and hope of 
this faith ini[)ressed itself on his countenance as his silent remains 
lay in his coffin, reflecting the serenity and beauty of heaven. The 
good fruits of his long cherished Christian faith commend his useful 
life to the imitation of all. 

HEV. LUIAH SMITH. 

He was born in Wilton, INIay 2, 1882. In early life one of his 
limbs became diseased, and it was amputated by Dr. Twitchell of 
Keeue. By request he has furnished the following Ijiographical 
sketch, dated November 27, 1884 : 

" J remained in my native place, West Wilton, with the exception 
of two terms of schooling I took at the academy at Hancock in the 
autumn of 1845 and the autumn of 1846. From 1848 to 1851 I 
was at Phillips Academy at Exeter, where I completed my studies 
fitting me to enter the sophomore class at Harvard, which I intended 
to do, after working one year to improve my finances. My father's 
sickness and death, in 1852, somewhat interfered with my plans, 
and after that I was solicited to take a position in the Review and 
Herald office. I concluded to do so, and connected myself with the 
office, then located at Rochester, New York, in the spring of 1853. 
In 1855 the office was moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, and I 
was elected editor of the paper, and, with the exception of a few 
brief intei-vals, have occupied the position to the present time. 
Beside my editorial work, I have prepared several books for the 
press, and now have upon the market,. in the line of bound books, 
beside some tracts and ])amphlets, the following : 'Diagram of Par- 
liamentary Rules ; ' 'A Word for the Sabbath ; ' ' The United States 
in Prophecy ;' ' Synopsis of the Present Truth ;' ' The Sanctuary 
and its Cleansing ;' ' Man's Nature and Destiny,' and ' Thoughts on 
the Books of Daniel and the Revelation.' This last is a volume of 
848 pages, sold by subscription in styles of binding ranging in price 
from S3. 50 to §5.00. The aggregate number of copies now printed 
is 35,000, and the sale is rapidly increasing. In 1873 I invented, 
for the use of our college in this city, an automatic folding school 
seat. It met with such favor that a company was organised in 
this place for its manufacture, ' The Union School Furniture Com- 
pany,' to which I sold my patent on very good terms to myself, and 
the company are making an immense success of it. INIy life is at 
present an exceedingly busy one. In addition to my office work, 1 








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am socretarv of our rjonoral ('((ufciciu-L'. secrolary ol" our Educa- 
tional St)fict3-. a iiR'Uiber of our Publisliiiig lioard : I orciiity the 
chair of IJihlical Kxogesis and P^cclesiaslical Ili.sloiy iu Uattle Crock 
College, beside sui)i)lying the Tabernacle i)idi)it, when no other 
help iis present. !>ince the loth of August I have attended cain[) 
meetings at Syracuse, Xew York ; Worcester, Massachusetts ; Hiu-- 
lington, ^'ernlont : Portland, Maine; Coliunbiis, Ohio'; Jackson, 
Michigan; Omaha. Neluaska : and at I ndei)endence, .Missouri. In 
October I atti'uded the dedication of South Lancaster Academy, 
South Lancaster, Massachusetts. lUit my health is excellent and I 
enjoy my labor." 

HON. < IIAIJLI.S 11. ]U UNS. r.Y 1!. M. WVLLACK. 

Charles IL IJurns, son of Charles A. and Elizabeth (Hutchin- 
son) Burns, was born iu Milford, January 1!», \H'A'>. Mr. liurns 
si»ent his early years upon his father's farm, and there developed 
thjit strength and good constitution with which he is so admirably 
e(piii)ped for the battle of life. He early evinced a, desire for 
an education, and after getting what assistance lie could from the 
common schools of ^lilford, which were always of a high order, he 
entered the Appleton Academy of >sew Ipswich, at that time under 
the management of Professor (^uimby. from wliich institution he 
graduated in 1854. 

Eor some time he had enlcrtaiued the piupose of entering the 
legal profession, for which he luul already exhibited an aptitude. 
He read law in the otlice of Colonel O. W. Lull, in ^lilford, and 
subsequently attended the Harvard Law School, where he graduated 
in the class of 18.")H. In May of the same year he was admitted to 
the Suffolk bar in Massachusetts, and in October following he was 
admitted to the New Hampshire bar. In January, IS.V.), Mr. Burns 
commenced the practice of the law at Wilton, where he has since 
resided, although of late years his extended practice through Ilills- 
tiorough County and the state has necessitatetl the removal of his 
ollice to Nashua. He commenced his professional labors, as every 
young man must who has no one to rely u[)on but himself, with the 
smaller and more ordinary kinds of legal work ; but by slow degrees 
he has risen, until today he is one of the most successful hnw^ers 
in New Ilampshiie, and his practice includes the highest order of 
cases. Mr. liurns, although a good lawyer in all branches of his 
profession, especially excels as an advocate. He is, what most of 
our lawyers and even i)ublic speakers are not, a natural orator. 



274 IIISTOUY OF WILTON. 

The whole bent and inclination of his mind has, from his earliest 
years, always been in this direction. He has given himself a 
thorough training and practice, at the bar, on the stump and on all 
those varied occasions when a public speaker is called upon to 
address the people. This natural talent, thus trained, has made 
him a clear-cut, incisive and polished orator, who never fails to hold 
and impress his audience. It can be said of him, what can be said 
of very few men, that he excels in advocacy and genei-al oratory. 
His arguments before juries best illustrate his power as a speaker, 
while his public addresses exhibit his peculiar charm as an orator. 
As an advocate he ranks among the first in the New Hampshire 
bar. As an orator he compares favorably with our best public 
speakers. He has held various important offices in the line of his 
profession. In 187G he was appointed by Governor Cheney county 
solicitor for Hillsborough County, and was subsequently reelected 
to that oflice by the people ; the constitution in the meantime hav- 
ing been changed so as to make the office elective instead of 
appointive. He held this office in all seven years, and discharged 
satisfactorily the difficult and delicate duties of a prosecuting ollicer 
in a large county. In February, 1881, he was appointed United 
States district attorney of New Hampshire, and in February, 1885, 
was reappointed to that office, bringing to the performance of its 
duties the same zeal and fidelity which he does to all his pro- 
fessional labors. 

]Mr. Burns has been a life-long Republican. His father, Charles 
A. Burns, was an active and prominent anti-slavery worker in that 
little baud of anti-slavery agitators -which existed in jMilfoi;d. 
Young Burns, when a boy, was brought in contact with such men 
as Parker Pillsbury, Wendell Phillips, William Lloyd Garrison and 
Frederic Douglass, and im]:»ibed the sentiments with which they 
were animated, so that by force of these influences he was naturally 
a Republican, welcoming this party as the means to carry out the 
principles of emancipation and freedom. When quite youug his 
interest in the Republican cause, together with his aptitude for 
public speaking, led him to take the stump for his party. For 
years he has i)erformed in this way the most efficient service for the 
Republican party, and today is one of its ablest and most eloquent 
stuuq)-speakers. IMr. IJurns was elected county treasurer of Hills- 
borough County in 18(54 and 186;). He was also a member of the 
New Hampshire State Senate in 1873 and again in 187!>, and in 
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BIOGRArmCAL SKETCHES. 275 

l)iomiuent part in directing and shaping tlie legislation of those 
years. In 1M7!» he was appointed by Governor Head on his staff 
as judge advocate general, with tlie rank of brigadier general. He 
was a delegate at large to the National Republican Convention at 
Cincinnati in 1<S7(), and represented the New Hampshire delegation 
on the Committee on Resolutions. He was one of the three New 
Hampshire delegates who strenuously opposed Mr. Blaine's nomina- 
tion for presidency, at first voting for Mr. Bristow, and finally for 
Mr. Hayes. He was selected to preside at the Republican State 
Convention held at Concord September 10, 1878, and upon assum- 
ing the chair made one of his characteristic speeches. The speech 
was delivered just after the Greenback party had won a victory in 
Maine, and when the public mind was full of false theories, and the 
high ground taken by the speaker in favor of honest money and 
national faith created a deep impression throughout the state. It 
was everywhere commended as a strong and forcible presentation 
of the issues of the hour. 

Mr. Burns is a man of scholarly tastes and habits ; he has a line 
law library, one of the best in the state, and a choice and \aluable 
collection of miscellaneous books. He is an honorary member of 
the New Hampshire Historical Society and also of the New Eng- 
land Historical and (ienealogical Society. In 1874 Dartmouth 
College conferred on Mr. Burns the honorary degree of A. M. He 
is a life-long and prominent ]Mason, having taken thirty-two degrees 
in that order. He has also been master of the lodge with which he 
is connected. 

DAVID AviirriNci. — nv ciiaklks ii. uluns. 

David Whiting is the son of Oliver and Fanny (Stiles) Whiting, 
and was born at the old Whiting homestead, now the county farm, 
in Wilton, August 26, 1810. Oliver Whiting was a native of 
Temple, and a successful farmer. He was a strong, sensible, reso- 
lute man, and acfpiired a competence. He had four childreji, of 
whom David was the only son. He located upon a large farm in 
Wilton, and carried it on until declining years prevented his giving 
active attention to it, when David took control, and ultimately suc- 
ceeded to its ownership. David Whiting is, therefore, a native of 
Wilton, and, with the exception of a few years, has always lived 
there. His life has been one of great usefulness. He received the 
ordinary instructions of the district school in his neighl)orhood, but 



276 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

tilt' school w;\s seldom, if over, kei)t for more than two months in the 
year, and then in the winter. In suuuner he did not attend, l)ut 
worked on his father's farm. He began to work almost as soon as 
he eonimeneed to walk, and he has never been idle since. At the 
age of eight he did the chores and took care of the cattle. Although 
his school days and the hours spent in reading and studying books 
were few, he has, through his keen observing powers, accpiired a 
large store of practical information, and has become a Itusiuess 
man of unusual intelligence. With a l)ody aglow with health, knit 
together with muscles as strong as steel, and which has never been 
hurt by intemperance or abuse, and with a mind as clear and bright 
as sunlight, it is not strange that we find him. at the age of seventy- 
live, full of vigor and enterprise, pushing along with all the enthusi- 
asm of youth. It is useful to record the life of such a man. It 
affords an instance of what perseverance, enterprise, courage and 
lidelity will do. ^Ir. Whiting possesses all these traits, hence his 
success. 

Before he was twenty years old he kept a store in Temple, for 
awhile, belonging to his father ; subsequently he went to Fitchlnirg, 
^Massachusetts, and there erected a building in which he carried on 
trade for some three years, and in the meantime built and sold three 
dwelling-houses. He then sold out at Fitchburg, and returned to 
Wilton and his father's farm. He bought the farm and carried it 
on for many years. jMr. Whiting married, October 5, I80O, Emma, 
daughter of Isaac Spalding of AVilton. He was more than fortunate 
in his marriage. In all of his years since and in every undertaking 
he has been aided by the intelligent assistance of his wife, who is .a 
lady of rare beauty of character, and whose domestic life has been 
the chief charm of JMr. Whiting's beautiful home. 

About two years after his purchase of the old homestead, the 
barn, with one hundred and tifty tons of hay, was burned. This 
was a severe loss. He had from tifty to seventy-five head of cattle, 
and winter was approaching. There was no time to be lost. In 
this emergency Mr. AVhiting's grit and courage were manifest. 
Storms test ships ; so dilliculties and trials test men. He secured a 
company of men, went into the woods and cut the trees and turned 
them into lumber, and in about one month completed a barn one 
hundred and twenty feet by forty, which still stands, a monument 
to his courage and perseverance in the most trying circumstances. 
Mr. Whiting in time iiiailc his fann one of tlie most valuable in 



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BIOGKAPIIICAL SKETCHES. 2<< 

the state. It was one of the hirgest. and possibly the hirgest dan-y 
farm in the state, luit it did not satisfy him. He wanted mon- 
luisiness.* 

The visitor to the thrifty town of Wilton can see on every hand 
the evidences of tlie enterprise of David Whiting & Sons. It is fair 
to say that to the indomital>le enterprise of David Whiting the town 
owes more than to any other i)erson. His force and industry have, 
foi' n full half-centnry, been a source of encouragement to all 
with whom he has associated. In ISGfi Mr. Whiting erected a 
large hotel in Wiltou. For years lie was its landlord. He was 
a model one. Tnder his management the Whiting House became a 
famous summer resort. In 1S7^, in a disastrous conflagration 
which visited the town, it was burned, and was never rel)uilt. Tiie 
site was sut»se(iuently presented to the town by Mr. Whiting, and 
is now occupied by the new Town House. He has twice represented 
the town in the state Legislature. 

^Ir. and Mrs. Whiting, Octo])er :'), 1X80, celebrated their golden 
wedding. He was seventy : she was sixty-seven years old. It 
was a memorable occasion. Children, grandchildren and friends 
from far and near gathered to the charming home of the worthy 
couple in Wilton, and all were I'eceived with that genuine hospital- 
ity for which Mr. and Mrs. Whiting are so well known. More 
than three iiundred were present and entertained. The day and 
evening were spent in pleasant reminiscences, in merr^'-making, 
song and dance. Many were the tokens of love and respect that 
were left with them ; and these, with the earnest words spoken, 
indicated the esteem in which they are held by their kinsmen, 
townsmen and friends. David Whiting is a strong, earnest man. 
The world needs sucli men. 

HON. .losKl'II NKWKl.I,. 

Joseph Newell was born in Reading, Massachusetts, in the 3'ear 
171)4. His father died soon after, so that he had no recollection of 
him. His mother married, for her second husbaiKl, John Cofran of 
Charlestowu, Massachusetts, where the family, consisting of two 
sous and two daughters, Avere brought up. After leaving school, 
Joseph was placed in a store, and afterwards went into the West 



* We omit lien- tlu' accoiiiil of tlif milk biisiui'ss, lor which see CliiipftT XXA'I. of this 
History. 



278 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

ludia goods business iu Chariest own Square under tlie tirni-nanie 
of Newell & 'riionipson, where the firm carried on an extensive 
liusiuess with the country towns of Vermont and New Hampshire, 
exchanging goods for the country products, wiiich in tliose days 
were l)rought down b}' the slow pi'ocess of teaming. 

In lS-2;> he felt o]>liged to make a change, on account of ill health, 
1o a climate free from east winds and salt air, and his step-father, 
,Iohn Cofran, who had been obliged to take a place in Wilton for 
debt, advised iiis son to go to this place as an experiment, and see 
how it might agree with him. He had married Lavina Hoi)kins, 
daughter of Colonel Samuel Hopkins of Wilmington, Massachusetts, 
the year previous, and with his 3'oung Avife he started for New 
Hampshire, never once thinking that his stay would be more than 
temporary : but his health became so uuicii improved by the pure 
air that he concluded to remain for a time, and commenced business 
in the middle of Wilton. At that time all the business of the town 
centered there, and the country store was the grand rendezvous for 
all the town's people to exchange, not only their products, but their 
sentiments and opinions on ,all important questions of the day. 
The hall over the store was the caucus room ; adjoiniiig was a large 
Free Masons' hall ; the post-ollice was connected with the store ; 
therefore one may readily see the many attractions of the central 
store of one of those old New England towns, where not only the 
atfairs of the town, but those of the state and nation as well, were 
discussed, oftentimes in a most exciting manner. 

At this period New Hampshire seemed to have taken a life lease 
of the Democratic party. Democracy was the law, if not the gospel, 
of both town and state for many long years, while the struggling 
minority were ever working to free themselves from the bondage of 
the dominant parly, occasioiially encouraged but only to be defeated, 
.loseph Newell was always one of tlie siaunch, hopeful opposition, 
— a Webster Wliig from the start. In this he was decided and fear- 
less, but annually on town meeting day was obliged to succumb to 
the will of the majority. It will be seen that he occupied a barren 
lield for political promotion. He clung to the Whig party, while it 
lasted, WMth the tenacity of life, but when the dissolving elements 
set in he took to what he considered the next best landing, the 
Republican l)arty, although with many regrets. In ISlWt and ISOG 
he was elected to the state Senate, which was the only political 
otlice he ever held; and periiaps here I cannot better illustrate 



lUOGRAI'IIICAL SKETCHES. 279 

a point ill Ills cliaiar-tef than l»y an extract taken from tlie Nashua 
Teh-Ln-apii : 

'J"hf late Hon. .losfpli Xcwcll ol Wilton was a jtositivf man. Iff had a 
mind of liis own. :is (Ih- sayin<? is, and fnisf«'d in his own jnd^mont. It is 
iclatcd ot liim tliaf when in the Senate, eounscl desired to arjijne a pend- 
iiij; measnir- : •• ^'oii may argue it all day," said Mr. Xewell, "mj-mind 
i~ made ii|)." And it turned out that it was made up afyainst the eouiisel. 

lie was a constant attendant and supporter of the Unitarian So- 
ciety of the town, and in former days his iiouse was always open to 
tiie gatherings of the clergy, whicli were frequent in those times ; 
and if he did not fully endorse the creed or belief of that denomina- 
tion at that time, it must be confessed that the gulf was not wid- 
ened as time went on with the development of more liberal ideas. 

When the railroad from Nashua was extended to Wilton, it com- 
pletely changed the old town, and all the business forsook the old 
liaunts of trade for the terminus of the railroad on the bank of the 
liver in the eastern part of the town. The subject of our sketch 
was not long in determining the only course left for him to take. 
He at once erected a store and house and afterwards other Imild- 
iiigs, and removed his business to this more thriving situation, 
where he continued to take an interest in the many enterprises of 
the town until IH/JT, when his wife died, and he then commenced 
to close up his business. While the old town was fast going to 
decay on account of its new rival, till it might have almost reminded 
one of (ioldsmitli's Deserted Milage, yet he could never entertain 
tiie thought of parting with his old home, surrounded as it is with 
charming scenery of woods and streams and witii a bold outlook on 
the grand old Temple hills, which he so much enjoyed tf) look upon 
in after life. liesides, in this house, built in 1800, his four chil- 
dren were born and the best and happiest days of his life were 
spent. With these feelings he was prompted to offer the old store 
and the adjoining buildings to his younger son, C. II. Newell, who 
immediately altered it into a spacious summer residence. The old 
homestead lie gave to his eldest son, George A. Newell, who made 
extensive repairs and alterations, and still occupies it during the 
summer months. These, and other imi)rovements, made the place 
an attractive home during the last days of the old gentleman's life, 
and one which he never failed to enjoy. 

Joseph Newell in any position in life would have been called a 
character. lie was, as has been said, a positive man. His nature 
was not of a frivolous kind ; of deception he ha<l none, but he had 



280 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

:i fii-m (letennination and decided opinions, strongly tinctured witlv 
a true sense of justice. He niiglit l)e regarded among men like a 
bowlder on the landscape, firm and immovable. An extract from 
an obituar}', printed in the Nashua Telegraph at the time of his 
death, may not be inappropriate in closing this brief sketch : 

DKATH oi- HON. .lOsKi'ii m.\\'i:m.. iKHi.'i ai;v 17. 1S81. 

Him. Joseph Newell died at his house iu Wilron at half-i)airt tlu-ee this 
['I'hursday] nioriiiug- at tlie advanced age of more than 90 years. The 
deceased was a native of Cliarlestown [IJeadiiig], ^Massachusetts. He 
came to Wiltou at an early age and was a progressive citizen and a prouii- 
iit'ut uuncluiut for more than fifty years. His popularity was such that 
lie tuiild have held almost any otticc iu the gift of liis town or district. 
Iiut lie sttMilily refused, until, aftei- th<' idose of the war, he was prevailed 
u]»ou to accept the uomiuatioii of state senator for the old seventh dis- 
trict, which included Nashua, lie was triinuphautly elected, and his 
course was such as to give him a sctoiid nomination aiul election. Mr, 
Xewell was the fouiuler and one oi the heaviest owners in the Newell 
Woollen ^[ill, and at dittereut times was concerned iu other enterpris(>s 
which he l)elieved to he for the advantage of his town. A few years ago 
lie met with .-i railroad accident at T.owell. while attending an agrictdtural 
fair, by which lie lost an arm. He did much to l)eautity and adorn his 
town and to encourage those who have struggled to build l)etfer homes 
for themselves. Mr. Newell was an old-srhool gentleman ; a man '" whose 
word was ;is goodas his bond;" a man who made friends and kept them 
to the very end of his life. Honest, industrious, rheerful, ready to bear 
his jKirt in all the burdens of his townsmen, seeking to be useful and to 
encourage .Mid foster a reciprocal feeling in those whose paths in life 
were parallel, he was a good citizen, whose inthuMice will be felt in years 
til come, for his example was worthy of emulation. He leaves a son and 
a ila lighter. 

sin.oMoN Kii>i>i:i! livkkmoim:. — kkom riti: iiisronv or iiiLLsnoitoi iin 

COINTV, 

lie was the liftli child of IJev. Jonathan Liverniore of Wilton, 
and was born March 2, 177!). lie was taught at home in his early 
years, but the common school was established before his entire 
youth had passed. In the summer he helped in the fields, and in 
winter in the woods ; his love for bis native hills and valleys grew 
with his growth, and continued to the end of his life. When 
advaticed enough in his studies, he entered Mr. Temberton's school 
for boys in Uillcrica, his mother's native place, where he remained 
till fitted for Harvard College, wiiich he entered in 17;Ml, and grad- 
uated in iso-J ill :i chiss large and distinuuishcd for its aitilitv. 




DANIEL CRAGIN. 



HIOGRAPIIICAL SKETCHES. 281 

He Studied law with Oliver Crosby, Esf^., of Dover, and was admit- 
ted to the bar about 180fi, and after a few years canu' to Milford as 
the earliest established lawyer of the town. Mr. Liverniore was 
eminently a lover of justice, beloved by those for whom lie labored ; 
he looked first to the public good, and was utterly averse to towns 
or citizens pursuing narrow or selfish ends. 

Political partisanship the most pronounced prevailed during Mr. 
Livermore's early life, but he could be no partisan. Unmoved liy 
the invectives of the partisans of France, he saw much more tiiat 
was good and hopeftd, and less that was mischievous, in the Federal 
party, which crystallized into the AVhig party ; he worked with that 
party until it was bereft of life, when he found himself a Free Soil 
sympathizer, and from that evolved a Republican. 

Mr. Livermore was a member of the First Congregational Churcli 
for nearly twenty-five years ; then a member of the First I'nitarian 
Society. He married Miss Abigail Atkins .larvis of Cambridge, 
^lassachusetts. Six children lived to mature age. A son and a 
daughter settled in Baltimore, Maryland ; another son in (ialena, 
Illinois, and the youngest son finally in Cambridge on the maternal 
grandfather's homestead. Two grandsons have been in the n.avy 
for 3'ears ; one grandson, Colonel Thomas L. Livermore, rose from 
the ranks to a colonelcy in tiie war of secession, was at the head of 
the largest manufactory in the country for some years, and is now a 
lawyer in Uoston. 

Through his long life Mr. Liverniore felt a keen interest in the 
colleges and schools of the country, in the young and their progress 
towards right living and good citizenship. He was a judicious 
friend, a wise counsellor and a good citizen. He died in .luly, 
l.s,')i>, in the eighty-first year of his life. His descendants surviv- 
ing at the date of this History are a daughter, twelve grandchildren 
and nineteen great-grandchildren, living in six dift'crent states. 



Daniel Cragin, fourth child of Augustus and .\lmira (Boynton) 
( ragin, was born in Merrimac, December -W , is;u;. His parents 
had ten children. When Daniel was but six months old. his fatluM', 
who was a farmer and mechanic, I'emoved from Merrimac to Tem- 
ple, Young Cragin was early taught to labor, his l)oyhood being 
spent on his father's farm until he was seventeen years old, when 
lie engaged witli John Newell of Lyndeborough to learn cabinet- 
work. After three years spent with liim, he went to Wilton, where 



282 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

for 11 year he was engaged in a furnitnre shop. Tlien returning to 
Lj'ndeborough, he, in company with a partner, purchased the sliop 
and business of Mr. Newell, his first employer. Continuing here 
with varying success something more than a year, Mr. Cragin dis- 
posed of liis interest in the business and came to what was known 
at tliat time as the 'Tutuam Corporation," in the nortli part of the 
town of Wilton. 

Tiiis was in IHoH. Mr. Cragin liad just attained his majority, 
and while, as before stated, he had had some business experience, 
yet fortune had not favored him with linancial success, and lie 
began business in Wilton, as a manufacturer of knife trays and 
toys, on a cash capital of ten dollars, lie rented one room in the 
Putnam Bobbin Factory iu which to carry on his manufacturing. 
Continuing here two years and meeting with fair success, he pur- 
chased a small building on the site of liis present factory, and 
removed his manufacturing there. Soon after this be built an addi- 
tion to his shop, and from that time to the present, as the exigencies 
of his increasing business have demanded, he has made additions to 
the space and the facilities with which he started. In addition to 
the water-power, which at the beginning was suUlcieut to operate 
liis machinery, he has since found it necessary to add steam-power, 
and now both are in use. 

About the autumn of 187G Mr. Cragin began the manufacture of 
dry measures, which has since grown to be the leading feature of 
his business. At the time when he undertook this line of manu- 
facturing, the machinery in use for the purpose was very crude 
indeed ; in fact, the measures were bent 'and made almost entirely' by 
hand. And just here comes a practical illustration of the genius or 
faculty which, more than all others, has made New England the 
centre of capital and the cradle of progress in America : the faculty 
of invention, that predominant and distinguishing characteristic of 
the Yankee charactei', which, seeing a need, proceeds at once to 
devise a way of supplying it. With a singleness of purpose and a 
determination to succeed, i\Ir. Cragin began at once to devise simple 
and labor-saving machines to do what had hitherto been done onl^' 
by hand. One contrivance after another was made, experimented 
with, improved and i)erfecte(l, until now, by the aid of various ingen- 
ious, curiously contrived, yet simple machines, the lumber is carried 
through the manifold processes necessaiy to convert it into meas- 
ures of various sizes and c'ai)acities, in an amazingly rapid and 
skilful manner; until the vessels are completed, the whole work is 



BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES. 283 

practically done by inachiuery. And what is more, eveiy piece of 
machinery in Mr. Cragin's factory, except a few of the simpler con- 
trivances, is the prodnct of his own inventive genins. The 
improved facilities wtiich ho has thns created for himself have 
enabled him to prodnce first-class work at prices which have prac- 
tically' driven from the field all competitors, so that in the area 
which he attempts to cover, he has almost a monopoly in this spe- 
cialty. In addition to manufactnring he has dealt more or less in 
lumber, real estate, etc., and has made other investments. 

lie has been selectman of the town of Wilton five years, and chair- 
man of the board for three years. He represented his town in the 
Legislatnre two years, 187o-G, and in 1SH4 was nominated as a 
candidate for senator on the Democratic ticket, but with no chance 
of election, as the district is strongly Keput)lican. Mv. Cragin is 
a stauncli, though tolerant. Democrat, In-oad and liberal in both 
political and religious views. He is one of the directors of the 
Wilton Savings IJank. He married, ^NlarclV 21), IS")!), Jane L., 
daugiiter of John and Lucetta (Draper) DoUiver of Lyndeborough. 

HKNUV NKWTON GIIAV. ntOM THE HISTORY OK IIILI.SI'.OUOICIH 

COVNTY. 

Henry X. Gray was born January 4, l.s2r), at what is known as 
" Gray's Corners " in Wilton. He is descended from Joseph Gray, 
who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, and participated 
in the battle of Ticonderoga. Joseph Gray was by occupation a 
farmer, and was a man of great energy and force of character. He 
retained his interest in military aft'airs, and after the Hevolutionary 
War he became adjutant of militia, a position which he held for 
many years. He was a man of robust constitution, full of energy, 
:in early riser, and noted for his push and vigor. He lived to be 
more than eighty years of age. His wife was Chloe Abbot. 

Calvin Gray was his son, and was brought up on his father's 
farm. When about eighteen years of age, he learned blacksmith- 
iug with James Means of Wilton, and followed that occupation as 
long as he lived. He was a genial, pleasant man, and fond of the 
jollities of life. He inherited his father's love for military aft'airs, 
and rose to the rank of adjutant of militia, the same rank his father 
had formerly held. He married Clarissa King. They had three 
children who survived hiin : II. Newton : Harriet N., who married 
Henry K. Frencii of Peterborougii, and died, leaving one child; 
and Charles D., who married Kate Spaulding of. Mason, and died, 



284 HISTOIJY OF WILTON. 

leaving no issui'. Calvin (Jni}' was l)orn in 1S(»(), and died in ISOO. 

II. X. (iiay was Ijionght nj) on the farm and in the blacksmith 
slioii of iiis father, witli whom he remained until he attained his 
majoi'ity. He then hired the shop of his father, and condneted 
)>nsiness for liinisi'll'. I pon his father's decease, he purchased of 
the other heirs their interest in the estate, and has successful!}' 
prosecuted the business, to which he added carriage building, to 
the present time. He was the originator of what is known as the 
Wilton Wagon, and lias made a specialty of its manufacture for 
several years. Ih' lias the rei)utation of doing thoroughly lirst- 
dass work, and has the grandest of tributes paid him by his 
neighbors — tiiat of being in all respects an ui)right, reliable, truth- 
ful man. lie is a Republican in politics and a rnitarian in 
religion, lie is an inchistrious, pushing man and has made for him- 
self and his family a beautiful home. He married, January .'5, 
IS."),'), 'Sluvy Ann Heath of IJarre, Massachusetts, an estimable lady. 
They have three chihben. [See (iraj' Genealogy.] 

Mr. (iray's venerable mother, who is still living [now deceased, 
l.ss.s], is ill many respects a remarkable woman, possessing a strong 
mind in a strong body. .She has been a woman of remarkable 
activity and industry, of ilear judgment and sound common sense, 
full of life and energy. She has, perhaps, done more labor and 
suceessfully rarritMl through greater res[)onsibilities than any other 
woman of the comnuiiiily. She has been a model New P^nglantl 
hoiisekee[)er ; neat, frugal, industrious and self-reliant. Such 
mothers have given to the world the successful men of the world. 
She has all her life prided herself on promptitude, never failing.to 
perform to tlu' letter whatever she promised; and this trait, inher- 
ited by her son, has been the key-note of his success in business, 
and of his standing as a reliable man among hi.s fellow-tOAvnsmen. 
It is a pleasure to be able to preserve on the pages of history some 
rei'ord of the virtues of such wives and mothers. All honor to their 
memory, and may their descendants revere their names, and emu- 
late the example of their iinsellish, noble lives I 

HON. ISAAC s|-\|.i.iN(;. — r.y iSAAC srA!.l>lN(, WIHTINi;. 

Isaac Spalding was born in New Ipswich, February 1. ITtMl. 
His father removed 1o Wilton witii his family in ISOO. Having had 
what ediicalion he could get at the district school, Mr. Spalding 
slart«'d out in ls(i;i i,, ,.:irii his living. He took service with Mr. 
Kobcil b'i'cd. a st<.ie-kce|.ci(.t Amherst, who took him into partner- 



BIOGKAPHIOAL SKETCHKS. 285 

ship in ISK"). Ihiviiig s[)l'1iI l,i;n yc:uvs in Uiis ichitidM. he nioxcd lo 
Nashua and opened a store for himself on Main Stieel. The u(jods 
dealt in were the general mibeellany of a country store (jf the time. 
Here lie laid the foundation of his fortune. The village was thriving, 
and Mr. Spalding's shrewdness easily secured for him a large share 
of its i)rosperity. Though still successful, he gave up business in 
IM.js, and thenceforward devoted himself to i)ul)lic enterprises and 
the care of his estate. This voluntary relinquishment of a i»rolital»le 
business, when he w'as only forty-two years old, is a sullicicmt 
answer to the charge of avarice, to which his subseiiuent wealth 
exposed him. Having been selectman, representative and moder- 
ator, he Avas now promoter of the Concord Rtiilroad and one or 
other of its ollicers for thirty years; inendjer of the Constitutional 
Convention in IHi'A); member of the Governor's Council, 1<S«;(;, 'CT 
and '(>8 ; trustee and president of the State Asylum for the Insane 
in 18()o and IH(il), respectively; president of the Nashua Hank, &c. 
He died ^Nlay II, I.s7r>, being rei)uted to be the richest man in the 
state. 

He possessed all the business (jualitieti in good proportion, but 
the dominant ones of his nature were two, caution and thrift. 
First, his caution : his maxim in investing was, better take six per 
cent, interest on a safe principal than ten per cent, on a risky one. 
Thus his income was uninterrupted, his capital had few periods of 
enforced idleness. No alluring prospectus could captivate his 
judgment. If he invested in new, unproved undertakings, such as 
the Concord Railroad, his motive was something more than inune- 
diate money-making ; he hoped to benelit the connnunity in which 
lie lived. Hut he said to promoters of distant enterprises : " I have 
no interest in them except as investments, and before investing, I 
prefer to see them completed and established, so that I can judge 
of their value." The bank of which he was an otHcer is said never to 
have had a dollar's worth of poor loans. Second, his thrift: ambi- 
tious to be wealthy, he clung to his purpose, and looked avcU to the 
dollars to see that they were saved and put to work. Yet lie felt 
IK) miser's glee in handling money. His care of his cstale was a 
l)iecc of his character and resulted not frcMii instinct but from prin- 
i-\[)\q. He protested against dissipation and luxury in all their 
forms, not alone in what money was accountable for. He frittered 
away just as little time and strength as he did money. \Vhen he 
spent, he spent freely, and got something for his outlay worth 
having. Thus his house was the richest in the city for its time. 



28 H HISTORY OF WILTON. 

solid anil linished to the lust degree. He travelled imieli, and 
l)ought the most comfortable accommodations attainable, and his 
gifts were not niggardly. lie married Lucy Kendall of Amherst, 
May 1, 1828. She was born December lo, 171)6, and is now living 
[May, 1888]. They had two children, both of whom died in child- 
hood. 

UKV. SAMIEI. r.AKKETT, 1». li. 

Rev. Sanuiel Barrett, the eldest son of ^lajor Ucujamin Fiskc 
and Betsey (Gerrish) Barrett, was born August 11, 1795, in 
Koyalston, ^Massachusetts. His father removed to Wilton April 
22, 1803, in whose district schools young Barrett received his rudi- 
mentary education. He loved his books, and at an early age began 
to dream of obtaining a liberal education, and of becoming a minis- 
ter of the gospel. He became a member of the family of Rev. 
Thomas Beede, and by his instruction was prepared for college. 
He graduated at Harvard College in 1818, and at the Cambridge 
Divinity School in 1822. After preaching in various New England 
•parishes and in Philadelphia and Baltimore, he was invited to the 
pastorate of the Twelfth Congregational Society of Boston, and was 
ordained February !), 1825. He ministered to this church and 
society till 1858, when he resigned his oflicc on account of 'inlirmity 
and age, much to the regret of his people, and received the gra- 
tuity of six; thousand dollars as token of their gratitude and esteem. 

Dr. Barrett, besides his special labors in his own society, Avas a 
large public l)enefactor, as editor of various religious periodicals 
and as a writer of tracts ; he was chaplain of the ^Massachusetts 
State Senate, missionary of the American Unitarian Association, 
and author of many discourses and occasional addresses. He aided 
the members of his own family in ol)taining a liberal education, 
and extended a helping hand to others. After his resignation he 
removed to the Highlands, Roxbury, wheie he lived till his death, 
June 21, 18()(). His memoir and sermons were published by his 
devoted i)arishioner, Lewis G. Pray. His immediate neighbor and 
friend in the West Church, Boston, Rev. Cyrus A. Bartol, D. D., 
has recorded his estimate of the life and character of Dr. Barrett, 
to which we are sure all his friends will cordially assent as not over- 
drawn, but as sound and true. We quote his beautiful words: 

As :i int";ii-licr. Dr. UmiiMl was rcijanled as liaviiij; but tew. il any. 
>MiM'riors in tlic oll'c'.tivcncss dl liis pulpit iniiiistratlous. I'hcic was 
iiothiiiii- altuiil liiiii told. iiHlitVcrfiit oi- tamo; ralluT. an cxtraonliiiarv 



lUOGKAT'IIICAL SKETCHES. 287 

f<'rv(ir. I never met liiiii but to see this divine .inlor in his I'iiee. hear it 
in liis v(jiee. and niaik it in liis manner. Vet tliere w.-is no allrihnle in 
him his friends would perhaijs sooner sin<j;le out than liis wisdom, tliou^rli 
it was wisdom without suspicion of manas^ement or eunnin>r. He was as 
simple as lie was wise. Brii;ht and eheerinj;' views liis own mind mov<'d 
him to take. To him in his <;oodness, all was >^ood. The world was a 
<j;ood world; the race was a good race; all fortune was good fortune, and 
Providence was iurtnitoly good. In the darkest time he never despaired. 
I supi)ose there never was i)rofounder faith in the future of mankind, and 
the immortal destiny and bliss of the children of men. Never was pity 
more tender or reflective or circumspect. I should leave out one of the 
principal traits if I omitted this uniform, unsurpassed forbearance to rub 
unnecessarily the sore si)ot. Not that he was reticent or close. He was 
trans[)arent and altogether decided in his opinion. But he ditl'ered 
entirely from those who are diligent to thrust in the prol)e where they 
have not been called as surgeons, and in ehating into morbid activity old 
and lialf-healed wounds. The young are good judges, and he singularly 
drew them as a teacher in early life, lie was a good man. Perhaps no 
clergjinan has been more beloved Ijy his parishioners and professiomil 
associates. Many a heart was in the coftiii holding tlie precious remains 
that had been his body, the shrine of a nature as noble ami atlectionate as 
is ever dressed in liuman form, still keeping, in decay, his innocent and 
generous look. 

Dr. r>arrett married, September 11, 1832, Mary Susan (ireen- 
wood, daughter of Dr. Greenwood of Boston, and sister of the emi- 
nent I'nitarian minister. Rev. Dr. F. W. P. Greenwood, minister of 
King's Chapel, a hxdy of the most beautiful and winning Christian 
character. She died INIarch 1."), 1<S71. Dr. and Mrs. Harrett had 
eight children, four sons and four daughters, and numerous grand- 
children and great-grandchildren. 

I{p:V. DAVID GACU.. 

Key. David Gage, l)orn December 26, I'SOl), in Wilton, is tlie son 
of Richard and Betsey (Hutchinson) Gage, lie writes: " AVlien I 
was quite a young man, J helped make the brick for the Baptist 
meeting-house. In 182!) I left AVllton to work for Luther Law- 
rence of Groton, Massachusetts. After working for Mr. Lawrence 
one year I returned to Wilton. In 1831 I became a member of 
the Baptist Chm-ch. Subsequently I entered the institution at 
New Ilam[)ton. In 18;3;> the Baptist Church in Wilton gave me a 
license to preach. In 18;31 I commenced to preach in East Wash- 
ington, and was ordained as pastor of the Baptist Church there Sep- 
tember 23, l83o. In 184o I was dismissed from the pastoral care of 
the church in East Washington, and became pastor of the Baptist 



288 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

('Iiiiich in New lUtsion tlic saiiii' year. In l'S.")o I was appointed 
by tlio Ni'w Ilaiiipsliirc l>ai)tist Convenliun as tlieir domestic mis- 
sionary. I laltored in this ca[)acity in Ac-worth, Marlovv and I'nity 
until l'S(;2. wlien 1 was appointed missionary and lluancial agent. 
In 187<s I resigned my agency, having labored for the Convention 
twenty-three years. In 1862 I removed to ^Manchester, where I 
have resided until the present time. Since 1878 I have preached 
nearly all the time as a stated supi)ly in diflt'erent churches. J have 
been able to preach nearly every Sabbath for lifty years. I am 
here in East Canaan as a stated supply, and [»reacli every Sabbatli. 
I wish to die with the harness on." 

i!i:v. r.i'iiit.vni vkahodv. d. d. 

He was the son of Ephraim and Khoda (Abbot) Peabo<ly, and 
was born March 22, 1807. He was litted for college at I'iiillips 
Exeter Academy, and graduated at Bowdoiu College in 1827, and 
at Cam])ridge Divinity School in 18;30. After i)reacliing for some 
time ill Meadville, Pennsylvania: Cincinnati, Ohio; and ^Mobile, 
Alal)ama, he was settled over the luitarian Church in New IJedford, 
iNIassachusetts, in June, 18o8. He became minister of King's Chai)el 
in r>oston in January, 184(!. He married 3Iary Jane Derby of 
Salem, ^Massachusetts, in XH'd:). He received the degree of Doctor 
of Divinity from liowdoin College in 18-18. He died November 
28, 185(). "A man of sound judgment and self-sacrificing benevo- 
lence, combining with great i)ractical wisdom the utmost simplicity 
and [)urity of character." 

The following beautiful i)icture of Dr. Peabody, drawn by the 
loving hand of Rev. John II. Morison, D. 1)., for several years his 
associate in the New Bedford society, is as true as it is beautiful. 
It is taken from a sermon preached May 20, 1888, at the liftietii 
anniversary of the last services in the old church : 

It was my |)rivlk'j:;e fifty years ajjo to be ordiiimMl Ik re llic Mssociate 
pastor of this society witli one of whom 1 can liardl\ lliiiik witlioiil llic 
rlecpcst sense of i:;iateful emotion ami affection-. lie \va< one >>( tlij.' 
truest, wisest, saiiitliest of men. a man of widely extended leaiiniiji'. a 
man of far-reaeliiiiii;. self-forirettini>- sympathies and aflectious. ]oviii<>- and 
)>eloved as few men liave ever been, a man in wliose laiiie and Mlieial 
nature no room could l»e found for so mui-h as a momentary su-i-icsliou 
that was not ncneious antl manly, a man very modest in ids estimal<' (d' 
himself, if he tliou-^ht of himself al all. dillideut apparently in his hiter- 
eourse with others. Ijut in aii emer<;'eney no man w:is more iiulependent 
or seil-reiianl. and no man lira\er in tioulded limes nor truer to the 




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deepest couvietious of nature thau he. Once I leiiieinber. when we were 
returning from a sueeession of pari.sli ealLs, he said to nie, and I heartil\' 
assented to what he said : " Among all these homes which we have 
entered there is hardly one which it is not a pleasure and a privilege 
to visit." So it was. here, fifty years ago. And tlie cordial good feeling 
which united your ministers extended to all the members of their house- 
holds. A dear child* of his, beautiful in person and lovelj' even lieyond 
what is usual at that most attractive age, dying before slie had completed 
her tliirtieth year, bore to her grave a name whicli, from its associations, 
could not but bind all still more closely together. 

With these great qualities added to extraordinary beauty and personal 
attractions, our friend was trusted, beloved and honored as few men ever 
are. In any community he could not fail to have a commanding influence, 
especially with the most intelligent, highest and upright members of 
society. As a preacher, he was grave, impressive, instructive, with a 
voice sometimes hard, often monotonous, sometimes deep, rich, melodious, 
filling out as with organ tones passages of sustained moral dignity and 
power, sometimes like the sunlight at even-song, illnmiuating with richest 
hues pictures of rare poetic beauty, or, most effective of all, flowing as a 
tearful melody through passages of tender, melting pathos, such as I 
have never found in any other preachers. 

For five years we worked here together, the labors of the parish pretty 
equally divided between us, he the principal, I the assistant. It was a 
most hiippy, aftectionate union, no shadow of misunderstanding falling 
on the relationship which bound us to each other and to our own people. 
And it is a great happiness now to see the same friendship drawing our 
childreifs children affectionately together. 

HKV. WAHHKN lUKTON. 

lie was the son of Jonathan and Persis (Warren) liurtou. and 
was born, November 23, 1800, in Wilton. He was fitted for 
college by his pastor, Rev. Thomas lieede, and graduated at Har- 
vard in 1821. He went through the course of the Cambridge 
Divinity School, but was obliged to suspend his studies for a time 
on account of ill health. He travelled one summer as the agent of 
the American rnitarian Association, being the first who acted in 
that capacity. Health restored, and the course of study finished, 
he received the customary license to preach. In March, 1828, he 
was ordained as the first pastor of a new Unitarian Society at East 
Cambridge, Massachusetts. Resigning the charge of the society at 
the end of the first year, he supplied the pulpit at Washington for a 
time, and afterwards preached at Keene, Nashua, Hingham, Wal- 
thani and other places. In August, 1844, he entered upon his 

* riif lirst wilf of Cliarlfs VV^. Eliot, I'resiiJiiit of IJarvuril University. . i 



290 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

duties iib ininifstei-:it-hiigo iu Ijostou, and renuiined in that position 
until the autumn of 184y. lie afterwards beeame niiuister-at-hirge 
and chaplain of the county prison in Worcester, Massachusetts, 
where he remained two years. He then devoted himself to writing 
and lecturing. He was the author of the " District School as It 
Was," " Home Education," and several other publications, and 
was an eminent i)romoter of education. He was a most earnest 
and enthusiastic man, of guileless childlikeness, and warm and 
affectionate sympathies. Born in the cold north, he had all the 
ardent temperament proverbially attributed to the children of a 
tropical clime. 

He married, June "2(!, 1828, Sarah, daughter of Deacon John and 
Sarah (Parker) Flint, a woman of rare beauty of person and 
character, who died October 11, 1836, and in 181.') he married 
INIary INIerritt, of Salem, INIassachusetts, who still survives him. 
He died in Salem, June (5, 18G(). His son and daughter by his 
first wife deceased before him. 

EPIIUAIM IJUOWN. 

He is the son of Ephraim and Sarah (King) Brown, and was 
born October 1, 181'.). He gave up his intention of a collegiate 
course upon his father's death, and took his father's place in the 
family and on the farm, and taught school in the winter. In 181^) 
he dis[)osed of the farm, and entered Phillips Academy in Andover, 
Massachusetts, and soon after was elected assistant teacher in the 
Moody Gramnuir School iu Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1850 he 
engaged in trade, and in 1854 he invented and patented the safe.ty 
alarm money drawer, which now in some form is in universal use. 
From 1858 to 18(55 he gave popular lectures to lyceums, schools 
and societies on geology and paleontology. He has spent one 
season in Europe. In 1848 he was one of the founders of the 
Howard Life Insurance Company of Boston, and in 1865 was 
elected its president and treasurer. He was one of the originators 
of the First National Bank of Lowell in 18G4. He is a trustee in 
the Central Savings Bank of Lowell, and has acted as guardian 
and trustee in other cases. He is now engaged in the manufacture 
of cabinet lathes. 

OEOKGE IJROWN, M. 1). FliOM THE BUOWN (iKNKALOliY. 

He is the son of liphraim and Sarah (King) Brown, and was 
born October 11, 182;J. He fitted for college at Andover, Massa- 



BIOGKAl'HICAL SKETCHES. 291 

cluisetts, eutered IJurlingtoii College, Vermont, studied luetlicine 
vvitli Dr. Noniuin Sniitli of (Jroton, Massacliuselts, and matricu- 
lated ill Jelfersou College, Philadelphia, and in the I'niversity of 
New York. In !«;")() he settled in Barre, Massachusetts, in the 
successful practice of his profession as a physician. In 1^-31 lie 
became the pioi)rietor of a small institution for the education of 
feeble-minded children, in Harre, which he and his wife have con- 
ducted with such ability, skill and success, that it has become an 
asylum widely known, and second to no other similar one in the 
world. Dr. IJrowu spent four months in P^urope, in 187."3, in visit- 
ing the principal public, and the most noted private, institutions of 
this class. lie found the reputation of the IJarre Asylum had 
preceded him, and ensured him access and welcome. He has been 
for several years a councillor of the Massachusetts Medical Society ; 
he is a member of the New England Psychological Society ;* also of 
the National Association of Superintendents of Asylums for the 
Insane ; and is president of the Association of American Sui)erin- 
tendents of Institutions for Feeble-minded Youth. In 1884, besides 
visiting almost every state in the Union, Dr. IJrown spent fourteen 
weeks in travelling on the Pacific and northwest coast. The 
buildings and grounds of his asylum manifest great taste, ingenuity 
and skill in tiieir plan and management, and in their adaptability to 
supply the wants, cultivate the sensibilities, and secure the com- 
forts of the inmates. The institution is a great blessing to the 
unfortunate, and most of those who leave it have become better 
fitted to Itear the burdens and carry on the battle of life. 

Dr. IJrown married, November 1, 1850, Catharine Wood of 
Groton, Massachusetts. Mm. IJrown is widely known as a writer 
for medical and popular magazines, and has furnished copious 
letters for publication from her note-book of travels in IMexico. 

KEV. LUlilM 15UKT0N UOCKWOOD. 

lie was the son of Lubiin and Lydia (IJurton) Rockwood, and 
the grandson of Ebenezer Rockwood, M. D., and was born August 
8, 181(3. He studied at New Ipswich Academy, graduated at 
Dartmouth College in 183tJ, taugiit school one year and studied 
two years at Andover Theological Seminary, ending his studies 
there in 18i;3. He was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 
1841, and became financial agent of Union Theological Seminary 
in New York city for seven years. He married. May 1, 1845, 



292 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Ab])y Auu, daughter of Deacou Ezra Abbot. He was iustalled 
iu July, 1850, over the Congregational Church in Rocky Hill, Con- 
necticut, as colleague with Dr. Chapin. In 1850 he resigned his 
pastorate, and became agent for one year of the American Tract 
Society for Connecticut. In April, 1800, he was appointed secretary 
of the New England l)ranch of the American Tract Society, and 
removed to Koxbiiry, ^lassachusetts. He had his tract office and 
depository in IJoston, and was engaged in travelling much and 
in making public addresses throughout New England. He was 
distinguished for his efficiency and popular gifts. He continued in 
this service till his death, INI ay 7, 1872. His widow continues 
to reside in Koxbury. ^Ir. Rockwood was an earnest and devoted 
minister, of great wisdom and usefulness, and exerted a wide-spread 
influence in the religious bodies to which he consecrated his life. 

GEOKdE 1.. DASCOISIBK. HY GEOKGK W. IJUirxtES. 

George L. Dasconibe was born in Wilton, April 0, 1818. His 
early life was spent on the farm, with the privilege of attending the 
district school during the two terms, summer and winter, of each 
year. He was fortunate iu ol)taining instruction for a few terms 
at the Teachers' Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts. At the age 
of seventeen he began teaching what was called the winter term in 
the district schools of Wilton and the adjoining towns ; this occu- 
pation he followed during the winter for more than thirty years. 
The writer of this article was one of his pupils for several of those 
terms, and remembers him as a kind and lenient teacher, taking a 
lively interest in the best welfare of his scholars, Iteing thorough ih 
his methods, and winning for himself the respect and highest regard 
of his pupils and also of their parents. He was superintending 
school committee in this town for nearly twenty years ; sometimes 
having sole charge, at other times being associated with other gen- 
tlemen, in that important office. Mr. Dasconibe has always resided 
in his native town, and when not engaged in the schools, his occu- 
pation has been farming. He joined the Patrons of Husbandry, 
held various offices in that body, and was chaplain of the New 
Hampshire State Grange for six years. He was twice elected to 
represent the town in the State Legislature, serving in that body in 
1858 and 185!) . 

May 25, 184!», he married .Julia A., daughter of Captain Ilermon 
Pettengill of Wilton. Tliey had only one child, a son, Everard 



BIOGRAPniCAL SKETCHES. 293 

Willie, who graduated froiu liobart College in l-S.SO ; after gradua- 
tion he went to San Antonio, Texas, where he died the following 
year. 

•lOSKini IIALK ABBOT. IJV KUANCIS i:i,LIN(; WOOD ABBOT. 

Joseph Hale Abbot was the eldest son of Deacon Ezra and 
Rebekah (Hale) Abbot, of AViltou. He was born, September 25, 
1802, on Abbot Hill, on the homestead farm originally settled in 
1764 by his grandfather, Major Abiel Abbot, one of the most 
honored men of the town, who, as shown by the original com- 
missions still extant, had been " Captain of the Ninth Company in 
the Sixth Regiment of the Militia" of " His Majesty's Province 
of New Hampshire " under King George III., — successively 
" Second Major " and " First Major of the Fifth Regiment " of the 
State Militia in the Revolutionary war, — and for forty consecutive 
years either town olKcer in some responsible capacity or town repre- 
sentative in the State Legislature. That Deacon Ezra Abbot was 
no less honored and influential in town affairs than his father, is 
apparent in the fact that he was chosen to be president of the day 
at the memorable Wilton centennial celebration in 1831). His 
wife, Rebekah Hale, of Coventry, Connecticut, lineally descended 
from the Rev. .lohn Hale, first minister of the town of Reverly, 
Massachusetts, who died in 1700, was daughter of Lieutenant 
Joseph ILalo and niece of Captain Nathan Hale, both patriot 
soldiers in the Continental Army, and the latter famous as the 
" Martyr-Spy of the Revolution," whose pathetic fate and dying 
words, '• I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my 
country 1 " were reverently remembered in that serious New Eng- 
land household. 

In a home dignilied and hallowed by such memories as these, 
Joseph Hale Abbot passed his early years. He began his prepara- 
tion for college in his native town under the Rev. Thomas lieede, 
and finished it, in 1818, under his venerated uncle, the Rev. Abiel 
Abbot, D. D., then principal of' Dummer Academy in Jiylield, 
Massachusetts. He was graduated at liowdoin College in 1822, 
standing very near the head of his class. After spending a year 
in Cambridge as resident graduate at Harvard College, he took 
charge of a select school at IJeverly, which he conducted with 
signal success. From 182;> to 1M27 he was tutor and librarian at 
liowdoin College, where he taught Latin, geometry, French and 
Spanish. From 1.S27 to 1<S3.'} he was professor of mathematics 



204 lllSTOUY OF WILTON. 

:inil natural philosoi>hy :it riiillips Exotor Ao:uloiuy, thon inuloi 
tho I'harjio of his illustrious kinsman, Honjaniiu Ahbot, LL. D., 
wluMV ho jravo oxporiniontal looturos in ehenustry and natural phi- 
losophy, ami whoro ho groatly raisod and iniprovod tho I'haraotor 
of tho Kuiilish tlopartuiont. On May l.>, IS.U), at liovorly. Mas- 
saohusotts. ho uiarriod Fanny Klliuiiwood Laroom, dauixhtor of 
llonry and Fanny (Kllinsiwood) Laroom. and graiul-niooo of tho 
Hon. Nathan Hano, LL. 1)., mombor of tho (.'ontinontal (."onjiross 
in I78r)-S8, framor of tho famous '' Drdinanoo of 17S7." foundor 
of tho Dano Prnfossorship of Law in Harvard Inivorsity, oto. 
Fixmi 18;»;> to lS.'»i). with somo intormissions from impairod hoalth, 
Mr. Abbot oomluotod a privato sohool for young- hidios in IJoston, 
anil gainod tho hiiihost ropntation as an ablo, oonsoiontious and 
sncoossful oduoator. From 18,")i> to ISOO ho was oooupiod ohiotly 
in propariuii" sciontitio dotlnitions for Woroostor's (.Jnarto l^iotionary. 
From I8()l to 18()7 he was principal of tho Hovorly High Sohool, 
and loft so vloop an impression of his oharaotor upon the minds of 
his pni>ils, that, on his retirement, they formed the "Abbot Associa- 
tion, " which tlonrished in great usefulness for many years, in order 
to perpetuate with grateful atTeotion the memory and inHuence of 
his wise instructions. From 18(!7 to 1872 he resided chioHy in 
Boston, taking a few privato pupils and pursuing his favorite 
studios. He died at the house of his daughter, in Cambridge, 
April 7, 187.". 

In 18;)8 Mr. Abbot was elected a resident fellow of tho Amer- 
ican .Vcadomy of Arts and Sciences, in which ho took the doopost 
interest to the ilay of his death, ami in which ho sorvotl with dis- 
tinction as recording secretary fivm 18.'>0 to 18.')i\ winning golden 
opinions by tho unusual accuracy and fulness of his minutes t>f 
scientilic discussions and anitributions. In October, 18 10, he pub- 
lished in Silliman's Journal tho lirst oomplete scientilic explanation 
of tho *• Pneumatic Paradox," describing now and original oxpori- 
ment-s of groat interest and value. In Juno, 1818. ho published in 
Littoll's Living Ago an important article on "Principles Kecog- 
ni/od by Soiontitic Men Applied to the Ether Contiwersy," and in 
tho Atlantic Monthly, June, 18()8, another on "The Discmery of 
Etherization." Ho also ct^ntributed to the North .Vmorican Review, 
October, 18,")('), a review of " Consolations of Solitude," a book of 
poems by Dr. John W. Handall, grandson of Samuel .\dams, whiih 
ilesorves to be far more witloly known than it is. For the last 
tiftoon years of his lifo Mr. AltlnM was laboriously i>ropanng an 



IJIOOKAI'IIICAL .SKETCHES. 295 

oii<;ijial woik on Krif^lisli j^rfunrnar, irK-ori>oratiii<£ rnolliods arifl 
K'SuHs of !i lifc-tiino of .saf^fu-ioiiK study; hut. hr- rlid not. livr- to 
'omplclf; if.. 

^'^^-y yf^firs of patient, painstaking^, consciontious IaJ)or as a 
toaflier and scholar— tlufro is littlo to dazzio tlio innagination in 
snrli a career as that. IJut the love, respect and veneration of his 
pupils, many of whom attained f,'reat distinction in afU^r-life, and 
:iIkm e all the consciousness of duty done, were U> him the sweetest 
of :ill rewards. Jn oiitwarrl manner grave, dignificfl and courtly, 
yet always considerate and kindly, he s[)eedily won and lastingly 
retained the hearts of his sdiolars. Aljsr>lute tnithfnlness, a chival- 
rous love of justice, an integrity of the intellect no less than of the 
life, yet with this an almost womanly tenderness of soul, were the 
Ited-rock of his character. No jiister tribute; was ever paid than 
these words of his widow, who for ten years survived him : " Inlel- 
If'fhuil Hiijteriority and moral purity — those were the qualities I 
lirst required in my maiden ideal of a life-companion ; and. looking 
for these in your father, 1 was never disappointerl." 



(IIAPTER XXX. 



G E N E A L O (1 1 E 8 OF FAMILIES. 

In this chapter we have endeavored to give the abridged genealo- 
gies of Wilton families, native or resident. It has been a work of 
mnoh labor and perplexity, and not nnlikel}', with onr utmost care 
and caution, it will be found to have many errors and omissions. 
Many families do not keep accurate records of the births, mar- 
riages, places of residence, and deaths of their OAvn kindred. In 
submitting this part of the History, therefore, to the public, the 
authors crave the indulgence of readers and critics. We can only 
say that we have done what we could, not what Ave would. We 
have sought also to systematize the work, and to reduce the broken 
and fragmentary details, which have been collected, into such order 
and form that they may be easily intelligible. By this uniformity 
we trust that greater facility may be gained in deciphering what to 
strangers may be but dry and uninteresting bundles of facts, bi)t 
what to relatives antl friends glow with life and reality, and touch 
the holiest chords of memory and affection. Also we hope that 
families ma}' be awakened to the value and iniportance of more full 
and accurate records of their domestic life, so that the chroniclers 
of r.187 ma}' not experience the same embarrassment and trouble 
wc have had in tracing the genealogy of families of the last century 
and a half of our history. 

The limitation of space has made it necessary to arrange the gene- 
alogies as concisely as is consistent with ease of comprehension. 
The numbers in the margin of the genealogies serve to facilitate 
reference and to enable tiie reader to trace ancestry or descent. 
Kach person has a number ; and those who became heads of fami- 
lies are numbered twice. The name of each head of a family is 
prinliMl in small i-apital letters ; the enclosed number following his 



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GENEALOGIES : ADAMS. 297 

name refers ])ack to his position as cliiUl. The names of his chil- 
dren folloAv, printed in small letters, each with a marginal nnmber ; 
the enclosed number after the name of a child points out his future 
position as head of a family. To illustrate by example : if we 
wish to trace the ancestry of Charles A. Haldwiu, whose marginal 
number in the Baldwin genealogy is 112, we shall find his father's 
name by looking for the name printed in small capital letters next 
above his. We find it thus : " lOi), John Bradley (;>«)." If we turn 
to 58, and look for the name in small capital letters next a])ove, 
we learn that John Bradley's father was " 50, Loammi ;" and so 
we pass through " 13, Timothj^" " 4, John," " 3, John," '' 2, 
Thomas," until we come to " 1, John Baldwin," the original emi- 
grant. It will be observed that the surname, when it is the name 
common to the family, is omitted to avoid needless repetition ; 
when an}' are recorded having a different surname from that of the 
family in which they are classed, that name is always given, but is 
enclosed within marks of parenthesis to show that it is not a middle 
name. The following abbreviations will be frecpieutly used : b. for 
born ; ch. for child or children ; n. ch. for no children ; d. for died ; 
dau. for daughter ; gen. for genealogy ; grad. for graduate or grad- 
uated ; m. for married ; unm. for unmarried ; res. for resides, 
resided or residence. 

ADAMS FAMILY.* 

1. Daniel Emerson Ada-MS, b., Camden, Me., Jmic 22, 1832. lie was 
the iSQii of llov. Darwin Adams, who was the .sou of Daniel Adams, M. D., 
for many years a physician in Mont Vernon, whose practice extended 
into Wilton, and who was well known as the author of Adams's Arithme- 
tic and other school books. Mr. Adams's mother, Catharine II. Sniitli. 
was dau. of IJev. Eli Sniitli, minister lor tliirty-six years of the Con,iire<;a- 
tional Clunch of Ilollis. and was a descendant of IJev. Daniel Emerson, 
tlie lirst nnnister of Mollis, and well known in Revolutionary history. Mr. 
Adams «rraduated at ]$an{>;or Seminary in 18G0, and has been settled as a 
Con<i;regational minister successively in Wilton, 1800-187(5, Ashburnhani, 
Mass., and Southborough, Mass., where he now resides. lie in., 185"), 
Ellen Frances Kin^fsl)ury of Keene, who d. May, 1882. He m., Feb., 1884, 
Marion Elsie Center, dau. of S. X. Center of Wilton. Children : 

2. Charles Darwin, b.. Keene, 18.")7; grad. at Dartmouth Colle-je, 1877; 
now I'rofessor of (ireek in Drury Colle<!;e, Mo. 

.*{. Mary Catharine, b., Wilton, 18(18. 
4. George Wilton, b., Wilton, 187:}. 



* The Kf-ni-aloffy of the Abbot family is ii -ssiirily 

shiiptcr. 



298 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

AVEI?1I>L FAMITA'. 

1. MosK.s AvKKMi.i. lived in Anihorst until about tlic i-Iose of the 
iti'vohilionarv War. lie was in ('ai)t. Nathan Tiallard's company at the 
ahinu of Juno 20, 1777. anil uoivcd fourteen days. He was in ("apt. John 
(loss's company at the battle of l{ennin<i;lon. and served two months 
.and nine days. He enlisted Jtdy 12, 1770, to serve six months in the New 
Hampshire rej^iment for the defence of IMuxle Island, and was discharsied 
Jan. S. 17S0. He came about the close of the war to Wilton, .and was 
last taxed here In 1802. His wife, Mary. d. April ;J0. 1701. Children : 

2. Mary. b. May 2S, 17S7. 

:J. JonaMian r.ridi>-es. b. April 17. 17S0: m.. Feb. 2;{. ISi:!. Olive 
Foster. 

4. .^arah. b. May 11. 1702. 

I5.MJ)WI\ FAMIT.V. 

1. Joiix BAl.DAvrN. probably from Hertfordshire, Fnu;l;ind. came to 
Hillerica, Mass.. in ICr).")-. m.. May 15, 10.-).-., Mary Richardson of W..burn. 
Mass. 

2. Thomas, son of precediufj, b. March 2(1. 1(172 : ni. .Sarah French. 
li. John, son of precedino-, b. Nov. 10. 1000: m.. May I, 172.-.. Sarah 

Hill. 

4. Joiix. son of precedino-, b. Nov. 1, 17;n : m.. Feb. :!, 17.-.S, Eliza- 
beth l»arkhurst of Chelmsfonl, Mass. Children who lived in Wilton : 

'). John (S), b. March ;{, 17r.O. 

«. Timothy (13), b. April l.'{, 1702. 

7. Asa (23). b. Xov. 1.-., 1770. 

5. John (5), b. Marcli ;{, 17.-.0: m. is.ibel I'.e.inl: came t(. Wilton 
and res. on the farm now owned by .Feremi.di Driscoll: att<'r some years 
removed to Vermont, (^hildren : 

*,K John, b. June 13, 1782. 

10. Sally, b. Feb. 1, 1787. 

11. James, b. July i;{, 1780. 

12. Susanna, b. \wr. 10. 1701. 

13. Timothy («). b. April i;{, 1702; d. pn.bably in 182:5. lb' c.ime to 
Wilton in 1788, and lived on the place now owned by S. H. Dunb.ir. He 
m., 1787. Frndenc(> Chai)maii, dan. of Davis and Hann.ah (Fe.icock) Clia|>- 
man of 'IVwksbury. .Mass.. who was b. Sept. 2(i. 1708, and d. Sept. I!. 1810. 
Children: 

14. Frudence. b. June 10. 1788; d.. Wilt(..n. .Xnii'. 12. I8.-.0: r<'s. in 
Weston and Andover. \"t.: m. Xathaii Ilessellon. 180:.. who d. Jan. I. 
181 J. .See ll(>sselton jjen. 

l.'». Kebecca, b. Dec. IS, 178!); d. youuii". 

I(». Timothy (2«), b. Oct. il. 1701. 

17. ttebecca (3r>), b. April 11, 170:{. 

15. Il.inn.ih (38), b. Feb. 2;{, 170.'.. 
1^>. Joel (4(J). I>. Nov. 2.-.. 17itO. 



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GENEALOGIES : BALDWIN. 299 

20. Betsey, b. Dec. .}(), 1708; d. younjj-. 

21. neubeii (53), b. Nov., ISOO. 

22. Loniiinii (55), b. Dee. 27. lSO:i. 

23. Asa (7), b. Nov. 15, 1770; d. M.-ireli 27, 1S42. Cniiie to Wilton 
;il)out 170.") :iiul res. on the place now owned by his son, Tvnther. lie ni., 
Feb. 11, 170.-), Rutli Kidder of Tewksbury, Mass., who d. Sej)!. 21. ISO.I; 
Ml., 2d, Oct. 2."., 1807, Snsanna Kidder, who d. Sept. 21, 18.-)1. ('hildr(>n : 

24. Asa, b. .Inly 1!), 17!)8. He was thrown I'roin a horse July U. 1812. 
antl d. fioni the injuries then received. 

25. I>uther (00), b. Sept. 5, 1802. 

2«. Timothy (1({). b. Oct. 11, 1701. lie res. in Mont V«MM..n mid d. 
there May 2"!, 18G0. lie ni., .lune, 18I(;, Sally M:irsh:ili. who d. May 21. 
1821; ni., 2d, Nov. 11, 1824. Sylva Averill ot Mont Vernon, who d. March 
28,1807. Children: 

27. Lydia Jane ((J4), b. June :}(>, 1817. 

2S. Until Ann, b. Sept. 10, 1818; d. Dec. 2, 18.-):{. 

2». Hannah Marshall, b. April M, 1820; d. April 7. 1801. 

30. Samuel li., b. Jan. 1, 1822; d. Sept. 18, 1822. 

31. Jolni B., b. Aujv. 8, 182.'5; d. Nov. 20, 182:5. 

32. Sarah Caroline, b. Sept. 27, IS.'JO; d. Marcli ■'}, 18:{2. 

33. ]\[ary Anj^eline, b. Aug. 2, 18:32; d. Aufy. 21, 18;M. 

34. Sabrina Frances (GO), b. March LI, 18.'J0. 

35. Kkhix'CA (17), I). April 11, 170:]; d. Oct. 18. 1820. Ifcs.. I,ynde- 
boiouijjh. She ni., June 27, 1815, James f-. Clark. Children : 

30. David Dickey (Clark) (71), 1). Sept. 18, 181S. 

37. Elizabeth (Clark), b. Dec, 1810; d. Oct. 0, 1828. 

3M. Haxxaii (IH), b. Feb. 2:5, 1705; d., Lyndeboron<?h, March L'i, 
1800. Slje m., 182.'], James L. Clark of Lyndeborouj^h. husband of ))reced- 
ins, who d. Oct. 11, 1872. Children : 

30. Kebeeca Baldwin (Clark) (70), b. Feb. 20, 1824. 

40. Hannah Jane (Clark), b. July 2, 1825; m.. May 1, 1840. William 
s. Tre.! dwell of Peterborou<>:h, where they reside. 

41. Willi.ini Henry (Clark) (85), b. April 28, 1827. 

12. .lanK's r.rooks (Clark), b. Oct. 15, 1828; d. Nov. I. 18.50. 

43. Asa IJahUvin (Clark) (SH), b. Oct. 17, 18;}1. 

44. Elizal)eth (Clark), 1). 18;« ; d. Sept. i:{, 18;{7. 

45. Frank Gray (Clark), b. Feb. 22, 1S:{8; j,nad. Andicisl Colleoe, 
1802, Andover Theolooical Seminary, 1800; res., West Mcdlonl. Mass. 
ITo m., Aug. 11, 1804, Cliarlotte McCoy of Feterborouiih. 

40. Joel (10), b. Nov. 25, 170G; d. April 10, 18,50. He remove<l t(» 
nillcrica, Mass., in 1825, He ni., 1822, Mary Fry of Andover, Mass.. who 
d. April 12, 1882. Children: 

47. John Fry (00), b. March 14, 182:i. 

4H. Joel (03), b. Aug. 24, 1824. 
. 40. .Mary Ann (00), b. Dec. 4, 1820. 

.50. Charlotte Fry, b. June 18, 18.'{0: d. .Inly 1 I. ls:{:2. 

51. Charles Henry, b. Jan. 8, IS.'H ; d. May 25, ls:i7. 

52. William Henry (OS), b. Jan. 14, 18:J8. 



300 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

53. IJiu-BEN (21). 1). Nov., 1800; d. Nov. '2. 1S;^1. He in., 1823. 
Ahijjail Bradford ot T.yiidoboioujj;h. Child : 

54. llobocca (103), h. (H-t. 1."). 18-23. 

55. LOAMMI (22), b. Dec. 27, 180;{; res. on the bonieslead and d. 
March (i, 18(10. lie ni., Dec. 23, 1830, (^harlotte Bradford of I.yndebor- 
ouffh. wlio d. May 27, 1882. Children : 

5<;. Elvira, b. March 11, 1832; d. Oct. 31, 1837. 
57. Bradley, b. Feb. 7, 1834; d. Oct. 25, 1837. 
5H. Jolin liradley (109), b. Jan. 7, 183J). 
5{>. Hannah Jane (113), b. Sept. Ki, 1841. 

00. T.lTn?:i{ (25). b. Sept. .">. 1802. He has always res. on tlie home- 
stead, and is now. 1888. the oldest native livinj; in AVilton. He ni.. Jidy !>. 
1837, Phebe V. liichardsoa of Sutton. Children : 

01. A.Sii (11«), b. June 4, 1838. 

02. Ruth Ann, b. Feb. U), 1841 ; d. \n^. 12. 1874. 

03. Mary (124), b. March 22, 1843. 

04. Lydia Jank (27), b. June 30. 1817: d., Mont Vernon. April 2(!, 
18G8. She m., Jan., 1841. William Harrison Snntb of Mont Vernon. 
Children : 

05. Emeline M. (Snntb). b. .Sept. 18. 18|41 ; d. Au«>:. 4. 1847. 
00. Lenora Ann (Smith). 1). Feb. 27, 184."). 

07. Abbie Joseplune (Smith), b. Jan. 27, 1847. 

OH. Marcella (Smith), b. March 13, 18r)(i; m.. Fel). 2."). 18S(). (Jeorge 
W. Hatch, M. D., and res. in Wilton. 

0». Sabhina Fuancks (34), b. March 15, 18.30 : m.. Dec. 3. 18.->7. 
Joseph W. Averill of Mont Vernon, where they res. Clnld : 

70. Chester Baldwin (Averill). b. Jan. 17, 1807. 

71. David Dickey ((^lark) (30), b. Sept. 18, 1818; res., I,ynde- 
borough; m.. April 22. 1842, Sophronia Dickinson, who d. May 13. 1872. 
Children : 

72. William Train (Clark), b. 31ay 7. 1843; m.. -S'pt. 3. 1807. !.. .Jen- 
nie Eichards and lives in Boston, Mass. 

73. M:u-y Jane (Clnrk), b. March 22, 1845; d. Nov. 24. 1804. 

74. Gorham Brooks (Clark), b. April 18, 1847; served in the civil war 
in Fifth liejjt.. Mass. Vol., and d. July 24, 1805, from disease eontra<'teil 
in the service. 

75. Edna Au<;iista ^Clark). b. April 7. 184!»; d. Oct. 20. 1870. She 
m., Jan. 4, 1800, Wallace Cl:irk of PeterlH)roujih. 

70. Laura Ann (Clark), b. March 7, 1852; m.. .June 14. 1877. (ieorirc 
J. Carson of Mont Vernon, where they reside. 

77. .lames Lin/.ey (Clark), b. Mav 25, 18,50; m.. Dec. .30. 1885. ],iz/ie 
C. Wall.icr. h'es., Nashua. 

;s. Sarah Melissa (Clark), b. Nov. 17, 1S50. 

:*.). ni;iJKCCA Baldwin (Clark) (39), b. Feb. 20. 1824: m.. .Ian. 5. 
1847. Olivci Perham. who d. Feb. 24. 1870. Pes.. I.vndeborouirb. Chil- 
dren : 

50. (u-oi-o-,. Olivfi- ^l',.rbam). b. May 12. 184S: d. Au>;-. 1!). 1840. 

51. Brooks Clark (Perham). b. Oct. 24. 1851 ; d. Feb. !). 18.53. 



GENEALOGIES : BALDWIN. 301 

M2. Charles Liiizey (Porhaii)), h. Jan. li. 1854: lu.. F"cl). l(i. 1878. 
Emma J. Tarbell of Mont Vernon. Kes., Lyndeborough. 

H3. Geor<?iana Brooks (Perham), b. July Hi, 1850: d. Sept. :i(), 1S71. 

«4. VVilli.« Clark (Perham). b. .July 18, 1859; m., April ». 1883. Annie 
S. Kichardson of Lyndeborough, where they reside. 

85. WiLLiA.M ilKNKY (Clahk) (41). b. April 28,1827: m.. April 2, 
1858, Theresa A. Heath. Res.. West Medford, Mass. Children : 

H6. Walter Gould (Clark), b. Dec. 15, 18G0; m.. April 10. 1885, Ilat- 
tie B. Brown of Medford, Ma.ss., where they reside. 

HI. Evelyn Theresa (Clark), b. Nov. 15, 18<J3. 

88. A.SA Baldwin (Clark) (4,3), b. Oct. 17, 18.31; m., Jan. 1. 
1861, Mary Elizabeth McCoy of Peterborough. Kes., Wellesley, Mass. 
Child: 

8?). Alice Brooks (Clark), b. Sept. 25, 1867. 

90. John Fky (47), b. March 14, 1823; m., Dec. 25, 184C, Fannie 
A. Parker of Carlisle, .Mass., wh<» d. Nov. .3, 1858. He ni., 2d, Nov. 
28, 1861, Eveline Richardson of Billerica, Mass. Res., Andover, Mass. 
Children : 

91. Susan M., b. .Jan. 25, 1848; m., Oct. 15, 186'J, John A. Knowles, 
Jun., of J.owell, Mass., who d. May 2'J, 1884. Res., Lowell. 

92. John P., b. Oct. 16, 18.50; d. Nov. 16, 1851. 

93. .Joel (48). b. Aug. 24. 1824; m., Dec. 28, 1848, Elizabeth Trull of 
Tewksbury, Mass. Res., Billerica, Mass. Children: 

94. Annie M.. 1). Dec. 27. 18.50: m.. .Tan. 10, 1872, Jo.seph Jaquith of 
Billerica, Mass., where they resid(;. 

95. Joel W., b. Feb. 1. 1852: m.. June 24. 188.3, Elizabeth McKinnon. 
lies., Tewksl)ury, Mass. 

9G. Mahv Ann (49), b. Dec. 4, 1826: m., April 16, 1846. William 
Manning of Billerica, Mass. Res., Chelni.sford, Mass. Child : 

97. Charlotte (Manning), b. Feb. 19, 1847; m., Oct. 9, 1872. Erastus 
A. Bartlett. Res.. Chelmsford. Mass. 

98. WiLLlA.M llKNHV (52). b. .Jan. 14, 1838; m., April 5. 18.51), Mary 
M.Moore. Res., Eowell, Mass. Children: 

99. Lottie M., b. Nov. 29, 1860. / 

100. Charles H., b. March 10, 1867. 

101. Fred G., b. May 31, 1873. 

102. Amy M., b. Nov. 23, 1877. 

103. Rkhkcca (54), b. Oct. 15, 1823: m.. Feb. 1, 1843, Horace, son of 
Jonathan Parkhurst. Children: 

104. George Wintield (Parkhurst), b. Dec. 14, 1844; d. Sept. 23, 1847. 

105. Granville J. (Parkhurst), b. April 14, 1847; m., Nov. 28, 1867, 
Sarah SpolTbrd. 

100. Clara M. (Parkhurst), b. Oct. 6, 1849; n).. .June 6, 1S71. All)ert 
I'if'uch. 

107. George Edward (Parkhurst). b. May 10, 18.55; m.. June 11. 187!i. 
Jennie Parker. 

108. Ella ]{. (Parkhurst), b. Dec. 17. 18(11 ; ni.. Dec. 29, 1885, Harrv 
A. Hartshorn. 



302 HISTOKY OF WILTON. 

101>. .I(M1N lii;Ai>i.i;v (58). b. ,I;iii. 7. 1830: m.. May. ISOl. Jaiio O. 
Curtis of l>yii(li'l»oi(Hiiili, who d. 8ei)t., 18(;5. lie m.. Jil. Jan., 1872, 
Loiii.*;o E. IViiiaiu. who il. Oct. IG, 18SG. Children : 

110. Lewis II., 1). ,Iaii. 25, 1873. 

ill. Florence L., b. Sei)t. 4, 187G. 

112. Charles A., b. .July U, 1878. 

113. Hannah Jank (5J)), b. .Sept. 16, 1841; ni.. .Ian. 7, 1808. Fied. A. 
Ricliardsou of Lyudcborou!>;h. where they reside. Children : 

lU. (jieorge Allen (IJichardsoa), b. Dec. 30, 1808 : d. April 2. 187.'). 
115. Kred I'crlcy (Jtichard.son), b. Dec. 31, 1882. 

11«. A^A (Gl), b. June 4, 1838. He res. on the homestead in Wilton. 
He in., Dec. 5, 1870, Lucy A. Hichardson of Hudson. Children: 
117. William, )». June 30, 1871 : d. .luly 1, 1872. 
lis. Mary, b. Auj?. 12, 1872: d. March 7. 1881. 
IIJ). Ida If., b. Nov. 7. 1874. 

120. Ldward S.. b. Aug. .*), 1879. 

121. IJenjan»in D., b. Aug. 2, 1882. 

122. Eugene, b. July 25, 1885; d. Jan. 2!K 188(;. 

123. Nellie G., b. Dec. 4, 1880. 

124. Maky («3), b. March 22, 1843; ni.. Nov. 21, lSii7. William 11. 
Barron of Andierst, who d. Sept. 8, 1875. She m.. 2d. Jan. 7. 1880. .loseph 
Langdell. Children: 

125. Infant dau.; d. Oct. 10, 1800. 

126. Luther M. (Langdell), 1). June 12, 1881. 

BALES F.VMILV. 

1. William Balks was an involuntary emigrant to this i-ountry 
from Wales, having been impre.ssetl and put on board a man of war that 
was to sail to America. It is said that he was a very small man, but very 
active. On arriving at Salem he deserted, and. being closely imrsned. 
rushed into ;i house where a woman was seateil on a bench, spinning ui>on 
a linen wheel, and implored her to secrete him. She raised one side of t'iic 
large hooj) around the l)Ottom of her dress, which it was then the fashion 
to wear, and told him to crawljunder it. luunediately the pursuers came 
and asked if a man had entered there; she, still busy with her wheel, 
replied, ''A little fellow rushed thnuigh here." Thej' said they would 
take the liberty to search the liouse, and did so, Init went away without 
linding the deserter. No doubt William Bales had good cause tt) (hiidc 
highly of wliat would now be thought :i most ludicrous fashion. It is 
s.iid he helped John Dale to build his lirst camp in this town ; from which 
we infer that he i>robably arrived at Salem about the time Mr. Dale was 
starting for Salem-Canatla. Mv. Bales settled- on lot No. 18 in the lirst 
lange. We havi- no record of his l>irth. marriage or tleath. We have 
found no record or tradition that he had more than one child, Williaui. 

2. W1LLIA.M, son of preceding, b. Aug. 22, 1752, settled on the home- 
stead with his father. He tK)ught of Jo.<iah Blanchard twenty acres of 
the west i»art of the east lialf of lot No. 15 in the tirst range, deed dated 
May 3, 1780: of .Margaret Stoddard and others lot No. II in the lirst 



GEJSEALOGIES : BALES. 303 

raiigf. deed dated May i;{. 17SS. and of Samuel lliitehiiisoii tliree aeres in 
the north part ot lot No. i;{ in the tii^t raiisc deed (hiled June 14, 17%. 
On the land bought of Mr. Ilutchinsfou, lie built, in ]7!)l), the house now 
owned bj^ the lieirs of Edwin E. Bales, lie and his son. William L., were 
among the first members of the Baptist society. He m., June 4. 1778, 
lihoda, dau. of John and Abigail (Livermore) Keyes. Children : 

3. Khoda, b. May Ki, 177!); m., Jan. 20, 18()S, John Ballard; d. .Jan. 
15, 1831). 

4. Betsey, b. Sej)!. 2.'3, 1780; m., March 1, 1809, Stephen Brannam. 

5. Sally, b. March 1, 1782; m., Oct. 23, 1800, John Peabody. 
G. William L. (14), b. March 13, 1784. 

7. Polly, b. Sept. 15, 1787; m.. Jan. 30. 1821, Lewis E. Caswell. 

S. John (15), b. Feb. 26, 1700. 

«. Hannah, b. Jan. 1, 1792; ni., Feb. 11, 1S14, William T. Picliardson. 

10. Chloe, b. July 11, 1794; m., July 10. 1S14. Isaac Abbot. 

11. Ezra, b. Jan. 25, 1797; d. young. 

12. Ezra (25), b. April 16. 1799. 

13. Abiel, b. Dec. 30. 1801. Left Wilton soon after he was of age. 

14. Wii.MAM L. («), b. March 13, 1784, was a deacon of the IJapti.st 
Chinch and »iuarter-master of the 22nd Regiment of nulitia. He built the 
old Brick Hotel, and part of that block, on the opposite side of the street, 
now owned by Dr. Fleeman. in Nov., 1841, he sold the east and north 
part of his farm to Benjamin Hopkins, and, in 1842, he sold the rest of his 
farm to his brother, Ezra, and removed to Ohio, where he d. over 90 yrs. 
of age. We have found no record of his family. 

15. Joiix (8), b. Feb. 26, 1790; d. Jan. 25, 1858. He served his lime 
with Ei)hraim Peabody to learn the blacksmith's trade, and built a shop, 
containing a triit-hammer, where Joseph Eangileirs stable now stands, 
i'he sliop remained until the Forest road was built, when it was moved to 
the site now occupied l)y the shop built by Charles A. Bales in 1866. He 
held several military ollices in the 3rd company of the 22nd Ivegiment of 
militia, and was captain of the company in 1823-24. He m., June 29. 
1S13, Milly Shattuck, who d. July 23, 1877, aged 84 yrs. Children : 

1(>. John Albert, b. March 8, 1814; d. Sept. 30, 1832. 

17. Milly C, b. Nov. 1, 1817; m.. April 18, 1S38, A. Marshall Whitte- 
more. Res., Greenfield; n. ch. 

18. S. Brooks (33), b. July 25, 1819. 

19. Nancy K., b. June 24, 1821 ; d. .Fan. 8, 1824. 

20. Nancy K., b. May 4, 1824. 

21. Joan Marian, b. April 25, 182S. 

22. Charles J., b. May 1, 1832; d. Sept. 30, 1832. 

23. Charles A. (35), 1). Feb. 24, 1>S35. 

24. Martha A., b. May 21, 183^1; d. Feb. 20, IS 12. 

25. Ezra (12), 1). April 16, 1799; d. May 10, lSS-2. For about 19 
years he owned and occujjied the farm which his grandfather h.id cleared 
up. He was a famous druimner, was appointed major-drunniier, and was 
afterwards known as Major Bales. In l.sl2 he moved to the farm at the 
village; he was a good townsman. A few years before his death lie 



304 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

became bliiul. lie iii.. Juue, 1823, Ilaiiiiali VVil;«ou. who d. Feb. 14, 1S77. 
Childreu : 

26. Chloe A., b. May IG, 1824; m. Samuel X. fenter. 

27. Elsie, b. April 2, 1826; m. Sewull Adams. 
2H. Edwin E/ra (39), b. March 10, 1828. 

29. Abigail W., b. Xov. 19, 1831 ; m., Jan. 6, 1852, William II. Barnes. 

30. Ilauuah K., b. Sept. 13, 1835; d. Nov. 6, 1S50. 

31. Martlia A., b. Oct. 22, 1838; m. Sumner B. Emerson. 

32. Helen I., b. Oct. 22, 1842; m. Charles H. Russell. 

33. S. B^OOKj* (18), b. July 25, 1819; d. Oct. 1, 1860. He m. Olive, 
dau. of Luther Blauchard, of Milford, who resides at Nortli Chelmsford. 
Mass., witli their daughter: 

34. Georgiana K.. b. Sept. 20, 1848; m.. Xov. 10. 1870. Charles II. 
Holt. 

35. CllAULES A. (23), b. Feb. 24, 1835. He carried on the carriage- 
smith and blacksmith business in company with his brother, S. Brooks, 
until the death of the latter. He continued the business until April 1, 
1871, when his health failed him, and he rented his shop and tools to W. 
P. Putnam for five years. At the end of that period they entered into 
partnershij) and liave since done business under the flrm-name of Bales & 
Putnam. Charles A. m., 1st, June 17, 1859, Frances M. Hardy of Green- 
field, wlio d. at Saratoga Oct. 11, 1873. He m., 2d, Sept. 15. 1874, Sarah 
A. Brown of Temple, wlio d. Aug. 1, 1883. He m., 3d, Sept., 1884, Mary 
Campbell of X'ew Boston. Children : 

30. George E., b. Sept. 14, 1802; a graduate of Phillips Exeter Acad- 
emy, and now, 1885, studying law in Boston. 

37. Bessie F., b. Sept. IG, 1877. 

38. Harold Campbell, b. April IG. 1887. 

3J). Edwin Ezra (28), b. Marcli 10, 1828; d. March 30, 1884. He set- 
tled on tlie farm with his fatlier, and they built a barn with a cellar under 
the whole l)uilding, and improved the farm by under-draining and l)y 
tearing uj) the dogwood bvishes that had infested the pasture for many 
years. lie was a good townsman, industrious and much respected. He 
m., Xov. 23, 1854. Frances A. Putnam of Lyndeborough. Children : 

40. Perley Warren, b. Jan. 20, 1859: d. March 21, 18G0. 

41. Willie Edwin, b. Feb. 22, 1801. 

42. Walter ISlunroe, b. April G, 18G3. 

43. (Iiester Putnam, b. May 10, 1869. 

44. Dora Belle, b. Aug. 17, 1871. 

BALLARD FAMILIES. 



I 



1. Xatiian Ballaki), b., Andover, Mass.; d. Jan. 14, 1835, aged 90 
yrs. 2 uios. He came to Wilton as early as 1765, and settled on the farm 
now owned 1)y Pierce and A. H. Gage. He served several years as 
selectman. He was fiist lieut. of Capt. Benjamin Taylor's company 
which MKinb.Ml Iroin Amlierst, Dec. 8, 1775, to Winter IFill. He was 
captain of a company that marched from Amher.st and Wilton for Ticon- 
deroga on tlie alarm of June 29, 1777, as far as No. 4, Charlestown. There 



GENEALOGIES : BALLARD. 305 

they n-ccivod onk-rs lo r«'tvirii. ami iiiairlu-d biu-k as (ar as Duliliii. I>ut 
at Dublin they -wviv ordered by express to resume their luarcli tor Tieou- 
dero^a with all speed. They reaelied Otter (reek. Vt.. when news came 
nt the evaeu.-ition of Ihe I'orl . Tlie lime of scrviee was IS days. Dr. 
Houtou. in his history of Coneord. says thai \atlian Hailard was in the 
l)attle of JJeuiiiui^ton. as lieut. in (apt. (u»s.s"s company, ajid that he eom- 
manded the eomi)any on the day of tlic battle. He moved from Wilton to 
Concord about 17S2. lie ni. Hannah Holt. Children, all born in Wilton: 

2. Hannah. 

ti. Sarah, b. April VJ. \7W; m., June I, 1707. (apt. W. I'etten,i^-ill. 

4. Mary, b. May S, 170S; ni. (apt. Amos Holt. 

5. r.elty. b. Au<;-. 10, 1771 : m. JTicliard Taylor JJuss. .See Buss jroii. 
(J. I'hebe. b. April . '{(I. 177;!. 

7. Nathan, b. Kel). 21. 177.'.. lies.. Concord. He worked on the farm 
in the summer and taujyht school in the winter for tea years. He ni., May 
2!», ISOO. Hannah IJuss, dau. of Stephen and I'Jiebe (Keycs) Buss. See 
lUiss ;^en. They had 11 ch. 

8. John (11), b. Feb. 22. 177N. 

t). Ezra. b. Feb. 0. 17S0; d. Sept. KJ, 17S1. 

10. ']'im.)tliy. b. Jan. I, 1782; d. Jan. 14, 1782. 

11. John (8). b. Feb. 22. 1778: d. Sei)t. 28, 18,-),-). Farmer, and res. on 
the farm now owned l»y Curtis Jiellows. He m., Jan. 20, 1808, Rhoda 
Bales, who d. Jan. I."i. IS.JO. Set; Bales <jen. CJ). We have found no 
lecord of this family except on the .i;rave-stones. ( hildren : 

12. Mary. b. 1810; d. Aj.ril 14, I8(i.-). 
l.*{. Khoda, b. 18];{; d. Nov. 2, 18(U. 
14. Al)ii'ail, b. IShT ; d. July '4, 181G. 
1.-,. Al)i,u-ail. b. 1817: d. Feb. 20, 1818. 
Hi. Hannah .1.. b. 1S22: d. Au-. :!, I8,-,2. 



1. ri;iA!i r.Ai.i.Ai.M). supposed to b«! a brothel' of C.iiil. Nathan Bal- 
lard, settled on the farm now owned by William Abbot. We have found 
no record of his fannly. but he had one son. linah, and probably other 
children. In recorded deeds Iriah B. and I'riah B.. Jun., are mentioned 
;is joint owners of the farm. One of them, supposed to be the younf>er, 

• nlisted, Marcli, 1777, for three years, ami, at the end of that period, 

enlisted for anotluir term of three year>. Ifiah. Jun.. in. Lois . 

(hildren: 

2. David Lovejoy, b. .March. 1 7s:.. 
:{. William, b. ()et.2. 1787. 

1. Loi>. b. .May i;{. 1700. 

BAKKKK FAMIIJKS. 

1. David Bai^kku, b. 17.'!2. jn-oliably res. on the liiitli ranjie. which 
was afterward annexed to Temiile. He m. Sar.-ih Barker <>\' Methuen, 
Mass., aud had twenty-two children. .Vccordiiiii' to Wilton record one of 
his sons was b. 17(>4. 



306 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

2. Thkodokk, son of preceding;, b. Marcli .jl, 17<>2; in.. 17v^8, Kebecca 
Heald; ni , 2d, 1SU(>, Elizabotli Coilis.s of Sak-ni, Ma.ss. The yoiniJ?<''*t 
dau. by lir.st wife ni. Steplion Putnam of Wilton, who settled in Steuben 
Co., X. Y. Children bv 2d wife: 

3. Louise, b. Oct. 11, 1S07; d. Juue3, 1853; in., Dec. (i, 1832. Orin 
Blood. A few years before she d. they removed to Wilton. 

4. Theodore («), b. Jan. 24, ISO!). 

o. Olive, b. Feb .4, 1811 ; m., March 1, 18.31, Oliver W. Boynton. See 
Boyuton gen. 

6. Theodore (4). b. Jan. 24, ISO'I ; m.. April 10, 1832, Kaehel ( ragin. 
Kes., Temple. Of his children tlie following are residents of Wilton : 

7. Nathan, b. June 10, 1833; m., Jan. 23, 18(J8, Lucy Maria Burton. 
.See Burton gen; n. ch. lie owns the building erected, 182!>, by (!ol. 
lAither Dascomb and used for many years as a bobbin factory. 

8. Theodore (10), b., Temple, May 4, LS.S.J. 

9. Artcmas O., b. May 13, 1844; m., Jan. 23, 1883, Carrie E. Slieldon. 
In Sept. 1881, he opened a grocery store at East Wilton and still carries it 
on; he has been twice elected Supervisor of Check list. 

10. Theouoke (H), b.. Temple, May 4, 183.3. lie worked for Beii.ja- 
iiiin Baker in 18r)8, Til) and "00. On Nov. 18, 1808, lie began to work for D. 
Whiting & Sons, and continues in their employ. He m., May 2, 1801, 
Electa C. Senter, wlio was b. June 10, 1841. Children: 

11. Frank A. (14), b., Temple, Nov. 7, 18(il. 

12. Allen L., »)., Wilton, March 23, 18()7. 

13. Herbert T., b. July lii, 180!). 

14. Frank A. (11), b.. Temple, Nov. 7, 1801 ; m., March .">, 188.">, 
Alice F. Holt of Milford, who was born Feb. 20, 1803. Chilil: 

15. Edith Alice, b. Oct. 10, 1880. 



1. Daniel Barker was in Ca[>t. William Walkers company to recn- 
force the army in New Vork from Dec. ."),'177(!, to March l."», following. 
He m. Bathsheba . Children: 

2. Bath.sheba, b. Sept. 0, 1769. 

3. Dorcas, b. May 30, 1771. 

4. i'hebe, b. May 3, 1773. 
o. Louis, b. April 1!), 177o. 
«. Sarah, b. April l.j, 1777. 
7. Khoda, b. Aj.ril 12, 1770. 



1. Leonard Barker owned and liv(!d on tlie farm, previously owned 
by Jolm Buxton, and now belonging to John I). Wilson. In 181.3 he sold 
liis farm to Captain David Wilson and moved into the house opitosite 
Gardner Blanchard's, where he res. a))out three years. He m.. May 31, 
1801, Hannah, dau. of Nathaniel Sawyer. Children: 

2. Hannah, b., Wilton. .May 23, 1807; m. ; d., Troy. N. V. 

3. Leonard, b.. Wilton, Jan. 20, 180!); d. June 1». 180!». 
i. Anna Sawyer, b., Wiltou, Oct. 22, 1810. 



GENEALOGIES : BARKER. 307 

5. LeoiiJird, b., AVilton, April 2;{, 1S12; settliMi in BatJivia, 111. 

6. Aiiuii Sawyer, f)., Wilton, Au^. 24, 1814; in.; d., Cohoes, N. Y. 

7. Nathaniel Sawyer, 1)., Wilton; unni. ; res., Salem, X. ^'. 
H. riiineas, b., Saleni, N. V., ISlC; ni. ; one eh. 

5). Betsey Russell, b., Saleni, iST. Y., Jan. IS, ISIS; in.; died Cohoes, 
N. Y. 

10. Abbot, 1)., Salem. X. Y., Jan. 20, 1820; in. ; settled in Illinois. 

11. Achsah, b., Salem, X. Y., Sept. 2;^, 1824; m.; res., Salem, X. Y. 

12. Sarah llolt, b., Saleni, X. Y., April, 1827; in.; res., Warsaw, Va. 

BAliXES FAMILY. 

1. AauonBahnes, b., Marlborough, Ma^s., April 14, 177o. He was a 
eloth-dresser and settled in ']'eiiii)le in the latter part of the last century. 
lie m. Lj'dia Xutting. who was b., IVpperell, Mass., June 22, 1773. ('Iiil- 
dren : 

2. Aaron (9), b., Pepperell, Mass., Feb. I.'., 1708. 

3. Lydia, b.. Temple. Oct. 2;j, 1790. 

•1. Harvey, b., Temple, Jan. 2;{, 1801. lie came to Wilton in 1S25, 
and traded for two or three years in the east part of the house now owned 
by (iardner Blanchard. For two years of the time he was postmaster. 

5. William, b., Temple, Aug. 24, 1803. 

6. Martha, b., Temple, Sept. 10, 1807. 

7. Aeh.sah, b., Temple, Aug. 3, 180!). 

8. John, b.. Temple, May 27, 18]-_>. 

9. Aakon (2), b., Pepperell, Mass., Feb. 1."), 1708; d. Aug. 12, 1870. 
He occupied the mill in Temple formerly owned by his father until 18,T). 
then res. in Tepperell for four years. In 1830 he came to Wilton and car- 
ried on Uw saw mill and carding and clothing mill, formerly owned by 
Oliver Whiting, which he tinally bought. His mill was the last used in 
Wilton for dressing cloth of domestic manufacture. On Nov. 30, 1822, lie 
was commissioned cornet, and afterward second licut. and first lieut. and 
on April Ki, 1827, captain of the cavalry in the 22d regt. of militia. He 
m. Hepsey, dau. of Maj. Francis Blood of Temple, who was b. Sept. 10, 
1707; d. March 2, 1870. See Blood gen. Children: 

10. Lydia L., b.. Temple, Aug. 12, 1820; m., Xov. 10, 1843, David 
Lovejoy. See Lovejoy gen. 

IK Aaron F., b.. Temple, April 28, 1823; d., Nashua, Feb. 21, 1885. 
He was a painter and paper hanger. He in., 1st, Nancy Campbell, by 
whom lie had one son, (Jeorge F., who d. May 30, 1871, aged 14 years. 
H(! 111., 2d, Ellen Marvell of Milford, by whom he had two daughters. 

12. Helen M., b.. Temple, Feb. 20, 1827; m., Dec. 14, 1843, Josiuui M. 
Holt. See Holt gen. 

13. William Harvey (10), b., Temple, .May I, 1831. 

14. Infant son, b. June 30, 1834. 

15. Charles K., b., Pepperell, Mass., March 21, 183(1; d.. Hot Springs, 
Ark., July 14, 1870. A jeweller and watch-maker. He sullercd much 
from illness and lameness. 



308 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

1(>. \Vii,i,[A:\r Hakvkv (13). 1).. 'rniipU'. 'Slay 4. ISIJI. His ))u>inoss 
for many yt'.irs w;is cloUi (Iresftiiiii;. wool rardiiifj and sawiiiji luniln'r. Iff 
lias Itfcn sclci'tnian for two years, anil sexton for several years jiasi. I'or 
some years lie lias reeeived sunnner boarders. lie m.. .Ian. (I, isr>2. Alii- 
^ail U'.. dan. <.! K/ra and JIannah (Wilson) T.ales. See liab's oen.. (20). 
Childivii: 

17. Fred \Villi>. I.. Oel. 1-1. ls:>7. 

IS. Las (■asa>. 1.. .Inly 'UK lS(i;',. 

DAJJlfETT 1 AMILIES. 

1. KlUAKZKi; nAKKKTT. eldest son of Oliver and Anna fFiske) Bar- 
rett, was 1).. (■helmsford. Mass.. Mareli 10. 17(1:2: d. Feb. 10. ls2(i. II.' m. 
.Ian<' need, who was h., Westford. Mass.. .luly 1:5. 1770. She m.. 2d. 
Mareh 17. IS.M. Kidiraini Woodward of LyndelM.ron.iiii and d.. April 1.!. 
IS I!), aned 7S yrs. '.) mos. Children: 

2. Xaiiey. 1... Westford. Mass.. Dee. 2s. 17!Mi: m.. Dee. 27. ISIO. 
Fdward lleniek. See Ilerriek ,i>-eii. 

:{. Oliver. 1... Westford. Nov. 21. 17;i2: d. Se|)t. 21. 17!t:i. 

4. Zimri (S). b.. Westford. Nov. .{. 17!)."). 
.>. Oliver (U). 1).. Westford. Feb. .j, 17ii.s. 

(>. Fli/.a. b.. (iroton. Mass.. Aug-. 12. 1S02: in., .luly 17. 1S2;!. l/ziel 
Sheldon of Wilton, and d. June 11. ISd!). See Sheldon i;en. 
7. Hoxana. b.. Wilton. Oct. 12, ISO."): d. .Ian. .">. isod. 

5. ZiMKi (4). b.. Westford, Muss.. Nov. .!. 17'.i:.; d. May .{, iStiO. At 
the time of tiis marriaj'e he owned a ]iart of the farm, known as the 
Batehelder farm, where he lived ten years, when he sold this and boiiiiht 
the jdaee owned 1).\ .lames I{. Means. He lived there l)Ul a lew years, 
sold the plaee and bouj;ht the portion, yet unsold, of the Samuel lluleliin- 
>oii farm at Kasi Wilton, on whieh the business pait of tlie villa.ii'e is now 
situated. He was an honest, intellijjfent and, upright man. a good citizen, 
a kind neii^hbor. an induliijent Imsband and father, a moral, liberal-minded 
man, a sueeessful farmer aiul hi<jhly respected. He m.. Sept.liO. ls;!0. 
I'ersis, eldest dau. of ]>aniel and Persis (Maynardl r.aiehelder. See 
Batehelder .^^en (21 ). ( hildren : 

«. Samuel (20). b. Au',^ 7. ISiU. 

10. Persis .lane. b. Aui--. 11, 18;J2 ; unm.: d.. WMltoii. Feb. 27, ISSC. 

11. Almira. b. Oet. 2:), 18:5;^; d. Oel. I. IS.-m. 

12. William (2.">). b. ,luly 2. is;i(;. 

13. Naney Elizabeth (2»), b. .Sept. 2!). is;{s. 

11. OI.IVKH (5). b.. Westford, Mass.. Feb.- .••>, 1 7!)S : .1. Nov. 2;{, 1S7(;. 
He was an industrious and sueeessful farmer, res. until his death on the 
homestead bouj;ht by his father in lS(i;{. He was a man of Jiood natural 
ability, strenjilhened and improveil by <>;eneral reailiiii;- ;md sell'-eiilture. 
He held military olliees up to the rank of major, was town clerk for two 
years, selectman for (deven years, representative to the Eegislatiu-e for 
>ever;il ye:irs. and. in lS."iO. \v;is a delegate to llie convention for revisin<; 
the con>iitution (d the state. He took an earnest and activi' interest in 



GENEALOGIES : BARRETT. 309 

t-lliircll. t'ducnrioiial .•iiid rowii ;itf;iir>. \v:is lor ■;('v<'r;il y<':ir> ;i dfjituii ot 
tilt' Second ('((iin-ivii-jirioiiii I Clmiv]! ;iiid ;i lihcrnl -upiioircr tlicivot . lie 
111.. I-Vh. L>S. 1Sl>2. Liu-y K. Chandlfr <>1 Aiidnver. Ma^s.. \vh<. d. Maicli _>:. 
LS-)1. aji-od .V) yrs. II<- m.. 2d. Jan. i>(). is.",.!. Cyulliia .1. Kiddci .d [.yiid.-- 
boroujjh. riiildrcii : 

l.>. T.iK-y Jane. Ii. OH. s. ls-_>i>: d. Feb. lM. ]s-2:',. 

Hi, .Io<(.pli CliaiidliM- (32). 1.. Dec. 1l>. is-J.i. 

17. I.ui'y .Ian.'. 1). Oor. 27. 1S2:>: in.. April I's. islC. Fcnlinaiid S. 
Iliiti'liiiisoii. Sec nuri'liiii.«)n jyon. 

IS. Olivor IJccd. 1). .Ian. 27. 1S2S: d. April 11. ISKi. 

1». (harlot Edwin (38). h. .Maivli 10. 1S;W. 

20. Samiki. («). h. Alio-, ho. is;n. JIc rcs.^in Wilton until .Manli. 
ISO!), and was town (.dcrk for one year, sclcctiiian and town trcasui'cr for 
several years, and representative to the l.eo-jslatnre for two ye.ars. For 
several years lie was tieket a.ii'ent and elerk :it the railroad station in Wil- 
ton. In :\Iaivh. ISO!!, he went to Portsmouth and was employed for a feu 
years as freiiiht a«eiit : siiiee then lie lias been the nciieral frelji^ht agent 
of tlie Coneord l?ailroad and its liranelu's. IJe-. < oneord. lie m.. X»»v. 
2S. ]S.-,S. :\|ary E. I?ay. dan. of David >I. and Hannah 15. ( ll(dl) IJay. who 
was 1... Wilton. Dee. 17. ls;!7. Children: 

21. (.eoi-o-,. William, h.. Willoii. Dec. 21. 1S(;1 : .1. An.-;-. 2. 1S(;2. 

22. (;eor<>-e William, li.. Wilt<in. Oct. :>. ISO:!: d. Sept. 1.*). ISCI. 

23. Frank, b.. Wilton. .Inly .-.. ISdS: d. .\ii.i>\ 2;i. ISC.s. 

24. I'.l.anche. b.. Port smoiitli. Sept. 22. ISC.ll. 

2.'j. Wii.i.iA.M (12). b. .Inly 2. ls;{(;. He prepared for colleu'e at Apple- 
ton Ai-ademy. Mont N'ernon. and innlei- ihe instruction of Hon. (leorji-e 
Stevens, at Lowell. .Mas<. He or;,d. at Harvard Colleen-. IS.-.H: studied 
law in the oflice of Hon. .V.aron P. Hughes, at Nashua: <|ienl one ye.ar at 
the law -clio<d of Harvard I'niv.. ;iiid was admitted. .May. Isiil. to the 
SulVolk CouiiTy bar in IJoston. Mass. He was elected in .March. Isci. 
n'lueseiitative from Wilton to the State Legi.slature. and. at the end of the 
<e.~sion in .Iiily. 1S(;1. beo;aii the jiractice of his profession at .Xashua. 
W hil<' re-iding in Xashua he served one term a~ city solicitor, and one 
term as member (d' the superintendiuj;- school i-ommittee deidiniiiii- a 
rei lection. In IS71 he was ajipoiuted by (Joveriior Weston ;i member of 
his slair with the rank of colonel, lu fjie same year he was appointed liy 
the <;overnoi- county -idicilor for the i-ouiity of Hillsborouiih. He served 
the full term of tivr years, ami. whib' holding- the ollic.'. conducted lln- 
pi'osecurion of Flwin W. Majoi- b)r iioisoning hi- wib'.- In .luiie. lS7(i. 
Ik- removed from Xashua to .s.iint Paul. Minn., when- he now resides. In 
Srpt.. ISS2. he was appointed by the .Mayor of SainI Paul a mi'iiilter of 
111.- I'.oard ot Publit- Works to lill a vacancy. In March, iss,!. ,nid in issii. 
he wa- rcap|)ointed member id tin- lioard for term- <d llin-e year-, and in 
ISS.-, ;uid issi; he wa- elecled president id the lioaid. He m.. Sept. 21. 



♦See, ante, puge IhJ 



310 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

ISGl. Sarah Ellen Paige, dan. of Chrijitopher and Maria (Leslie) Paige, of 
Xashna. Children : 
20. William Paige, b., Xashna, July 4, 18(52. 

27. Nellie King, b., Xashna, April 11, 18(1!); d. Aug. 22. 1S7C. 

28. Alice tJertrude. b., Saint Paul, Miini., Xov. 7. 1S7S. 

2». Nancy Elizabeth (13), b. Sept. 2!), ls;!8; m.. Sept. :>, 18(;i. 
William K. Baldwin, son of Samuel Baldwin, of Bennington, who l)egau 
l)usiness in Wilton a.< a merehant a few years before his marriage, eon- 
tinned the business until his last illness, and d. Feb. 12. 1877, aged 41 
yrs., ."! mos., 11 days, riiildren : 

30. Samuel Woodbury (Baldwin). 1)., Wilton, Feb. Ill, 18l):{. 

31. (ieorge Palmer (Baldwin), b., Wilton, July 27, 1870. 

32. JosKiMi Chandi.ku (10), b. Dec. 12, 182:?. lie was fitted for 
college at Phillips Andover Acadcmj- and grad. at Dartmouth College, 
1850, taking higli rank in his class. Since graduation he has been chiefly 
engaged in teaching. Present res., Worcester. Mass. He m.. Xov. l.'>. 
18r).'{, Sarah .\ini Millard, of Framingham, >hiss. Children : 

.33. Charles Ilillanl, b.. Melrose, Mass., Oct. 2.-), 18.-)4. 

34. T.ucy Chandler, b., Hampton, Nov. 7, 18.")8. 

35. Helen T.ouise. b. Feb. 1, 18G1; d., Hampton. March 2:{. ISO;}. 
3«. Sarah Eliza, b., Hampton, Dec. J), 18G2. 

37. Annie King, b., Worcester, ^lass., Dec. 2.{. 1871: d.. Worcester, 
June 12, 1872. 

38. CllAKLES Et)WlN (It)), b. .March 10, IS.J,!. He is a farmer, owned 
and carried on a milk route in Boston for a few years, aiul has since 
resided on the homestead bought by his grandfather, Ebeiu'/.er. in 180;{; 
Inis been selectman for two years. He m.. June ;{. 18.")8. Ann Elizaboth 
Burns, of Milford. Children: 

3». Lucien Burns, b., AVilton, July 1:5, 18r)!i; d. Xov. 1, 18.-)!i. 

40. Jennie Eouise, b., Wilton, July 2, 18(i4. 

41. Edwin Chandler, b., :siilford, March 2(;, 18(i(;; d. Aug. 1!). 1800. 

42. Edwin Ilurd. b., Boston, Mass., Aug.' 10. 1870. 



1. Ben.iamin Fiskk Baijkktt. son of Oliver and Anna (Fiske) Bar- 
rett, was b., Billerica, Mass., Jan. 10, 1770; d.. Springfield, N. Y., Oct. 
:!1, 1841. .Major Barrett res. in Wilton from 180;{ to 1811 and was an «'nter- 
prising and publlf-spirited citizen. He m., Jan. 1, \~'Xt, Betsey Herrisli. 
Four of his sons received a collegiate education, and three. Sannud. Ccr- 
rish and Fiske, liecame ministers. Children : 

2. Samuel (13). I)., Boyalston, Mass., Aug. 11. 17'.i.">. 

3. (ierrish (22), b., Ifoyalston, July 4, 1707. 

4. lietsey, b., Poyalston, Jan. 11, 1800; d. Fel). 1. 18()(t. 
r». Benjamin (2(}). b., Itoyalston. Oct. 21, 1801. 

(». Oliver (30), b , Wilton, Oct. 20, 180;{. 

7. Betsey, b., Wilton, Aug. 24, 180.".; d. July !t. 18(K;. 

5. Almira (37). )).. Wilton, Aug. 27, 1808. 

«J. Fiske. !>.. Wilton. Jan. 21. 1810; d. Julv 1.!. I81(t. 



GENEALOGIES: BARRETT. 311 

10. William (42). b., Springnold. X. Y., Nov. 18, 1S12. 

11. Fisko (44), h., Sprinoliold. N. Y., Mairli 1. ISKi. 

12. Goorso (49), I)., Sprinoticld. N. V., Sept. 1!), ISls. 

13. Samikl (2), I)., IJoyalston, MasfJ., Auo:. 11, 17!t."); il., Itoxbuiy. 
.Mass.. Juno 21, ISIJO. For ai'oount of his lifo sw pa^'' ^^'i of this History. 
Ilo 111., Sopt. 11, ls;5-2, Mary Susan (rroomvood. who d. March 1."). 1S74. 
ajijed (iS yrs. C'hildron : 

14. Mary Greenwood, ))., IJoston, June 1"), 1S:{;^. 

15. Frances I.angdon, b. Dee. 27, 18.34. 
Ifi. George Samuel, b. Sept. n, 18.%. 

17. Charles Henry, b. Sept. J), 1838. 

18. Ellen Maria, b. Jan. 10, 1841. 

19. Grace Cleveland, b. Dec. I."), 1844. 

20. Francis (Jreenwood, b. July 7, 18-18. 

21. Arthur William, b. Xov. 24, IS.^1. 

22. GKKRi.sri (3), b., IJoj^alston, Mass., July 4, 17!)7. He grad. at 
Union College, X. Y., 1824, and at Princeton Theological Sdiool, X. J. 
1827. He devoted his life to the cause of prison discipline; was chaplain 
of the state prison at Sing Sing, X. Y. ; agent of the Prison Discipline 
Society, and chaplain of the state prison at Wethersfield, (^'onn. He m.. 
Oct. 14, 1847, Mrs. Catharine (Cooley) Purdy. Children, of whom tlie 
two sons are clergymen : 

23. William Cooley, b. July 12. 1S4S. 

24. Charles Scuddcr, b. June 2!), 18r)0. 

. 25. Sarah Lucinda, b. May 13, 1853; d. May 1(J, 18.V,). 

26. BKN.JAMIX (5), b., Iloyalston, Mass., Oct. 21, 18(il. He is sup- 
jiosed to have died of cholera on a steamer bound for Xew Orleans. He 
m.. May 27, 1830, Lois VValradt. He m., 2d, Oct. 17. 1S44. Eliza I^apelye 
Piovoost. Children: 

27. George, b. April 12. is.u : d. Ai)nl 11. 183.-). 

28. Benjamin Bousfield, It. .Sept. 2, ISH); d. .May 2S. 1S17. 
21). Eliza Maria, b. April 4. I8r)0. 

30. Oi.lVKi! (6), b., Wilton. Oct. 2(1. 1803: m.. Feb. 11), 1841, Flizabetli 
Westcott, who d. Feb. 2(5, 1850. Children : 

31. Mary Palmer, b. Feb. 13, 1842. 

32. Benjamin Gerrish. b. Oct. 14, 1844. 

33. Sarah Elizabeth, b. Aug. U», 1847. 

34. George James Westcott, b. Aug. 1!), 181!). 

35. Eleanor Westcott, b. Jan. 2, 1852. 
3(>. Anna Sophia, b. Xov. 17, 1853. 

37. Ai.MiHA (8), b., Wilton, Aug. 27, 1808; d. March 11, 188C. She 
m., Oct. 10, 1832. Dr. George W. Cleveland, who d. Dec. 4. 1881, aged 70 
yrs. Children: 

38. Orland(. Samuel (Cleveland), b. Xov. 21. 1833; d. Oct. 22. 1835. 

39. Alice Cornelia (Cleveland), b. Sept. 18, 1830. 

40. George P.arrett (Cleveland), b. Aug. 0, 1838. 

41. William Fiske (Cl.'veland). b. Aug. 30. 1844 



'M2 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

4-2. Wii.i.iAM (10). li.. Spiiimti.-ld. \. \ .. Nov. IS. ]^\-2. II.'i,'nuL 
liiiuii Culh'iio. 1S;{7: ^tinlicd l;i\v .iiiil :itliiiiiftl liii;}i i;iiik in liis prolV^- 
sioii. lie 111.. Oi't. l.'i. 1S4:.. ('oriioli:i C. Kly. wlio .1. Maivli 2S. isiit. asicd 
2S yis: 111.. 2(1. Oct. II. ls:.l. Sarali Eli/a 'I'oiiiiikiiis. Cliild: 

r.i. William •|"oiiii.kiii>. I». Au-f. :!<). is.VI. 

44. FiMvK (11 ). l)..S|)nii,i!:tl('lil. N. ^•.. Maicli I. islC: .1. \,.v. _':>. lS7!i. 
He firatl. at Inioii ( •ollciiv. ls|-.>: at llaivanl Divinity ScImu.I. IS-I!). anil 
wai* settled ovci' llic liiitariaii S(H-it'i y in l.cNinii-ion. Mas.-;.. IS-Jlt. ami 
later over oflicr snciotics. lie was a dcvolcd and tisdnl man. lli- m.. 
.luiieS. IS.-).!. Anna K. litMU-liinan ol' Boston. Ma«.. wlm d.. Sonlli I'.rain- 
tm>. .Mass.. Nov. i»(i. lStl-1, a.utMl :U yrs. Childicn : 

45. .Mary Hli/a. h. Mairli 7. IS.VI. 
4«;. Susan Kiskc. h. Auo-. l!i. 1S.-.7. 
47. Anna Thoivsa. h. .Ian. 1. lS.->!). 

4.S. Kli/abolh Faulkor. b. Oct. :»). lS(i:{. 

4}>. GKOH<ilc (12^ I). Sept. lit. ISlS: m.. Jan. ir>. is:»l. Klizalu'tli <). 
(JiUhii.st. ("hilil: 
50. Sanmcl (Jilcliii^t. h. Maivli 20. ls.-.;{.* 



1. tIf.oi.MjK HAliHKTT. li.. Mason. Nov. ;{(t. 1S_»1. lie came I«. AVil.ton 
in is:.l and l)ouj>-lil wli.at was formeily known as tlic I'ainum farm, lit- 
is .i li'ood townsman and a siu-im'ssIuI laniicr. lie m.. Sepi. i:,. is.")!, /oa 
Ulood. who was honi in Mason. .Maivli ('.. 1Sl>.-). ( hildi-en : 

2. < Vlia Imoii-en. It. April II. IS.".:!; d. Oet. 27. ls:>7. 

;{. Oldis A., h. May 12. is.V): m. AIImtI W. Sleele, .Inly s. 1S7:>. See 
Steele g-eii. 

4. WillMM- Kvan. 1.. Dee. Hi. IS.Ys. 

5. Elsie Cora. It. April I. ISCI : in.. April 17. ISSI. .\ndrew K. Swallow. 
«. Everett (».. It. .Ian. 7. iSC.!. 

7. .Mystie May. h. Oel. I'.i. ISCC, : .1. .Iiine 2!). isi;-.). 

r.AI'tilEl.DKi; FAMILY. 

1. .losKi'H l{.\T(lir.l.l)Kh\ who d.. Willon. May l!i. IslC. a-icd '.Mi yr<.. 
einijirati'd Ironi Eiiijland and res. several years in AmloM'r. Ma^s. : a 
weaver Ity trade. Ciiildreii. of wliom we have any aeectiinl : 

•2. .Joseph sett ledln (Jreenlield. We liiid hi-; name, with olheis. on 
an (trder t(t the Cominittee of Safety (tf N. 11.. date.l. I.yndel.oroiioh. Dee. 
S. 1777. "to jiay to (apt. i^eler (lark what wa<;es i< due to ii«: upon the 
Alarm la^t .Inly at "rieondentua." 

;{. Arehelaiis (5). 

4. Daniel (S). It. 171'.t or 17:i(i. 



* riu" jinimlfliilttnii and fe'ii-iit->rr!ni<lt'liil(lren of Mnjitr IJciijiiuiiii Kiskc Itsurott are 
iiiiiiii'i'iiiis iuiil iiillui'iitial, Iml our limits do not |i(-riiiit us to ;;ivc a more cxti'iKlrd acciiinit 
iiniii" laiiiilv . For a coniplcli' liistoiy of Ilic fuiiiiiy \v«- woiilil itlor to an <\t<lliiil iiioiio- 
grapli, iliu Uiiiiitl giinalog) . l>y \\ illiaiii Bani-tl. Ksij., of St. Taul, .Miiiii. 



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GENEALOGIES : liATClIELDEU. 313 

5. AUCIIKI.AI .s (3). re:', ^!*'\■•'^:ll yt-.-irs in W iltoii. lie \\.i< ;i -<'rirc;iiil 
ill C.ipr. (ios-i'rJ i-<)mp:iiiy :iii(l \v:i> wdiimlcil ;it IJciiiiiiiiildii. Aii^'. Hi. 1777. 
S.'i.Ttiii:iii of Wilton. 177!i. K. •moved to Miifonl ])n<ir t<. 17'.).'.. II.- ni. 
H.-rty . Childioii: 

(J. Joliii Piitnniu. b. Aii-. c. 17s|. 

7. IJctry. I). Nov. •_>(;. 17'.il. 

S. l)AXlI-;i. (4). Ii. 17r.) or 17.")(»: il. Mai-cli 17. ]s:',-2. ;i,ii-('(l SJ yr<. Koi- 
nioriy of Aiidovcr. Mm-^s. Hi- <-l<l<-l cliild \\;i- I., in Mil.- Slip, u li.-iv In- 
owned 7n ;kt<'.. olC.ist p.nt ol lot Xo. 7. tir-t r;in.ire in Wilton. .Innell. 
177S. he lion.iilit iot-^ inniil)eivd s ;ind H in tlie iiintli r.tnii-e. (.n which In- 
lived sevenil ye;ii>. An;;-. .>(). 17'.il. he hoiijjht lots iiundtered I'.i in the 
■seventh il lid eiglirh raiijjes. iil.^o a lot jOx.'iO rods in X. W. eonier of lot 
Xo. is ill seventh i-iinge. liis huildin«;s wefo on tlie last named lot: he 
made other additions to his farm. He was in the army at .Saratojj.a in 
1777. ][<• 111.. 177.".. IJeheeca. dan. of .loseph and DeiK.rah ( P.laiuhard j 
.Vhhot of Andover. afterward of Wilton. She was I,, .(an.- I'.i. 17.')i: d. 
April l!i. I7'.i."). lie 111.. -Jd. a Mi-^s Kidd,.|- ol Xew Ip-^wicli. Children : 

}>. IJeheeca. I.. Dec. i>(l. 177:.: d. Iso:, : ni.. .Ian. -21. 17'.t;t. William 
Abbot. Jim., of Wilt(.ij. 

1«. IJefry. b. Aiiii-. I. 1777: in.. .Ian. L>7. 17'.)'.i. .loiiathaii Abbot of 
Andover. Mass.. aiwl netliel. Me. 

11. Judith Ray. b. June 21. 177'.): m.. March 21. Isd.J. .loel Abbot nf 
Wilton. 

12. Dani.d ,20,. b. May 1.".. 17sl. 
l:j. John. b. .May (J. 17s:!: d. yoiiii.-. 

14. -Molly, b. March 11. 17si: m.. isOi;. .John ( ntler of Jaflrey. 

15. Joseph, h. .March 2lt. 17S(;: d. Aiijr. .{I). 17ss. 
1<{. John. b. March 17. 17ss: d. .March .•■). 17!».'.. 
17. Ilermon (27). b. Anii'. s. 17'.»(). 

IS. Mann:ih. b. May 2. I7'.i;!: m.. isls. Xalhanicl Kichardson of I'hil- 
a.lelphia. I'a. 

1». Lydla Abbot, b. .March is. 17!».'.; m.. Islli. \bner Shatt nek. 

20. Daxiki. (12). b. .May I.-.. I7s|. Il<- was a l.irm.-r ami a lih'-lon- 
resident of Wilton : selecrman for eiiilit ye.ir-: rei.res.-ntative to ( Jeneral 
Court in ls;{.*). •;{(; .-ind ■.■!7: -tate senator from the -eveiilh district in Isllt. 
■.".(». lie wa- sometimes i-alled to act as referee in case^ where parties 
were niiabl.- to aiiive. He m.. Iso.",. p.-rsi^ .Maynard of 'remi.l.-. Chil- 
dren: 

21. I'ersis. h. May ;M. isos: m.. Sept. :!(). ls;!(i. Zimri llarrelt. See 
l'.:irrett ;;-en. (S). 

22. Jfebccca, h. Ajiril 7. Is|(i: m.. May (1. Is.il. Kranklin Brooks. 

23. Caleb .Maynard (32j. b. Jan. 20. Isl2. 

24. Klizabefh M.. b. An.-. 1.".. isi;!: m.. March 2(;. ls;{7. Fi<k IMissell. 
2.'). Kmily. b. Sept. II. Isl.-,: d. I"eb. .-.. isl'.i. 

2(;. Adeline, b. Aii-i'. 2(1. 1S17: d. ( )ci . s. Iss.",. 

27. IlKIJ.Mox (17). b. Anu. s. 17'.mi. K'e-. on homestead with his 
father until about ls2'.i. wln-n he became . linanciallv embarra—ed and 



314 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

removed to Cicoro. X. V. He m. Polly, dau. of Major Francis Blood of 
Temple. See Blood ijen. Children, of whom we find any record : 

28. Mary, b. .March :{. 18ir,. 

29. Fidncia. b. May 2, ISls. , 

30. Sarali, b. IMay 7, 1820. 

31. Rebecca Jane, b. Feb. 10. 1S2:{. 

32. (Ai.Kn .Maynaui) (23), b. .Ian. 20, 1S12. A farmer and res. on 
the homestead; is indnstrions and has no taste for doing any other bnsi- 
ness than his own. He m.. Feb. i:{, 1S.")0, Emily A. Bnss. dan. of Stephen 
and Sally (Abl)ot) Bnss. who was b. Auo^. .'{0. 1S2'.». See Bnss <ren. 
Children": 

33. Georo;e M. (37), b. Nov. 20, 1859. 

34. Charles D., b. Nov. 25, 18G2. 

35. William E., 1). Jan. 24. 1866; d. May 10, 1885. 
3G. Albert D., b. May 5, 180!); d. May 0, 1885. 

37. GKOmiK .M. (33). b. Nov. 20, 1850; m.. Dec. 1S85. A. Isabel 
Kimball. Child: 

38. Erland (Jraves. 1). May 10. 1S87. 

BKAIH) FAMILY. 

1. I.l Ki; Bkai.M). 1). ISIO: d. March 7. IS.Yl. For many years he was 
in bnsiness in Boston, and foi- some years a member of the firm of Boyd 
& Beard. In 18,5:j he bnilt the eleojant set of bnildin>;s on the blnll' 
near the jimction of the streams in the villa!i:e. which are still owned and 
occni)ied l)y his heirs. He m. Hannah W., dan. of .Mark 1). IVrkins, of 
Mont ^'crnon. She m.. 2d. l'(>tor II. Putnam, and d. Fel). S. 1S8-J. ajjced 05 
yrs. ChildnMi: 

2. Albert («), b. .Ian. :il, 1S41. 

3. Horace, b. July 5. 184.'{, has been an invalid from infancy, and for 
several years has been unable to walk. He rides out daily in j^ood 
weather; enjovs reading and is well-informed about the occurrences 'of 
his time. Few would bear his infirmities with so much patience. 

4. Ennly (S). b., Caml)ridgeport. Mass.. July 20. ISfO. 

5. Luke (10). b. Nov. 10. 18.VI. 

«. .\i-HKKT (2), b. Jan. ."{l, 1841. For a few years he was in business 
in Nashua, but for several years has res. in Wilton, lie m.. Jan. .i. 1S(;5. 
Jennie L. Williams. Child: 

7. Stella Pratt, b.. Milford, Dec. 27, 1867. 

S. Emii.v (4). b.. Cainbridgeport. Mass.. July 20, 1840: m.. May 12. 
1874, XaHjan Barnes Boutwell. who was b. July .U. 18;!(;. Mr. Bout well 
was adji. of the Kith Itegt.. N. II. V.. and was severely wounded whiU" in 
service. By his first wife. \. Li/./.ie (Boutwell), who was b., Troy, N. 
11.. June 10, 18.JL and d. Nov. .{, 18(i5, he had one son. Leslie Barnes, who 
wash. July 28. ISCO. Child of Xath.in Barnes and Kmilv (Heard) Bout- 
w<-li: 

t>. Horace Keith (lioutwell). b.. (aml>rid<re. .Mas<.'. Dec. L 1870. 



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10. Like (5). !). Xov. 10, IS")!. He liai^ for niuo yoar.« boon onjias<Hl 
in manufacturing- BoanVp patent spring to prevent carriage sliafts from 
rattling; ollice. (i.'{ Court St.. Hostoii. IFe ni., Se|)t., 1S7(!. Abbie Frances 
Curtis, who was 1)., Lyndeborougli. June 10, ISfjd. Children: 

11. Florence f.ena", b. Feb. S^ ISTf). 

12. Elmer, b. March 17, 1SS2; d. April 1."). 1SS2. 

13. Gertrude M.. b. June 21, 1SS7. 

BEEDE FA^IIEY. 

1. Thomas Bkf.ui:. b., Poplin, Nov. 2S. 1771 ; d. Xov. .{(», lS-|s. F(.r 
account of liis life see p. '2^)'.i of this History. lie ni.. Jan. 20. ISO.*), Nancy 
AVilder, dau. of Jonathan Kimball, of Harvard. Mass.. who d. Feb. 11. 
1S44. Children : 

2. Nancy Wilder (S). b. May 0. ISOd. 

3. George Kimball, b. July 2, ISO',); d., Eastport, :\lc., aged 21 years. 
Tie was a young man of much promise and his d(>ath was a severe shock 
to his parents and the rest of the family. 

4. Abigail, b. Oct. 3, ISIO; d., Duxbury, Mass.. uuni. 

5. Hannah IJockwood (15), b. July 2:5. 1812. 
(t. Thomas (17), b. Jan. ;51. ISKi. 

7. Elizabeth, b. Nov. 21, 1S17: d. ai)out 1S42. 

S. N.A.\CV WiLDKT?, b. May (>. li^OlJ; m.. March 2(», 1S2S, Stephen 
Abbot, who was b. Sept. 2."), ISSOl. and d. Aug. 4. 1S7;5. See P.uss gen. 
Near the time of his marriage Mr. Abbot began to trade in the brick store 
at the middle of the town, and was postmaster from 1S2S to 1S:?7. He 
afterward removed to Syracu.se, N. V. When the emigration to ( 'allfornia 
liegan he removed to that .state and res. there the rest of his life. Mrs. 
AI)bot is now living at Antioch. Cal.; a woman of much intelligence and 
universally resjiected. Children: 

t). Louise Ann (Abbot) (21). b. Dec. i:>. isi'.i. 

10. Sarah (Al)bot) (27). I). Jan. 24. is:!2. 

11. George Kimball (Abbot), b. July 7. Is:!."); d. .June. is;{(;. 

12. Mary Frances (Abbot) (34), b. Nov. l!i. is;!7. 

13. Abl)y Lucia (Abbot) (41), b. July 8, 1840. 

14. Emily (Al)bot) (45), 1). March 1(5, 184!). 

15. Hannah Pockavood (5). b. July 2:5. 1812; d. July !», 1881. See 
p. 2(J0 of this History. She m.. May 12. 18:{0. .Vlexander Hamilton Stew- 
art of Farmington. Me. Child: 

1(». Samuol Barrett (Stewart) (47). Ii.. FarmiiigfoM. .Mine H. ISIili. 

17. TlloMA.s ((J), b. Jan. .'{1, 181(1. He writes. April 2'.l, 18S7, from 
Seattle, W. T. : "In early life I was engaged in staging from Farmington. 
Me., to Portland, and from Dixtield to Livermore. In 18r)7 I went to Illi- 
nois and there engaged in mercantile business. Tliree y«^iH"i* since I came 
to Washington Territory and have retired from active business. Next 
autumn, if living. I sliall go to California, where 1 exi)ect to sjiend the 
icst of my days." He m., Oct. li). 1842, Lucia S.. dan. of Moses Merrill 
..f Now (;"loucest(M-. Mo., who was b. ,Iuly 2!». ISp.i. Childn-ii : 

IS. (Joorgo K. (54). I>. .lulv C. IS 14. 



316 IIISTOUY OF WILTON. 

v.). AllxTl 'I'. i.>S). 1). Sc])!. 2(1. ISI."). 

UK Ilciiiy Fuller d'A). h. \..v. Ki. isr.d. 

•21. I.orisK Ann lAuunTi dh. h. Dct. i:>. isjU: in.. Dec. 21. IS-js. 
A/n. Fowl.Tol IJoynltoii. Vt. Ifcs. Ml. N'.m-ik.ii. .\ . ^' . « liil.livii ; 

22. Goorgc Abbot (Fowler), b. .Inly 1. is.'.l. 

- 23. Siiinuol Stowart (Fowler). 1). ( »rl . 2s. ISdd. 

24. Eclwanl I'.eede (Fowler), b. Sept. 27. ISd."). 

25. FiaiH'is .lay (Fowler), b. Oit. is. 1S(JS. 
2<J. .\mia Louise (^Fowler). I). Aiii;-. S. 1S7-1. 

27. S,\i!Aii (.VhhoT) (10). 1). .Ian. 21. ls,!2: .1. May 2"). ISS.I: ni.. Oct. 
2ft. ls.".l. Samuel Seller> of Philadelphia. IVmiu. They resided in Brent- 
wood. ( al. Children: 

2S. Mary (adwallader (Sellers), b. Sept. (1. lsr)2. 

2{>. (;eori;e (Sellers), b. Mareh 1. 18.'>-l. 

:J0. Stophen Abbot (Sollors). b. .Inly .•!!. 1S.V>. 

:n. Samuel (Sellers), b. Sept. 24. 1S.-)S. 

32. ( liarle.s Sumner (Selh'rs). b. .Mine .{. 1S(;2. 

33. Kdward (iarrett (Sellors). b. ,luly 21. 1S(;1. 

34. .Mai;v Fi.'AXCK.s (Ahhot) (12). b. Nov. ID. is;!7: m.. Nov. 1(1. 
IS.V.I. Isaiah .\. Wileox of Little Falls. \. V. Ke<. Santa Clara. Cal. 
Children: 

35. Fraid; Asa (Wilcox), b.. Fruit vale. Cal.. Nov. Ki. ISIK). 
3<». .Vlonzo Al)l)ot (Wileox 1. b. .Sept. (J. IS(;2: d. .\n.<;-. 21. ISC,:.. 
37. Marry Warren (Wileox). b. Sejil. I. ISC.C. 

3S. Walti'r Irviiin' (Wileox). b. June is. IS70. 
3«. Emily Auousta (Wileox). b. Feb. 1 I. 1S7.^. 

40. Irviuii' .\lon/o (Wileox). b. March 1.;. is^i). 

41. .Mutv LiciA i.MujoT) (13). b. .July s. IslO: m.. .Iidy 2.!. 1S(;2. (;. 
( lowe- Carman of St. .lohn. New llrimswick. I{e<. .Vutioch. Cal. 
Chiltlren: 

42. Kdwin Ai)b(.t (Carman), b. .March 1. ISCI. 

43. F.iizabeth (Carman), b. .May l.'i. ISiiS. j 

44. Stephen Abbot (Carman), b. \U'r. I. 1S7;;. 

45. Kmii.v (.\15150t) (14). b. .March Ki. isjii: d. .March 2'.). 1S71- ni , 
Nov.. ls(is. .l;iy 'j'utlle of Xottinoham. Child: 

4(;. Arthur Cornwall (TuttU'). b. Feb. 17. lS7(i. 

47. Sami KI. Uaim.'KTT (STl•:^VAI^r) (10). b.. Farmiui'ton. .Me.. .inneH. 
ls:!ii. lie preachetl a short time at .Nashua, then removed to l.\ iin. .M.i<s.. 
where he has been i)ast or of tin' Inilarian Society for more i ban t went \ 
years; is a dinvtor of the Amerii-aii liiitariau .\ssociation. lie ni.. hec. 
17. ISt;;!. .Xinde Ottcdina I'.ixby. who was b.. Surinam. South America. 
(»cl. ;;i. isio. Childr.'u : 

4S. Fdward I'.ixby iStew;irl i. b.. Na<hna. Feb. 17. iSli.'.. 

V.K .\rlhur P.eede (Stewart ). b.. Lynn. Mas^.. Nov. 2!l. Istiil : d. M.iivh 
:i. ls72. 

5(K S.-imuel r.arrett (Stewart ;. b.. Lynn. .Ian. 27. IstiN. 

51. (HMirye ilauMllon ( Stewart i. b. March IS. Is7;;: d. Aii,-;. 2.!. 1S7;^. 

52. Nhirion Francis (Stewart), b.. Lynn. .Vui;. S. I,s7l. 



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.>:i. ()tt(»liii;i l'.ixl>y (Sicwart ). li.. l.yiiii. .Iiiiic -Ji'. 1SS2. 

.>4. (;k«)K«;i; K. (IS), h. .Inly <;. ISII: m.. Dec. 21. ls7l. 'I'licic-.i \<'\v- 
toii. (laii. (.f .Iiuljic M. Xcwioii c.l Kaii>as. i;<>. Scatllc W. l'. ( liil.ln-ii : 

55. (icori^f. b.. Ellswiiitli. Kansas. Jiiiic 17. 1N7J. 

5«. Mary.JosL-pliiiic. I).. Kankakee. III.. Oet. 1. lS7o. 

57. (Jei.r^re \.. 1... Kankakee. 111.. Mareh -J I. 1S7!I. 

5S. Ai.iu:i;t "I". (1J>). h. Sei)t. :i(i, ISl.-): ui.. .Ian. l;;. 1S7(;. H.'lle 
MeXully, dau. oi .ln(l.-;-e .l.unes .1. McNnity. loiiiieriy (.1 I.nni-iana. Ke.-. 
Seattle, W. T. (hiUlicn: 

5J). Thoiuas .Jay. 

m. Ethel. 

<{1. James, I ein. 1(1. 

(»2. (Jeolliey Ceeil. 

«;j. Helen IJeatiie.-. 

<i4. llKNitv Ki i.m;i; (2(1). i». Nov. HI. IS.V): ni.. Apiil 1 L 1s7l>. Mar- 
garet Ellen .MeXnlty. sisler d liis Inolliei- All.eifs wife. IJe.^. Antineli. 
Cal. Children: 

G5. Harry Mc.Nulty. h. April 1.!. 1S7;!. 

«e. Charles Francis Tyler, I). Oct. IT). Is7l. 

G7. Mary Eueia, h. .\pril 17. 1S77. 

6M. Jtalph Merrill, h. -Ian. II. 1S7!». 

(>». Olive, \>. Nov. 1. ISSI. 

70. La Jloy Wemple. 1). Jan. Jl. iss.!. 
. 71. .Vrthur ChanilMM-lain. b. Sept. 1.!. Iss."). 

i; I. .VXCH AIM) FA .MIMES. 

1. 'I'lloAtAs |',i..\N( ii.\i;i) came from ilam|i>hirc. Enu,land. in \<\3{). 
Ke>. some years in Uraiiiliee. .Mass. In Feb.. UmI. lie IxMiiilit t..r £200 a 
licuse and larm nl 200 aeres on the Mystie side ol Cliarlestown. .Mas-., 
where he rl. May 21. Km I. Had four sons. 

•J. S.\Mii;i., son or preeedinu'. b., Eni^land. Auir. C. ir,2'.): d.. .\ndov<r. 
Mass.. April 22. 1707. lie lived first in Charlestown, wIkiv all his cliil- 
dreii \v(!re born, and lemoved with his family to .\ndover, .lime 10, I(l8(i, 
when; he owned mm-h land, and was eonstalde and eolh-etor of taxes, 
lie m.. .Ian. ;}, l(i."j4-.').5. Mary, dau. of Seth Sweetser of Charlesluwn, wh() 
d. Feb. 20. KIGS-OII, and by whom he had six children. He m.. 2d. .lime 
21. 1(17:!. Hannah, dau. of Thomas Dojrjrftt of Marshlield. Mass.. who d.. 
.\ndover. July 10. 172."). by whom he had four childicn. 

:j. Jonathan (5). smi of Samuel by 1st wife. b. May 2.""). ICill. 

4. Thomas (7). sou of Samuel by 2d wife. b. .\pril 2S. I(i7l. 

.'>. Jonathan (3), b., charlestown. M:iy 2."). I(j(i4: m.. May 20. ](>s:>. 
Anna. dau. of .lohu Eovejoy of .Vndovei'. 

«>. Stephen flO). son of i»reeedin--. b.. 1702. 

7. TiiuAiAs (4). b.. Charlestown. .\pril 2S. 1(171: d. March 17. 17.".it. 
lb m.. March 22. KIDS-il. J{ose llohm- of .Maishlield. .Mass.. win. il. .\ii.-. 
-'7 1711. and by whom he had nine cliildren. two of whom, niveii l)elo\\, 
bad descendant- n-idin- in Wilton. lie m.. 2d. Sejit. 21. 17i:.. .Mr-. 



318 HISTORY or WILTON. 

Il;iiiii:ili Cowcii dl I.ymi. .Mass.. win. d. .June lT). 172J, and liy wlioin he 
had llim' ohildirii. lie in., .id. Krlt. il. 17J(!. Mrs. .Iiidilli Hill „[ Maldon. 
Mas.><.. wliod. Ik'i'. 1, 17C17. 

8. Joseph (13), b. Feb. 1!>, 17(10. 

J). .Josiali (15), b. Aug. 1(1, 1701. 

10. Stki'MKN («), b., 170->; d.. Andovcr. ,Ian. 8, 17(il». He ni.. .\uir. 
10, 1724, Dcborali IMiolps and had ten children, of whom the two i^ivcn 
Jk'Iow resided hi Wilton. 

11. Nathan, 1)., Andovcr, Maivh ;{0, \7M). lie ni.. July 2, 17.->2, IJath- 
sheba. duu. of Joseph and Deborah (IJlanehard) .Vbbt>t, who was h. Sept. 
Hi, 173.'). and d. Dee.. 1781. On Dee. 1. UO-J, they were lH)th dismissed 
front the ehureh at Audover to form a ehureh in Wilton. No aeeount of 
their ehildren, if any, is found iu the Wilton reeords.* 

12. David (18), b. April 10. 1710. 

13. JosKi'ii (8), b. Feb. 19, 1700: m.. April 1, 1722, .Sarah, dan. of 
Nathaniel Ab))ot of Audover. They had eight ehildren b. in .Vndover. 
one of whom res. in AVilton, namely : 

U. Jeremiah (27), b. June, 17;«. 

15. JusiAil (D), b. Aug. Ui, 1704; d. April 10, 178;{. He owned land 
in several plaees in Wilton. In a MS. l)ook are found tlie following items 
in his handwriting: "My Barn at Wilton was set up in May, 17(>."), and 
Joshua entered my service Oct. iJO, the same year, on my place there." 
•■ Oct. 20, 17(>."), Joshua and JJeu. went oil" to Wilton with 20 sheep to win- 
ter lliere." l»y a deed dated Aug. 1(!, 17(!!), he conveys "for the love I 
bear to my son Joshua'' lot No. 4 in the 2d range. In like manner he con- 
veys to his son Benjamin, Julj' 15, 177G, 18.^ acres of S. E. part of lot No. 
3 in 2d range, lie ni., Dec. 23, 1730, Sarah Blanehard, wlio d. Sept. 11, 
1778. They had .seven children, of whom the two 3'oungest, named below, 
res. in Wilton : 

IC. Joshua (3»), b. Nov. 13, 174G. 

17. Benjamin (4D), b. July 3, 1750. 

IS. David (12), b. April 10, 1740; m. Margaret . Children : ' 

IJ). Nathan, 1). Sept. 12, 17G3; d. Aug. 7, 1770. 

20. Peter Dolever, b. June IG, 1705. 

21. Amias, b. May 2, 17(!7; ni., 8ept. 28, 1784, r>enjannn T. Hideout. 

22. Deborali, 1). May 30, 17(;5). 

23. Nathan, b. June 30, 1772. 

24. Nehemiali, b. Oct. 18, 1774. 

25. Cliloe, I). Oct. 17, 1770. 

20. lialph, b. July 0, 1780; d. Nov. 21, 1782. 

27. Jkue.miaII (14), b.. Andover, Mass. .lune, 1733: d., Weston, Vt., 
Jan. 27, lt52(>. lie .served in the Freneli and Indian war; was at the siege 



*Thi' two following; births jiie found in llie Wilton rt-conis : " Moses, son of Sti-jilK'n 
lU:n»clnird Jind Liay liis wito, wii.s born Oct. ,'1, irrc." " niinn.ili, duu. of Abitl ISluncliiird 
and lluiinali bis wile, wius boin Oi-t. -'S, l?.t5." It i.s not known liow tlu' Slijilun antl Abiil, 
liiiv niintioiiid, wi-if ri'hitvd to llio ntluT lUancluirds ol Wilton, but it is possildi" tliut tlu.x 
will' sons ot'Natlian (11). 



GENEALOGIE.S : BLANCHAlil). 3 11> 

of Fort VVilliaiii Henry, taken itiisoncr and csi^qM'd ; also served tlurin;; 
tlie ItevoluLionaiy war. lie \v;i.s last taxed in Wilton in ISOS, and removed 
to Weston. Vt. He ni.. May 17, 17.")9, Dorothy Smith of Andover; m., 2il. 
lictweeu 170!) and 1771. Susainia Martin. The Itirtir- of his live yo»n;:;est 
children are reconled in Wilton. Children : 

28. Jeremiah, b. Sept. 17, 17(11 ; served in Kevoliilion. 

20. Peter, b. Aug. 12, 17(i7; re ved t() Weston. Vt. 

30. Kber, b. Jan. 14, 17()!). 

31. .Sarah, 1). Nov. 2. 1771. 

32. Dolly, or Dorothy, born Nov. 2. 177(i. 

33. Judith, b. Oct. 15, 1778; in. lienjamin Steele. See Steele ;r,.|i. 

34. Henry, b. March 30, 17S1. 
3.>. John, 1). Nov. 2G. 17S2. 

3(>. Hannah, b. March 27, US"). 

37. William, b. Feb. 10, 178S. llemcjved to ( anton. \. V. 

3H. Aaron, b. July 20, 17!)1. 

3J). JosiiiA (1«), b. Nov. 13, 174(1: d. Oct. 10, 1818. A man of very 
decided opinions and much respected; selectman for one year and (tften 
on impurtaut committees. A part of his farm is now owned by (jIeor<je 
H. Keyes. He m., June 30, 1770, Elizabeth, dan. of John ancl Ai)i',Mil 
(Livermore) Keyes. wlio d. July 14, 1817, aj^ed 72 yrs. ChiUlren : 

40. Josliua (5H), b. July 8, 1771. 

41. Amos, b. Jan. 14, 1773. Kes. Andover, .Mass. Was many years 
casliier of the Andover liank, systematic and exact in all his business 
tran.sactions. He was father of Kev. Amos IJlanchard, D. D., for many 
years pastor of First Conjj. Ch., and of Kirk St. ('h., Lowell, Mass. 

42. Elizabeth, b. Oct. G, 1774; d. Nov. 20, 18.")7; num.; res. in Wilton 
until death of her parents, afterw'ards in Andover. 

43. Eunice, I). Auf?. 8, 1770; d. Sept. 24, 177t)[y]. 

44. Eunice, b. June (',, 1778; d. Jan. 4. 18.^0. She m.. Jan. 30, isoo. 
Jeremiali Abbot, Jun. See Abbot gen. 

4.J. Ezra, b. Marcli 23, 1780; d. June 4, 180."). 

40. Abel, b. Oct. 10, 1782; unm.; d., Pembroke, March 1."), 18ls. A 
physician; studied medicine in Concord; practised his profession in Pitts- 
lield from 1805 to 1S(J8, and in Pembroke for the rest of his life. In liis 
will, after makiu*^ bequests to his father and others, he gave tlie residue 
of his estate, about $2500, toward the establishment of an '• Academy in 
Pembroke, for the pui'i)Ose of improvinjij t\u' risin<^ j^eneration in science, 
morality and i-eIip;ion." On June 25. iNls, the I>e;;islature passed an act 
incorporating the IJlanchard Academy. Throu^^h liis friend, llev. Dr. 
Abraham liurnhani of i'embroke. more moin;y was raised for tlie erection 
of a buildiuf^, winch was deilicated ^lay 25, 1810. It has been known, 
later, as Pendjroke Academy. 

47. IJhoda, b. Nov. 7, 1784; unm.; alter d<;ath of her i»arenl>. she 
removed to Andover. and d. there. June 30, 1857. 

48. Lydia, b. Nov. 5. 1780; d. Aug. 28, 1801. 

40. IJknjamin (17j, b. Jidy 3. 1750; d. Nov. 24, 182S. His farm is 
now owned bv John Lane. He m. Sarah GrilHii of Tewksburv. Mass.. 



320 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

who (1. .Al.iy .il. ISOI : m., 2(1, Kc)). I'l. iSd.!. M;irlli;t Jihiiirliard of Billciica. 
(liildiTii: 

:>(>. S;ir:ili. II. Sept. 10. l?:.'): d. Sept. I'.l. 1777. 

.>1. Abi-;ail. 1>. .Iiiui' 11, 1777: m., Feb. 11, ISOO. Tiiuolliy II. Wliilncy. 

.">2. Small, 1». Ai»nl .'), 177'J: umu.; d. .hily lo. 1S:{7. 

.>:i. Ik-iijamiu, 1). April ."). 1781 ; d. -hdy 12. 18"i.">. Res. on h<.iut\sl('ad 
until 1S4S. when hi' rcniovx'd to tlie middle of' the town. lie ni . Oct. 215, 
ISl.i, Hannah Frye. who d. Oet. .'H. 1S(;:5. 

:A. IJeulah. 1). June i:}. 178;}; m.. Nov. lit. ISd."). .Foshua Mo(.r. 

55. Isaae (US), li. ilay 2.-), 178.->. 

.">(;. Aimer (71). I.. May :!!. 17S7. 

57. Hannah. 1>. .lune 12. 17S!): d. May 10. 17!tO. 

oS. JosiiLA C-IO). 1) , July 8, 1771 : d. July 2:!. 1810. His father gave 
him a deed of the S. W. part of his farm. He held military otllees to the 
lank of captain, was deacon of the church and led in the sin,i;in.ii' for .<ev- 
eral years: was nniv(!r.sall}' resi)ected. He was ill for some lime before 
his death : one day he rode out. and on liis return lay down to rest; he 
was soon after found dead in Ids room. He m.. March 12. 1801, Mary, 
dan. of Samuel Hutchinson, wlio m.. 2d, Moses Uajri' of relham and d. 
Sept. r.l. isliS. a.ii'cd (il yrs. Children: 

5i>. Abel. b. Oct. 10. LS02. lies, several years in Andover. Mass.. then 
went to \e\\ \ in\<. City. whei-e he was eii.ii-a:i-ed in the liible House until 
his death. 

60. Lydia. b. July !». ISO,'): d. Nov. 2.s. 1S21. 

(il. Ezra, b. Aug. 2."), 1808; m.. April 1(1. is:!!!. Delana S. Heed. He 
owned f(U' some years the west part of lot- numbered 12 and i:!. formei-ly 
the Hutchinson farm. 

iVl. Joshua, b. June 21), 1810. lie went to .Vudover. Ma.-s.. .-ind still 
res. there: has been for S(!verul years deacon of the Com.'. Cli. 

(>:{. ls.\.vr (55). b. May 2.5, 178.'): d. Oct. 2!). lS,-)7. .\ wood-l inner and 
furniture maker: lived at the middle of 'the town until 1S2S. wlKMrhe 
went to Fitchburg, Mass.. where be ics. ;i few years. Ilien icturned to 
Wilton. He held military ollices to raidi of captain, was po-t master ovei- 
ten years and sexton for many years. He m.. Dec. .'>. iso'.t. Ilelsey Foster 
of Tewksbury. Mass.. who d. \ov. 2. 1S7+, aged Dl yrs.. 2 mos.. 2S days. 
Children: 

iW. Isaac (7«). b. Jan. (I, 1811. 

(}5. Fli/.a. 1). Dec. 21. 1S12. 

(J«. Hannali. 1). Jan. is. isf.-, : m. I.ym.in Morse of P.oston. Mas>. She 
d. July 20, 188.-). 

«7. Amos Fostei-. b. May 2. 1SI7. Soon afl.T be became of age he 
well! out we<t. 

<;.S. .Sandi (irilliu. b. Apiil 2.!. iSlli: d. March 21. 1S2'.I. 

<>!». Clarissa, b. Nov. 22. 1S21 : m. John F. Kind.all of Lowell. Ma». 

70. (Jardner. b. Aug. :!0. 1S2!»: m. Lucy Spalding: ii. cb. He own- 
the place formerly belonging to i.'ev. .\bel Fi>k. For -everal years h 
woiked at hoir<e painting and paper hang 



I 

He has been successfully I 



GENEALOC.If:S : BLANCIIAUD. 321 

oiij^;i<,^0(l ill laisiiii;- triiit and i)oiilliv. In sonic years }io fi'i-ds out seven 
or oiiclit liuiidiecl busliels of ni-ain. 

71. AhnkI! (5(>), b. May 31, 17S7 : d.. llcnnin.-ton. Maivh 21. Is:,.",. He 
lived on llie honiestoad with his hroLher. lienjamin. nntilal>oiil ls;5I. when 
lie removed to Temple. After residing; tliere several yeai's lie removed to 
Bennington. He m., Oct. 15. 1S12. Hannah Tarhel of Mason, who d. ;May 
25. 1S;W. a^ed 40 yrs. ; he m., 2d. Jan. 22. 1834. Xaiiey Dale, who d. .Sept. 
l(i. 1SG2, aged 73 yrs. Children : 

72. Syrena. h. Nov. 10, 1S15; m. Dea. Adams B. AViiui. 

7.3. Eveline, h. April 5, 1817; m., Nov. 17, 1835, Joseph Holt, 3d. 

74. Edwlu Tarbel, b. March 18, 1810. 

75. Abuer Jarvis, b. .June 10, 1821. 

7G. Isaac (04), b. Jan. 0, 1811 ; d. March 14, 1885. lie was employed 
as brakeman on the Boston and .Maine 11. 11.; returned to Wilton, where 
he worked at house-painting, glazing and paper-hanging; served as sex- 
ton twenty-seven jears. He m.. .Ian. 10, 1838, IJlioda Osgood of Andover, 
Mass. Children : 

77. Eliza, b., Haverhill, Mass., Sept. 1, 1838; m. Oliver W. Blood. 

78. Albert Osgood, b. Aug. 3, 1840; d. Sept. 20, 18G5. 
7». Henry X. (81), b. Aug. 2(;, 1842. 

80. Frank C. (84). 

81. IlKNKV X. (7«), b. Aug. 2(>. 1842: in.. Dee. 17. l^ds. Xaucy Helen 
lUirtcMi. Children: 

82. Isaac Henry, b. April 15. 1872. 

83. Benjamin II., b. Dec. 29, 1870. 

84. Fkaxk C., m., March «, 1870, Abbie .1. Meleiuly. Child: 

85. Ernest F., b. Mav 22, 1881. 



1. Sr.M(.)N Bl.AXCllAUI). 1).. Billeriea, Mass.. Dec. 23. 1740: d. about 
1828. His grandfather, John, who scat led in Billerica, was son of Samuel 
(2) of the jneceding gen. Simon removed to 3Iilford about 1770. A part 
of his farm is now occupied by the Hillsborough Mills. He m., Jan. 20, 
1774, Catherine, dau. of Increase Wyman of Woljurn, Mass.. who d. 1838. 
He had eleven children, three of whom, named below, were for a longer 
or shorter time residents of Wilton. 

2. Lutlier (5), b. Milford. 

;{. Catherine, b. Milford; in., Seijt. 7. 1810, Luther Holt. 

4. Itebecca. b. 3lilford; m. Oiville Holt. 

5. LUTllKii (2), b. Milford; m. Mary Kinson of .Mont Vernon. He 
had a large family of children, most of them born in >Vilton, but we have 
obtained the record of none except of those named lielow. who have lived 
ill Wilton since their marriage: 

(». Mary, b. June 15, 1817; m. Elbridge C Woodinan. 

7. Olive, b. Jan. 24. 1821; m., Xov. 2(;, 1840, .Samuel Brooks IJalcs. 
See Bales gen. 

8, (;eorge (11), b. Oct. 18, 1823. 



322 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

J), diaries (18), b. Oi-t. 1, 1S25. 

10. John (22), b. July G, 1828. 

11. Gi-:or<;e (8), b. Oct. 18, 1823. lie lias livcil in Wilton almost 
without iiiteiTuptioii. Enlisted in IGth IJcuft.. X. M. \'. See pa^o 211. 
He in., 3Iairh 1."), 18.j2, Mary A. Wright of Nashua. Children : 

12. A-ddie Frances, b. June HO. 1854: d. Aug. 17. IS.'i'k 

13. Krank Hyron, b. Jan. 2(1. 18.")(;: d. .lune 10. 1S70. 

14. Ida Lilian, b. May 18. 18:)S: ni.. Oct. 20. lS7!t. William Ernest 
Crosby of Hoston. Mass. 

15. Rosa Cenevra. b. June .iO. ISCO: d. April 2!i. 18(i2. 
IG. Ceorgc Woodman, b. Oct. 18, 18()r). 

17. 3lary Grace, b. Aug. 24, 18G8. 

IS. CHAKi.KS (9), b. Oct. 1, 1825. Knlistcd in Kith Itegt.. N. II. V. 
Returned ill and d. Sept. 20, 18G;{. See page 211. He in.. Oct. 4, 1852, 
Mary Frost, who was b.. llubbardstou, Mass., July 1, 1830. Children : 

19. Adin, b. Aug. 17. 1853; d. Aug. !). 185G. 

20. Hrigham, b. Nov. 4, 1855. 

21. Walter, b. Jan. 12. 1858. 

22. John (10). b. July G. 1828. A machinist; was employed by the 
Wilton Co. during the greater part of Mr. Woodman's superintendence. 
Enlisted in Kith l^'egt.. N. H. V. See page 211. lie m. Harriet Glines. 
Children : 

23. Enuna. b., Milford. Feb. 20. 1854. 

24. Addie. b.. Milford. April 10. IS.IG. 

25. Lizzie, b., Wilton, Sept. 24, 18.")8. 
2G. Fred I)., b.. AVilton, March 3, 18G0. 

27. Nellie F., b., Wilton. June 1. 18G2. 

28. Nettie F.. b., Wilton. .Sept. 17. 18G4. 

29. Cora A., b., Wilton. .March 15, 18G8. 

30. Etta L.. b.. Wilton. March 17, 1871. 

31. Arthur W.. 1).. Wilton, Oct. 5, 187G. 



1. (.;i;oi{(;i; IJi.anciiakk. A colored man. and a veterinary surgeon. 
He lived many years in Wilton, a part of the time on the farm now owned 
by Samuel (Joldsnnth. He served in Ca]it. Benjamin Taylor's company 
at Winter Hill, during the winter of 177.5-7G. At the beginning of this 
century he bought the farm in Milford. afterward owned by Dr. IVter 

Shedd. and lived there the rest of his life. He m. Hannah . who d. 

Dec. 20, 177!t; ni.. 2d, Elizabeth . Chikhvn : 

2. Hannah, b.. Mile Slip, June 28, 1778. 

3. James, b. Oct. 20. 1781 : d. Nov. 25. 1781. 

4. Molly, b. Oct. II. 1782. 

5. IJetty, b. March 2G. 1781. 

(J. George Washington, b. Aug. 2.'>. 17s:.: d. April 10. 1812. 
7. .John, b. Dec. 25, 178G. 
H. Anna. b. Jan. 21, 1788. 



GE^'EALOGIES : BLOOD. 323 

0. Jlei»>il';ili, 1). Maivli 1, I7!l(». 

10. Timothy. I). Oct. 1. ITitl : res. on homestead and succefdod his 
fathor as veterinary surgeon. 

11. Knth, h. April 0. 17!«. 

12. Sally, h. April 20, 17!)"). 

!$[/)( )!) FAMITA'. 

1. Jamks Bi.ooi), wlio came to Concord, ^lass., about 16:58, and d. 
Dec. 17. 108;}. is supposed to be the ancestor of the families in New Eng- 
land that have borne his name. The family liad large wealth. Ellen, 
wife of .lames Blood, d.. Concord. Aug. 1. 1()74. Tliey are suiijiosed to 
have had live cliildren. 

2. ROBEKT. son of preceding, d.. Concord. Oct. 27, 1701. lie m.. April 
8. K),-).-}, Elizabeth, dau. of .MaJ. Simon Willard. who d. Aug. 2!), l(>92. 
Twelve children. 

3. .losiAli. son of preceding. It. A])ril (I, l(;(i4: m.. Marcli I. KISS. 
:>rary Barrett: ni.. 2d. Feb. :5. KI'.lO-!)!. Mary Thomas (Torrey'o Klevcn 
children. 

4. Sti:imii:n-. son of jireceding. I). Feb. 22. 170:5-1: m.. Mary . 

Mne children. 

5. Fl{AX(Ts. third child of preceding, b.. Concord, Mass., March 18, 
17;54-."). Gen. Francis Blood settled in Peterborougli Slip in 170;^. and, 
according to Mr. Daniel lleald, "held as many offices of honor and trust 
(Un-ing the Bevolution ai^any man in the state."' He practised some fine 
strategy, at the time Temple was incorporated, in getting the tenth range 
of Wilton lots included in Temple. The inhabitants of Peterborough Slip 
had petitioned the governor and council to have one or two of tlie west 
ranges of Wilton brought into Temple, and had appointed CJen. I}lood 
their agent to manage the matter. The iidiabitants of Wilton, in town 
meeting assembled, on April 27, 17(58, appointed Joseijh Buttertield and 
.lames Dascondj their agents to oppose the petition of Peterborough Slip 
before the governor and council. Tradition says that Gen. Blood and 
Mr. Buttertield met and had some talk of going to Exeter together. But 
Gen. Blood wished to anticipate .^^r. Buttertield, so he borrowed from 
Col. Towne of Xew Ij)swich. his liorse, hat, wig and complete costume 
and started for Exeter. As he passed ^Mr. Buttcrti(dd, who was standing 
in his door waiting, the splendid horse and imposing costume so attracted 
ButterrteUrs attention that he did not recogni/e tlie man. When the \Vil- 
ton agents reached Exetei- they found Gen. Blooil there before them, and 
the business so arranged that they could not prevent the tenlli range ot 
lots from l)eing incorporated into Temple. (Jen. Blood ni. Klizabetli 
Spaulding of Pepperell. Mass. Nine cliildren. 

G. P'hancis, son of preceding, b. Dec. 11. 17(17. Major Francis Hk.od 
m. IJebecca Parlin of Carlisle, Mass. Of their eleven children, the six 
named below have eitlier lived in Wilton, or had cliildren who live there, 

7. Howard (13). 

H. Betsey, m. Nathan A. Whiting. Sec Whiting gen. 



324 HLSTOKY OF WILTON. 

1). I'olly. in. llcniioii IJatchcldcr. Sec DatchcUkT sen. (27). 

10. Hcpscy. 1). Sopt. Itt. 17!»7: d. Maivh i>. 1S7(): in. .Vaion Hanio.*. 
See Barnes gen. (9). 

11. Clarissa, ni. -Fames 1{. Mcan>. See ^Means oen. 

12. Orin (10), b. 1805. 

13. llOWAUi) (7), ni. Rhodu IMeree. Children: 

14. (Jeorge Howard (IJ)). b. (Jet. 17, 182G. 

15. Levi Hiram (22), b.. Tciniile. Aug. 7, 1S2D. 

1(). Okix (12), b. ISO."); d. May 5. 1S(J8. He removed to Wilton a few 
years before the death of his first wife. After his seeond marriage lie 
lived on the plaee now owned ))y ^Hi-hael MeCarthy. He m.. Dei-. <>. 
18;{2. Louise Barker, who d. .June .">, J8r);j, aged 4fi yrs. He m.. Jd. Mav 8, 
1850, .Jane, dau. of Capt. Caleb Putnam. 

17. IJebeeca. m. Symonds. 

18. Koduey Orin. b. -July ID, IS.U : d. .July 1, 1S74. 

19. Gkougk HowAUi) (14), b. Oct. 17, 1820. He removed from Lynde- 
borough to \Vilton in Mareh. 1805. Ha.s worked in Dunbar's meat-mar- 
ket, in the Depot store and at farming; in Nov., 1880, was elected repre- 
sentative to the Legislature. He n».. May 18, 1853, Helen Marion, dau. of 
Dexter and Clarissa O. (Spollord) Burton, who wash. Fel>. 21. ]8:{1. See 
JUirton gen. Children: 

20. Ueorge Francis, b. March 22. 1800. Cirad.. 187!i, at IMiillips Exe- 
ter Academy. Since March 1, 1880, he has been employed as clerk l)y 
Messrs. (Jregg & Sou of Nashua. 

21. Clara Helen, b. April 2!), 1802. (.Jrad., LSSJ. at Francestown 
Academy. Befoi-e and since her graduation she has been a successful 
teacher. 

22. Licvi HiliAM (15). '».. Temple. Aug. 7. 182n. He came to Wilton 
about 1800; has been engaged in liv(My slaltle and in teaming. He m., 
Jan. 17, 18."i;]. Adaline Langdell. who wash., .\ndierst, .Inly 15. 1828. 
Childreu : 

23. Florence Adaline. b. Dec. 17. 1S57: m., Feb. i;5. 1877. Kli E. Bas- 
sett. lies, reterborough. 

24. Willie Hiram, 1). Sept. 28, 1803; d. May 7, 1804. 

25. Bertha hemar. I). June 1, 1805. She has been a succes.sful teacher 
for several terms. 

2«. 3Iabel Gertrude. I). Oct. 15, 1807. 

r.OYNTOX FAMILY. 

1. Omveu WiiniNr. Boynton, b. Temple; d.. Wilton, Jan. 27, 1877, 
aged on yrs. mos. He was son of Elias and Hannah (Whiting) Boynton. 
and graiuison ot (apt. Elias Boynton, who fought at Bunker Hill and 
Saratoga. Oliver sold liis liomeslead in Temple, a lew years befon" his 
death, and bought the place at Wilton Centre formerly owned by A.sa 
Jones and res. there until his death. He m., March 1, 1831, Olive, dau. of 
Theodore ami Elizabeth (Corliss) Barker of Temple, wlio was b. Feb. 4, 
1811, and d. Sept. 13, 187!). See Barker gen. (5). Children : 



GENEALOGIES : BRIDGES. 325 

2. r.eovge W. (»). 1). April 7, 18.32. 

3. (liaries E., b. Xov. 10, 1835; res. Port^^mouth. 

4. Willinm Wallace (12), b. Xov. 4, 1840. 

5. JoJiu (;.. b. Dec. 4, 1843; d. March 20. lS.-)5. 

«. Mary II., b. Xov. 22. 1848; ni., June 24, ISOfi, 15. La Forest Chaiiil- 
ler. lies. Xashua. 

7. Martha E., I). Sept. 0. 1S.")0: ni.. March 2:i. 1S70, Henry II. Liver- 
more. See Livennore gen. 

S. Abbie A.. 1). Ai.ril 2, 18.-)4. 

9. (;Koi!(iK W. ;2), b. April 7, 1S32. He lived for a few year? on the 
farm now owned by Jeremiah Driscoll. lie sold this and boujiht the 
place of Charles B. Burtt, In the village, where his family have since 
resided. lie carried on the bottling business for four years at Providence, 
11. I., and, since 1885, at Xatick, Mass. Has l)een supervisor and fire- 
ward in Wilton. He m.. May 17, 18.")7, Eliza Jane Burton of Lynde- 
l)orough, who was b. Dec. 0, 18.34. See Burton gen. (77). Children: 

10. Clara, b. July .5, 1 SCO; m. 

11. Ceorg.' Fred., b. Xov. 25, 18(i4 : d. .Ian. 15, 1805. 

12. Wii.i.iA.M Wai.lack (4). b. Xov. 4, 1840. Pes. Xorthamjiton. 
Mass.; engaged in bottling business. He m., Dec. 25, 1880, May E.. dau. 
of \ViHiain and Eveline P. Emerson. Child : 

13. (Juy Emerson, 1).. Xorthami)t()ii. Mass.. Sept. 21. 1884. 

BRIDGES FAMILY . 

1. John Buiijcjks came to Wilton about 1777 and bought of .Fosejjh 

Bntterlinld the farm now owned by (ieorge 1. Doe. He m. ]\Iary . 

Children: 

2. Abiel (9), b. about 17G4. 

3. Mary, m., July 27. 1780, Moses Averill. 

4. Mehitabel, d. Feb. 20, 1840, aged 70 yrs. : unm. 

5. Enoch (16). The four children, so far named, were jtrobably born 
before their father came to Wilton, as we find no record of their liirLli. 

(». -lames (U)), b. Xov. 27, 1778. 

7. John, b. Aug. 21, 1780; d. Dec. 28. 1780. 

S. Sarah, b. May 15, 1784; d. Sept. .30. 17S4. 

1». AniKL (2), d. Xov. 7, 1801, aged 37 yrs. II<- bought and lived on 
the farm afterward owned by Rev. Thomas Beede. He m. Susanna, dau. 
of Jonathan and Sarah (Putnam) Cram, wlio was b. Jan. 27, 170t). See 
( ram gen. Children : 

10. Sarah, b. July IS. 17il2; m.. Xov. 11. 1S13. Levi I'.ridge. They res. 
-everal years in Wilton, then removed to INIaine. 

11. Abiel. 1). Dec. 31, 1703. 

12. .lonathiln, b. Sept. 1, 1705. lie m. and res. in Wilton several 
ye.irs; in 1841 removed to Vermont . 

13. Susanna, b. Xov. 10. 1707: m.. Mareli 1.!. lS2!t. David (ram. 

14. Twin- were b. April 27. ISOd. and were Ituried the lulhiwing day. 



326 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

15. Philip. 1). July 10, ISO] ; d. yoiino'. 

10. Enoch {o). He was one of the emigrants from Wilton wlio >;otllod 

in Temple. Wilton and Weld, Me. He m. Betsey . Childien : 

17. Betsey. 1). Jnly 23, ISOO. 
IS. Mary. I). Sept. 10. 1802. 

19. Jamks (C). b. Xov. 27. 1778; d. March G, 184(J. A farmer and an 
inveterate worker, liaving no mercy, so fai' as hours were eoncerned. for 
himself or for liis team. Res. on liomestead. He ni. Mrs. Mary (Ames) 
Foster, who d. Dec. 15, 1S24, aged 50 yrs. : m.. 2<1. Sally fierce of .lallVey. 
who d. March 14, IS.'}*], aged 48 yrs. Childien : 

20. Anna. t>. July 1, 1807; ni., May 1. 1828. Sanniel Holt. See Holt 
gen. 

21. James l.oring. 1). March Hi. 1810: m. and res. in (Jroton, Mas^. : 
n. ch. 

22. Samuel Woodbury (23). 

2S. Samlf.i. Woodblhv. After Ins marriage lie spent a year in 
(ieorgia ; then res. on the homestead until after the deatli of his.lirst wife. 
He in. Sabra Herrick. who d. Oct. 22, 1857. aged 52 yrs. Children : 

24. (Jeorge W. (29), h. Jan. 22, 1838. 

2.^. James, b., Dooley Co., Ga., Feb. 27, 18;U); d., Wilton, Jan. 20. 

1800. He was mustered. May 2, 1801, into Co. E, First Hegt., X. H. V. : 
mustered out, Aug. 0, 1801 : mustered as a recruit, Se])t. 2(). 1802, into Co. 
r>. Eighth K'egt., X. II. V.: wounded. May 27, 1803; I'orp. by promotion. 
Aug. 1, 18();{: serg.. Dec. 10. 18()3; honorably diseharged. June 7, 1805. 

2(J. William H.. )>. Xov. 10. 1841. He was mustered. May 2, 1801. into 
Co. K. First Begt.. N. II. V.: mustered out, .\ng. 0, 1801 ; mustered, Oct. 
L5. 1801. into Co. I, Fifth Hegt.. X. II. \'.: d. at llarrisonV Landing. Va.. 
July 2(i, 1802. 

27. Twins were b. July 12, 1842. and d. in infancy. 

25. Theodore Edson, b. Jan. 10, 1845 : d. July 13," 1804. 

29. (;koi{«;k W. (24), b. Jan. 22. 18.38., He was mustered. Dec. 3(». 

1801, into <■(). B. Eighth Hegt.. X. II. V.: appointed corii. ; serg. by pro- 
motion. :>[arch 20, 18(i3; wounded at Port Hudson. La.. June 11. 180.!: 
coMunissioned, Sept., 1803, second lieut. in Xinety-.Second Kegt-. I ■ S. 
C. I.: lirst lieut. by promotion: mustered out Jan. 1. 18(i(i. Aftei- the 
war he l)ought of his father the homestead, on whicli he i-e<. a few ye.irs: 
for several years i)ast he has lived in Brookline. Ih- ui.. Oct. 0,1801. 
Sarah D. Buss, who d. June 27, 1873, aged 35 yrs. He in.. 2il. Oct. 17. 
1S75 Abliie L. Lincoln, dan. of Bev. I. S. Lincoln. Child: 

:{0. Theodore Lincoln, b.. Wilton. Tifay 2. 18(;8. 

iUtOOKS F.\:\riLv. 

1. 1>.\A<' Bkm.oks owned the house that stood cast of the blacksmith's 
sliop necu[>ied by .lohii Farrington. John ^lack and others. He had .i 
store and was licensed for seven years to sell spirituous liipiors. He was 
last taxed in 1801 : s(dd his house (o Sannxon Keve-. a blacksinith. and 



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GENEALOGIES : BROWN. 327 

removed to Ainlieisr, wliere ho \va> register of deeds for 111:1113' years. He 
m. Abigail . Cliildreii : 

2. Isaac, h. S^^^t.. 2(i. 17!»1 : d. July G, 17!t(j. 

:j. Lurlier. 1.. Jidy C. 17;).-). 

BIJOWX FAiMITJES. 

1. Thomas P.uowx and IJridget, his wife, came from Eiiglniid and 
settled in ("oneonl. Mass.. l(t;5S. A freeman. He d., Cambridge, Mass., 
Nov. :?, ir.8S. 

2. Thomas, fifth child of preceding, b.. Concord, Mass.. IG.'ii : d. 
April 4, 1718: m.. Xov. 12, 1077, l?iith Jones. 

3. Ephuaim. fourth child of preceding, b. April 21. IGSU: d. Feb. C. 
1749-50: m., Aug. 28, 171!>, Hannah Wilson. 

4. Thomas, first child of preceding, h. Dec. 2(1. 1720: d. 1784: 111.. 
May 20. 1748. Mary FliiU. 

o. Jonas, second child of preceding, b. Dec. l."», 17.52; d., Temple, 
July ;n. 1S;{4. He was a minute man in Concord in Capt. Buttrick's co., 
was wounded at the north bridge in Concord, April 10, 177.5, and, lileed- 
ing, chased the enemy nine miles; was in the battle at Bunker Hill: was 
commissioned as ensign, served in the Ticonderoga campaign, and joined 
the army under Gen. Gates. In Dec, 1770, he entered his name to serve 
during the war as lieut. He in., Aug. 10, 17S4, FTannah. dau. of Major 
Ephraiiii Heald. first settler of Temple. 

G. Ei'HitAiM, third son of preceding, b.. Temple, July l."}, 1790; d., 
Wilton. Dec. 11. 1840. In 1800 he was apprenticed to William Howard of 
reini)le, a carpenter. About 1809 he was employed by Kimball Putnam 
ot Wilton as journeyman, and later liy Isaac Blanehard as cabinet maker. 
At tlie time of his marriage, 1810, he settled about a mile west of AVilton 
Centre, and. ill 1820. bought the Silas Buss farm where Albert Carleton 
now live<. lie was successful both as a farmer and a carpenter, being an 
excellent workman, of good judgment, tpiick in execution, ingenious in 
devices and ready in adapting means to ends. His advice was often souglit 
and cheerfully given. Between 18:{0 and 18;{8 he invented a thresliing 
in.ichine very like those in ineseiit use, and constructed a horse-power to 
run his machine. He was a member of the Fuitarian Church in Wilton, 
was a diligent reader of solid books, was quick in conipreliensioii, modest. 
l)road in his views and liberal toward all men; was much beloved and 
respected. He m., Dec. 4, 1810, Sarah, dau. of Benning and Abigail 
(Morgan) King, who was b., Wilton, Xov. 4, 1797. She m., 2d, March :{1 . 
1847, X.ithaniel Thurston, who d. April .{, 1874. She now lives witli lier 
grandson. Theodore W. Harris, at F:ir IJockaway. X. V. children: 

7. Sarah Maria, b. Xov. 7, 1817: d. !)<'c. 2, 1818. 

5. Kphraim (lo). b. Oct. 1, 1819. 

*}, Abigail King. b. Dec. 9. 1821 : d. Dec. 29. 1824. 

UK (;eorge (21). i). Oct. 11. 182:1. 

11. Sumner, b. .Sept. ;5, 182.5; d. Aug. .'lO, 1827. 

ll». Abigail Maria, b. Aug. 28, 1828: d. July 17, 18.52: m.. Sept. 22. 



328 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

1S47. Ndi'iiuiii Smith. .M. D.. of Grotoii. who \v;i< b.. .Mont Vciiion. Oct. 
IH. isll. Ilo \va.* lor six yt^nrs suraeoii of the Sixth l{(\ut.. Mass. V., went 
with tlio ro««r. throuiih lialtiinore in 18(11 ami liad the care of those 
woumlt'd l»y tlie mol). 

13. Diantlia Hak.'r (23). I). K.-l.. 1. ISlJl. 

14. Aiistress (21>). h. Marc-h :>. 18;M. 

15. Ei'unAi.M (8), h. Oct. 1, 181!). For account of liis life see page 
290. He m.. Jan. 1. ]84(;. Mary F. Pollard of Lowell. .Afass., who d. .Vn"":. 
17. ISIS); m., 2d.. Au«?. 27, 1S.")1. Sarah II. liarrett of IJarre. Mass.. who d. 
Aug;. 21. 18r)2; m.. .'{d. Sept. 12. 18r)4. Emma Cornelia Daniels of 'IVwks- 
hury. Mass. Children : 

1(}. Martha Ann, b. Oct. i;{. 18 IC: d. Sept. :{. 18-1!). 

17. (^eorije Fpliraim. b. Oct. !). 18.-).-): ni.. Felt. IS. 1880. Mary 1,. dc 
Hochn. 
l.S. Frederick l{o,iiers. b. July 20. 1802: d. Oct. 4. 1878. 
1». Mary Etta, b! .luly ;{1. 18(1.-); d. Jan. 27. 1884. 

20. Enuna Alice, b. Nov. 4. 18(18. 

21. Gkouok (10), b. Oct. 11, 182;{. For account of his life see page 
2!)0. He m., Nov. 1, 1850. Catharine Wood «>f ( Jroton. .Mass. Cliild : 

22. (Jeorije Artemas. b. April 18. 18:)8. A physician : assists his father 
in Ills institution lor tlu' education of the feeble minded. 

23. DiAXTiiA Bakkh (13), b. Feb. 1. 18;{1 : m.. Xov. 2.-). 18.-.2, Philip S. 
Harris, who was b.. Heath. Mass., Feb. 24. 1824 : d.. Flatbush. X. V.. INlarch 
11. 1884. He was a jtortrait painter of note ami his portraits of many dis- 
tin>ruished men are marked by fidelity and excellence. He tirst lived in 
Kath. .Me.; tlu'u in Brooklyn. N. Y.. wlu're he was a deacon of the South 
Con»j. Ch.. and in 1882 removed to Flatbush. .Mrs. Harris now res. at Far 
Ifockaway. X. ^■., with her son. Theodore. Children: 

24. Herbert Allston (Harris) (33). I).. Hath. Me.. 
2.'). Ida France-s (Harris), b.. Bath. Me.. Feb. id. 

\. v., Sci)t. 28. 1870. 

2(». (Jeorge Philip (Harris), b.. Hath. Mc. Oct. 
Me.. .March :?. 18:)8. 

27. Henry Lucius (Harris), b.. Hath. Me.. Dec. 11. IS.^.S: m. : has tour 
children. Architect. Xew York City. 

25. Theodore Wintield (Harris)* b., liath, .Me.. Jinu> 2;{. 1802. (irad. 
at I'nion The(d. Seminary. A clergyman and res. at Far IJockaway. 
X. Y. ' 

2{». Anstkkss (14). b.. Wilton. March ."i. is.n : d.. Mcmut Vernon 
Forge, Pockingham Co.. Vu.. Feb. 20. 1870. She m.. Pane. Mass.. Dec. 
14, 18.-,8, David Francis Haynes. who was b.. West Prooklield. Mass.. 
June 20, 18;r.. In Nov. IS.M. Mr. Haynes entered as clerk the store of 
Ephraim Brown at Lowell, where he learned the crockery business. In 
18.")(;. lie became book-keeper of H. Abbot and Son. of BaUimore. Md.. 
m.mufacturers i>( iron jdates. Theirs were the only mills in this c-onnlry 
where the plat<'s for the famous Monitor coulil be piodueed. To satisfy 
llu' ilemands of the F. S. government for <hip and Monitor .irmor they 
were fori-ed to erei-t a new mill and Mr. Haynes wa< put in charge. 



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JONATHAN BURTON. 



GENEALOGIES : BROWX. 329 

In ISdS. h(> wii* ai)i)oiiirecl iiiaiiagor of the Mount A'cinou Iron \\ ttrks in 
JJockinjiliani Co., Va. In 1S71. ho returned to Baltimore, Mel., became 
l)artner with Jolin V. Ammidon, dealer in glaf^.s and crockery wares, and, 
in lS7(i. assumed control of tlie liusiness. In ISSl, lie developed the 
Cheapside Pottery, a noted manufactory of artistic porcelain wares. 
Children : 
SO. Fannie (Ilaynes). h. Jan. 27. Lsfio. 

31. Katie (Haynes). 1). Au.y-. 14. 1S(;4. 

32. Frank Ifeuben (Haynes). h. Sept. i-.i. 1>S(i!i. 

33. llKHUKiiT Ali.stox (IIakhis) (24), 1).. Bath. Me. , Oct. s. is.").!. 
Has been cashier and book-keeper for Messrs. Whiting' i\: Sons at Wilton, 
and is now employed by them in Boston. Mass. He ni.. Auj;' l.}. ls7s. 
M.iria U. Ellsworth. Children : 

34. Ada Ellsworth (Harris), b., Wilton. June 4. IS7!). 

35. Bertha Ellsworth (Harris), b.. Wilton. Oct. 2:!. ISSO : d. Feb. 12. 
ISSl. 



1. James Bkoavx. At the first town meeting after the incorporation 
of Wilton, held July 22, l*7ti2, he was chosen moderator and first select- 
man. He was re-chosen selectman in 1703, and was several times moder- 
ator of town meetings. He was first lieut. in Capt. Walker's co. of Col. 
l?eed"s regt., which marched to Caml)ridge immediately after the battle 
of r.exington. Hon. Charles J. Fox. in his History of Dunstable, claims 
l.ieut. Brown as an inhabitant of that town; but in the i)ay roll of ('a]>t. 
Walker's Co., as made up to Aug. 1, 177."), (see Hanunond's l»ev. War 
Rolls, Vol. I, page !l.")) Capt. Walker, Eieut. Roby and others from Dun- 
stable were credited with forty miles' travel, while Lieut. Brown and 
others from Wilton were credited with sixty miles' travel. See page Sit of 
Ibis History. By a deed, dated Jan. .'Jl, 1777, he sold his farm, whii-h 
was part of lots numbered 7 and S in the lirst range, to Joseph Abbot. 
Jun., and removed to Moultonbonnigh. The same farm is now owned by 
.John Herlihy. He m. Sarah . Children: 

2. Saralu b. April 21, 17(J!>. 

3. Olive. 1). April 2, 1771. 

4. James, b. March 21. 177:5. 



1. Wii.i.iAM BiJOW'X. supi)osed to be the tirst practi'^ing physiii; 
Wilton, lived where I.ullier Baldwin now re<. He ni. Kacliel — 
Children: 

2. AViUiam. 1). Aug. 12. 177(;. 

3. l.vdia. b. March Hi. 17S0. 



1. Isaac Bkown. Isaai- and Daniel Brown lived in W illdu lur some 

ti They were both enrolled, April 2:5. 177.".. in <apl. W.ilker's ,o. ol 

« ol. Heed's regt., and the pay roll of Aug. 1. 177.".. <li(>\\ - Ihat Ihey <erved> 



330 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

until th:it rime. Isaac in. Hannah . -wlio d. Aug. V). 17S8. C'hil- 

dn'u : 

'2. I.<aac'. h. April .W. 177!». 

3. Patty. 1). Auy. \-2. 17.SS; d. Sept. 19, 1788. 

lU'OBEE FAMILY. 

1. Fkkkman K. Hi (iHF.K, )>., mdifonl. Vt.. May V.i. ]SU\. A photoj;- 
laplKM-; (.'ainc to A\ilton in Oct.. 1S7."). and >i»(>n ac<|uiicd a itrotitable 
business which h(> has continued to this time. He ni. Annie llulcliinson. 
wlio was 1).. (;reentield, Jan. 27, 1840. Cluldren : 

2. Xellie M., b. Aug. 28, 1878. 

3. Eva M., b. Xov. 10, 1880. 

liUHXIIAM FAMILY. 

1. Thomas IUrxh.v.m. b.. Kiiglanil. l(i-J:{: il. June. IClil. Lieut. 
Buinham ni.. l(i-ir>, Mary Tuttle: 11 ch. 

2. John, son of preceding, b. 1048: d. 17(M: ni.. ICOS. Elizabeth 
Wells; y ch. 

3. Thomas, son of preceding, b. S(>pt. I'O. Km.!: d. 17-ls. lie ni. 
Susanna : G ch. 

4. Jehkmiah. son of preceding, b. 17()i>: il. 1783. He ni.. 17;5o. Jane 
Pride: U. ch. 

5. Jkkkmiah. 1). April 2, 17.12. We lind tlie lirst mention of tlie 
Burnham family in Wilton in a deed, dated Xov. 15, 1770, from Jonathan 
Blanchard to Jeremiah Burnham, conveying 05 acres of east part of lot 
No. 5 in the sixth range. Date of Jeremiah's death not known: last 

taxed in Wilton, 1805. Ho m., Aug. ;{0, 1754. :Mary . who d. Jan. 

7. 1828, aged 02 yrs. They had 8 ch.. of whom the two following were 
residents of Wilton : 

G. Buth, b. 1750; m.. April 21. 1785. Tiinothy (iray : d. March 2.!. 1841. 

7. Jeremiah (8), h. 170:{. 

H. Jkukmiah (7), b., 1703; d. Nov.. 1844. By a deed, dated Dec. 0. 
1704, his fatlier conveyed to him the Go acres, bought in 1770 of Jonatlian 
Blanchard. By a deed, dated Jan. 22, 1704, Amos Eaton conveyed to liim 
the southeasterly part of lot Xo. G in sixth range. He was a farmer and 
res. on al)ove-naiued lots; his buildings being on tlie easterly part of the 
lots. He was an early member of the Baptist Society. He m.. July 18, 
178G, Phebe Blanchard, who d. Aug. 20. 1838. Children : 

9. Phebe, b. Sept. 18. 1787; m. Gutterson: m. 2d. Daniel Fuller. 

10. Polly. 1). April 25. 1780: m.. June 24, 1813. Samuel Puller. 

11. Betsey, b. April 10. 17!»1 ; m., 1810, Daniel Fuller. 

12. Hannah, b. May 15. 1703; m., June 21. 1S41. William Foster of 
Ashby. Mass.: m.. 2d, Isaac Preston of Xew Ipswich. 

13. Lois. b. .\ug. 11. 1705; m. Samuel Lovejoy of Milford. 

14. Lucy. 1». Aug. 15, 1707: m. Dodge of Xew l'.o<ton. 

1.'). Sally, b. Sept. 24, 17!»0: m. Shattuck of Brooklin.-. 

KL Stephen (IS), b. Dec. 31. 1802. 



GENEALOGIES : BURNS. 331 

17. Eebekah. b. April -24. 180.") : in. William Currier. 'I'hcy had sovoral 
iliiUlron of whom we timl no record. 

IH. StkI'UKX (1«), b. Dec. :J1. 1S()2: d. April Kt. 1S77. A Inrmer. and 
lived in \Vilton for •several year? after lil^; n>arria>;e. then removed to New 
Boston and. for a few j'ears, kept the tavern on the Weare road, about a 
mile from the vlllao:e. He afterward res. on a farm in the west part of 
\ew Boston. lie m., :May 20. 182(i. Mary Bockwood, wlio was b.. 
(iroton, Mass., Dec. ii. 180."), and came to Wilton with her parents about 
ISOS. She d., Milford, Dec. 22, 188.">. ( hildreii : 

UK .Stejiheu Fernando, b. ^Earcll 2."). 1S27; m. I.oiinda J.oiinii- "f N<'\v 
Boston; has a liver}- stable in ^[anchester, and is a veteriiiaiy >ur<ii'on. 

20. Georoje Fletcher, b. Oct. 17, 1S28; d. ^fay '.), 18411. 

•21. Mary .Jane. 1). Dec-. IS. 1S30: m. Frederick Dod-re of \<'w Boston. 
Bcs. Nashua. 

22. Charles Crosby, b. March .">, 1S;{2: d. March .'{0. 18;{2. 

23. Maria Deborah, b. June 20, 1833; m. .Jolin Lorin^j; of New Boston, 
wlio d. Apiii 11, 18.")3, witliin three days" sail of San Francisi-o. Cal.: m.. 
2<1, Xelsou X. Philbrick. Kes. New Boston. 

24. Charles Crosby, b. Feb. 12, 1830; d. March 2."). 1S3!). 

25. Sarah Harriet, b. June 12. 1S30: m. CJeorsjc H. Stevens of Fr.inces- 
town: d; March .30. 1872. 

2«. Jeremiali Almos, b. July Ki, 1842: m. Helen Buswell of North 
I.yndel)orouiih. IJes. Milford; emi)loyed in Heald's furnitui'e factor}'. 

27. Milo Bockwood. b. Feb. 2. 1847; m. Sarah F. Shedd of Mont Ver- 
non. Bes. ;Milford. Employed in Heald's furniture factory. 

Bri?NS FAMILY. 

1. Joiix Blux.s. 1). 17(»(): il.. Milford. 1782. He was of Scotch ori.oin 
and came to Americ:i from the north of Ireland in 17;!(;: settled in Mil- 
ford. 1740. 

2. 'I'lIOMAs. seven'th child and third son of prec-edinj<. m. Klizabctb 
H.-irtness of Lunenburi;. Mass.. and d.. >Filfor(l. aj^ed about 80 yrs. 

3. Samiei., sixth child and third son of pi-ecedin.o;. b.. Milford. Scjit.. 
1770; m., Feb. 12, 1801, Abigail Jones. Was selectman of .Milford frum 
thv« age of twenty-one for ten years. He d., Milford. Sept. 20, 1817. and 
his funeral was the largest ever held in the town. 

4. CiiAUi.Ks A., fourth child and second son of preceding, b., .Milford, 
.I.in. 10, 1800. He m.. Dec. 31, 18;{3. Flizalteth, dau. of Abel aiid Betsey 

Bartlett) Hutchinsc.n* of Milford. She d. S.-pt. 4. 188.-). aged 00 yr.s. 



*Tli(' ilutcliinson family traces its ancestry to IJariiiird llutcliinsDii ol' Cowlaii, York- 
shire, England, who was living in ItiS^'. The I'ollowing are tiie .New England ancestors ol 
Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Hums: 1, Uicliard Hutchinson, tenth in descent from Marnard of 
Cowlan, was h. in England; ni., l)vc. 7, 1()27, Alice liosworth; emigrated ahont Ki.'!:') and 
settled in Salem, -Alass., near nathorn's Hill. •,', .Josei)li. :i, IJenjamin. 4. henjamin. 
5, Xatli.an, b., IJedfoid, -Mass., 1717; removed, about 17:t4, tir Andierst, now .^lilford. and <l. 
.Jan. 12, 1"}).5; was a large land owner in Milford and Wilton and built the lirst mill on the 
■iite where I). Whiting and .Sons' grist mill now stands. He m. Kachel Slearns. (i, Xatlian. 
who owned the jilace, since belonging to the late Hollan<l I'routy. 7, Alii-I, who w:i-i li.. 
.Milford, Aug. «, i;it.i, and m. Betsey, dau. of Isaac and Elizabeth ISarlletl. 



332 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Mr. aiul Mrs. liiirns wero i)tMsons of i\w liii>host chnnu'tfr ami were well 
known for tlieir intolligcnoe and wortli. 

5. (^'H.VKi.Ks H., i«on of prcoetling, b., .Milforil. Jan. 1!), IS.S."*. For 
ai'i'onnt of liiis life sw pa,i>o 27."!. Ik' m.. Milfonl. .Tan. \\K 1S.")G. .Sarah \. 
Mill^. rhildron: 

(>. Arthur Honry. I). IS.'HI; d. Anu;. :>.{. Is7(i. 

7. Bos.*ie. 1». .July G. lS.->!): ni.. .lime 1."). ISSl. William A. (ircir.sr. See 
IJrogjj lijen. 

S. Mary Bell, d. April 14. ISO.}, aood l yr. .-, mos. 

J>. (liarler; Alonzo. h. .Tan. A, 18(i;i: m.. Oet. 14. ISS.'). I.nlie ('.. dau. of 
Dr. William A. .Tones. He is elerk of the Wilton Man. Co. 

10. r.lanehe May. b. May .■>. 18(iS. 

11. Hen. Emery, b. .Tuly 21. 1S72. 

lU'KTON FAMILY. 

1. Boxii ACK BuiM'OX, made freeman, I.yun, Mass., IG.}."); d. .Tune 1.!, 
IGG!), at the _oreat age of 1 13 yrs. A fanner ; ancestor of nearly all the liur- 
tons in this eountry. In Lewis's History of Lynn is an illustration repre- 
senting the aged patriarch as standing in the door of his primitive and 
rmlely eonstrueted house. He lived to a greater age than any other resi- 
dent of Lynn, and nm<I have been well advanced in life when hi' came to 
New iMigland. 

2. Joux, son of preceduig; freeman. Salem, Mass., 1G;{8; d. Oct. 14, 
1GS4. His farm joined that of Gov. Endicott. According to the records 
of the court, he was one of the persecuted Quakers of lii.s time. In Um8 
he attempted to escape with others to IJhode Island that lie might enjoy 
his opinions undisturbed. While on his way, he was arrested at Dedham. 
brought back and, in conseciuence of his very bold speech to the iligni- 
taries of the court at Salem, was i)ut in the stocks. He was freiiuenlly 
lined for not attending publii- worship, but led a rpilet life during his later 
years. He had four children: John, Sanund, Isaac and Hannah. John 
and Samuel died childless. Hannah and her husband. William Osborn. 
were ancestors of Osborns now living in Salem and elsewhere. 

3. Ij^aac, son of preceding, d. 17(»(i. He settled in Topslield, ^Mass.. 
afterward removed to Salem, and had four sons: Isaac. John. Jacob and 
Henry. 

4. Joiix, son of preceding, d. 17.")(». leaving two sons: John and 
Samuel. 

5. Joiix, d. Feb. 11. 17!>1. :iged SO yrs. With his three sons he 
removed from Middleton, Mass., to No. i'. now Wilton, and settled on lot 
No. IG in the fifth range. The cellar hole of his house is in the north- 
east part of the plain, very near the centre of the lot. The place is now 
owned by James Sheldon. Hi<j wife. Abigail, d. .Vug. 2.S. l7i)(i. ;ige«l S.'i 
yi<. They had. I)eside the three sons, named below, two daughters: one 
m. Thomas Towne. and the other m. Buxlon. Sons : 

«. John (»). d. Nov. IS. IslG, ag<-d 7s yr<. 
7. Jonath.iii ( IJh. b. Sept. IS. 1741. 
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GENEALOUIK.S : I5UUTON. 333 

{). .I(.|IN ((}). (I. NdV. IS. IMC. n'^vd 7S yr>. Hcfdrc lie raiiir K. Wiltun 
lif served in the Freneli unci liiiliaii war. Ho settled on the oast half of 
lot Xo. 17. tilth range, whleli now l«don<>;s to Iferhert AVilkerson. lie 
also owned lot Xo. 20. fourth range, and on it built a grist-mill: this lot 
is now owned by his grandson, .lames IJurton. He was a di'acon of the 
First Cong, i 'h. for about fifty years : sat in the deacon's seat and for many 
years led in the singing, having a clear, strong tenor voice that did not 
fail him until his last illness. He was probably the first P'ree Mason in 
Wilton: see i)age 120. H(! was town clerk for ten years; selectniaii for 
live years.- His wife, llelx^cca, d. Aug. 17, is;^l, aged !)2 years. Cliildren : 

10. Kebecca, b. March 18, 17(;2: m., Xov. 28, 1787, Josei)h Putnam. 
.Fun., of Society Land: removed to Andierst and d. there. 

11. William, d. at ^'alley Forge in the spring of 1778. 

12. David, m. and removed t() Andover. \'l. 
IS, .John (45), b. March 2."), 17(57. 

14. Sarah, b. June 8. 1772; m. Stephen Putnam of Wilton. On the 
death of her husl)and. in Sept.. 1821, she removed to Mason where she 
died. 

15. -Mary Archer. \>. March '.». 1771 : m., March :i. 1S0;{, .John Mar^hall. 
Res. Lyndeborough. 

IG. I..ucy, b. Feb. Is. 177s : ni. Tliomas Lakin of Lyn(l«,-borough. 

17. Betsey, m. Samuel Cudworth of GreenlieUl. 

18. Xaomi, m. IJenjamin Fuller, and settled in Andover. Vt. 

19. .FoNATilAX (7), b. Sept. 18, 1741. In 17.")!J [VJ, before he came to 
Wilton, he served at Louisburg in ('apt. Andrew Gidding's co. JIc also 
served as orderly sergeant in Capt. lienj. Taylor's co., at Winter Hill in 
tlie winter of 177.")-(); was lieut. in Capt. Wm. Barron's co., in the Ticon- 
deroga campaign, 177ii, aiul served three weeks in Ithode Island in 178(1. 
He kept a journal during his service on Winter Hill, in which was a roll 
of Capt. Taylor's co. Of the thirty-one companies that went fntni X. H. 
to Winter Hill, this was the only roll .Mr. Hammond had been ai)le to lind 
when he published the first volume of Kev. War Iiolls in 188."). .Jonathan 
Burton also kept a Journal of the Ticonderoga campaign, in wliich was a 
roll of Cai)t. Barron's co. Sec pages 03, 98, 101 : also pages 2:^8, 24(>, of 
this history. On the organization of militia in Xew Hampshire he 
received a commission as captain, dated Juni; lit, 178(;; on Aug. .5, 1703. 
he was appointed brigade-major by Gov. Bartlett, and on Dec. 21, 170.5, a 
justice of the peace, holding tlie olKce l."i years: w:is a selectman of Wil- 
Um for 1.1 years. He lived on the farm now owned by his grandson, 
Sanmel Burton. He m.. Feb. 20. IHU. lluldah Xichols, of Middleton. 
Mass. Children : 

20. .Varon, b. April 20. I7(;."); m.. .lune I'.l. 17!i<i. Polly Dudley, of 
Andover, Vt.. and settUnl there. 

21. Samuel, b. April 8,- 1707 ; m. Hannah, dau. of Col. Pbilii. and 
Hannali Putnam, of Wilton, and settled in Andover, \t. 

22. Abigail, b. Xov. 12, 1772; m., Feb. 5, 170.">, Jonathan Putnam and 
icmoved to Andover, Vt. 

23. -Jouathau (5G), b. Sept. ."5, 1774. 



334 IIISTOllY OF WILTON. 

24. JIultl.ili. 1.. .Fuly i. 177S: in.. May 27. I81!t. Samuel Mcniam of 
Ma.sou. 

25. Olive,!). Feb. 2.'), 17S0; in.. Fob. 7. ISUI. Iiiali Sniilli. uioivliant, 
of Franees-tovvn. Sec Smith gen. 

20. Amos NiclioLs, b. Jan. 2, 1785; m., Oct. 7. 1810. Itoxana Utloy and 
settled in Weston, Vt. ; m.. 2d, Sally Johnson. 

27. Moses, b. Maivh. 1787; d. Oct., 178!i. 

28. Anna, b. Seitl. r>. 178!t: m.. Juno 14. 181(1. James S. Fisher, lies. 
Fnincestown. 

20. .Vbh.viiam (S). settled with his father on lot Xo. K;, fifth range; 
lii- brothers being on the lot next north of it. lie afterwards built on the 
southwest part of the lot and kept a public house until 1817. In 1787, he 
bought lot Xo. 20, fifth range, and owned it until the homestead was sold 
in 18:50. He was at Winter Hill in Capt. Taylor's eo.. and at Tieonderoga. 
177(!, in ('apt. Barron's eo., and was selectman for five years; was a good 
neighbor, a good towasman and an honest man. He was somewliat of a 
hunter and a fisherman, and often related his experience in those matteis. 
When he was clearing his north lot, the wild turkeys fed on his rye before 
it was harvested. He made a bough-house and a bed and fed them for 
some time: then invited his brother John to help shoot them. At the 
time appt)inted they arranged themselves in the bough-house, and, as it 
grew light, they Jieard the gobblers i-ome to the bed. Al)raham gave the 
signal, fired and killed three turkeys, but his brother's gun missed fire. 
Ai)raham used to say that it was the only time he ever heard Deacon John 
use a wicked word He m.. 1st. ^Nlary Kenney, by whom he had eight 
children ; m., 2d, Betty Dale, by whom he had seven children. Children : 

30. Mary. b. Jan. 18. 177;{: m.. Jan. II. 17!)(J. Jacob rulnani of 
Andover, \l. 

31. Hannah. 1). Sept. 8, 1774; d. Oct. II. 1777. 

32. laicy, b. June 10, 177(); d. Oct. 11. 1777. 

33. Hannah, b. March 2;^, 1778: m.. Oct. <i. 171m;. Xalliauicl I'ulnam 
I'eabody. IJes. Andover, Vt. 

34. Abiaham, b. Jan. 28, 1780; res. in A'erniont. 

3.>. ("hloe, b. March 2, 1782: m. Cyrus Bailey: res. in 
3(>. Xahum, b. Oct. l,j, 178;} : m. ciiarlotte IVttengill ; 

37. Ezra, b. Feb. 10. 178.1: m. a Miss PufVer, by whom 
sons; res. in Vermont a few years and left for parts unknown. 

38. Betsey, b. Xov. 18, 1787; m. Jonathan Parkhurst. 
30. Lucy, b. Dec. i;^, 1788; ni. Ashby Morgan. 

40. Faimy. 1). Feb. 2. 1700: m. Timothy Gray. 

41. Kuth. 1). March 21. 1702: num.: went lo (Jeorgia as a teacher and 
(1. there. 

42. Lydia. b. May 7. 17!).!: m. I,ul)im Kockwood. See irockwoud gen. 
She m., 2d., Elijah Chandler. 

43. .lohn («()), b. Oct. 2."). 17110. 

44. IVggy, b. Xov. 22, 170S: ni..Oct.28. ls2f. Jeremiah Fisk. lies. 
Maine. They had several children, one of whom was a noted ornamental 
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GENEALOGIES : 

4.'». .loiiN (i;{). I). Maicli 2.-). 17(17. 
while there was eai>taiii of militia: return 
.Fan. -27. 17!)1. Kunice Healtl of Temple: 
(alter of Wilton. Chiklrcn: 

46. .rohn. h.. Uilton. April 1."). 1701. 
in Vermont and died in the army. May li 

47. Kuniee. h.. Andover. Vt.. Sept. 1." 
Ipswieli. 

4S. Lueinda, h.. Andover, \l.. May ( 
res. r.yndehorough and (Jreenville. 

49. Leonard, h.. Andover. A't.. Auii'. ]> 
rc.s. Andover. Vt. 

50. IJoxana, h.. Andover. Vl.. Oet. Hi. ISdd: ni. Silas < hamlierlain : 
res. Andover, Vt., and Xasliua. 

51. Dexter (72). h.. Andover. Vt.. Oet. 1(1. lS(l-_>. 

52. Eli/a. 1)., Andover, Vt.. Mareh 2.-), ISO."): d. Ainil s, 1S14 [?]. 

53. .James (79), h., AVilton, April IS, ISO!). 

54. Eliza, h. Oct. !>, ISi;}. When she was two years old, u severe ill- 
ness destroyed her hearing and she became a deaf mute; was educatetl at 
Hartford. Conn., and m. a deaf mute named Kelley. She d.. AViltoii. 
Dee. 2;{. ls78. 

55. John (92). h. Dee. 10. isKi. 

56. .ToxATiiAX (23). I). Sept. ."). 1774: d. Mareh 2(5, 1802. He was a 
prominent and trustworthy man: for many years trustee of the school 
and nunisterial funds: ju.stiee of the peace 4.5 j'ears: administrator of 
many estates: representative to the Legislature: selectman 14 years: 
town clerk 7 years and held military otiices to rank ot lieut. col. He was 
secretary of the lodge of Masons to wliieh he belonged for many years. 
He m.. Jan. ;U), ISOO, Tersis Warren of Wilton, who d. Feb. 4, ISOl, aged 
27 yrs. He m., 2d, March li), 180.1, Lucy Ha/en of .Shirley, Mass.. who d. 
April 11, 1874. aged 01 yrs., 1 mo. Children: 

57. Warren (98), b. Nov. 23, 1800. 

oH. Lucy. b. .Tan. 24, 1800: d. Oct. 2.'>, 1828: unni. 

59. Persis. b. .Fan. 10. 1808: d. .Tan. m, ISOO. 

60. Persis. b. Dec. 10, 1800: m.. Aug. 20. 18.31. IJov. Stephen Alfred 
r.jirnard. who was b. Nov. 20. ISO.}, and d. .Tune 24. 1882. See page 200. 
They had three sons and two daughters. 

61. llazen ,J. (101). b. .Fune 2. 1812. 

62. Samuel (107). b. Aug. 22. 1814. 

63. Elizabeth .J., b. .Sept. 22, 1810: in.. .Sept. 1, IS.IO, Pev. Cliarlo 
IJobinson of (iroton. They have one son, William 15. (IJobinson). 

64. .Vndrew Nichols, b. Feb. 21,1810; uniii. He received his early 
education at the district scliool, and at the age of 18 went to Boston, 
entered the dry goods store of Wetherell. Fowle & Co., on Kilby St.. and 
remained with them and their successors, Fowle & Talbot, three years. 
Ill IS 10 he tormed :i co-i»artnership with S. A. Barnard under the style of 
A. N. Burton iV: Co.. leased the brick store at Willon Centre, formerly 
necupied by .Joseph Newell, and carried on the business of a country 



336 HISTOKY OF WILTON. 

>l(iri' Ihcfc l(>r tluTC years, when lie sold out. rcUiriicd to Hostoii. wcul 
into tlic whok'salo dry hhkhIs hiijiint'ss with his hiothcr nndvv llic linn 
name of lla/cn .F. IJniton & Co., on Kilby St.. and remained with him live 
years until tiie tliin was dissolved. He afterwards fonned a eonneotion 
with S. II. Xorris it Co.. in the same business, and remained with them 
until Ai)ril, IS.")!. He then made an arrangement with Jordan, Marsh tic 
Co.. who liadjust eonnnenoed the dry goods Jobbing and importing busi- 
ness on Milk St.. and remained with tliem twenty-tliree years. He then 
retired from l)usiness. He was for many years an aetive member of the 
ilandel I't Haydn Soeii'ty, also a member of the Mereantile Library Asso- 
eiation and other literary as.soeiations in Boston. In the summer of 1S7S 
he went to Europe and remained about six months. Sinee his return he- 
has been living on his farm, a part of whieh was owned by his Burton 
ancestor, who tirst settled in Wilton. 

65. Maria L., b. Keb. 22, 182."): d. ]^Iay 4, 184'.); unm. 

66. John (43), b. Oct. 25, 17'JU. He lived eight or nine years on the 
hoiuestead with his fatlier. then rtMuoved to Maine; after a few years 
returned to Wilton, and, a few years later, went again to Maine where he 
died. He m.. Dee. 15, 1817. Sarah Dale. Children: 

67. .lohn Dale, b, Oct. 1, 1818. A furniture maiuifaeturer. Ih^ 
removed to Pittsburgh, Penn. He m.. April 4, 184;J, Maria Mason and had 
one son, Alfred, who served in Virginia under MeClellan and Clraiit. 

68; Sarah, b. 3Iay 22, 1820; m.', Oet. 4, 1845, Abiel Holt of Weld. :Me. 

69. Abraham, b. April 20, 1822; m. twiee; his second wife was 
IJacIiel A. Parkhurst. An upholsterer; res. Manchester. 

70. Betsey D.. h. April 25, 1824; m. Wilson Dodge: res. Maine. 

71. Caroline L., b. Sept. 18. 182(>; m. ; res. Ithode Island. 

72. Dkxtku (51), b., Andover, Vt., Oct. 10. 1802: d. June .{. IS.V.. 
Kes. in southwest part of Lyndeborough. but his children attended school 
in Wilton. He was a captain of the cavalry, 22d regt. of militia, and 
was for several years selectman of Lyndeborough. He m., April 20, 1824. 
Clarissa O. Spotlord of Temple. Children :' 

73. Dexter Lionel, b. April 10, 1825. lies, several years on a farm ii\ 
the south part of Temple and served as selectman of the town. Besides 
attending to his farm, he carried on for some years an extensive busiiu-ss 
in marketing and as a cattle and sheep broker. IJenuned to New I[)swich 
and, for a time, kept a store there. He m. Emily Frances Ward of 
Chelmsford, 3Iass. ; they had three sons and three daughters. Two of 
the sons are living; the eldest, Ueorge Dexter, is the inventor of the 
"Burton Cattle Car," and of other patenteil articles. 

74. Clarissa Irene, b. July 2, 1827 : m. Nathan Holt of T.-mplc; two 
sons, one living. 

75. James Edwin. 1». Nov. 18, 1828. Ites. Temple. His business is 
farming and lumbering; has been for several years selectman of 
Temple. He m. C)live A. I{ol»inson of Bennington: two sons and live 
daughters. 

76. Helen Marion, b. Feb. 21, IS.n : m.. May is. 1S5;!. (.Jeorge H. 
Blood. See Blood gen. (19). 



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GENEALOGIES : BURTON. 337 

77. Eli/;i Jane, It. Doc. <5, 1S;^4; m.. May 17, 1S.')7, Georf>c W. IJoyntoii. 
See lioyiitou f^en. (0). 

78. William Wallace, h. Nov. 14. 1S;W. Kcs. on tlic lioniestcud in 
Lyndeborongh ; is a fanner and has represented the town in the Legif«la- 
ture. He ni.. June 20, ISCl, Esther Jane Cragin of Temple; one son and 
two danghters; one danghter d. in infancy. 

79. Jamks (53), I)., Wilton, April 18, 1809; res. on lot No. 17. fourth 
range; ni., June, 1832, Abigail Parker of Wilton. Children: 

80. Jolui, b. June 26, 1833 ; d. Nov. 5, 1807 ; unm. 

81. James, b. Jan. G, 1835; d. April 30, 1835. 

82. Martha Parker, b. March 7, 183G; m., Nov. D, 1850, Charles G. 
Blaiichardof Greenville; d. July 1, 1882. 

83. Abbie Frances, b. July 2!), 1837; m. Solon Tarbell; res. Hancock. 

84. Emily Ann. b. Sept. 21, 18;{!t: m.. June 14, 18(54, William IT. Hop- 
kins. See Hopkins gen. 

85. Marietta Hale, b. Aug. 28, 1841; m., April 24, 18(!3, George W. 
Eaton of Wilton, who d. Aug. 1(5, 187(i ; m., 2d. Jonathan Parker Snow, u 
civil engineer. Kes. Woonsocket, R. I. 

8«. Augusta Maria, b. May 2(!, 1843; m.. Nov. 2, I8G0, Irving S. 
Farnsworth. Kes. Connecticut. 

87. Nancy Helen, b. Dec. 1, 1844; m.. Dec. 17, 18(i8. Henry N. 
lilanchard. See Thomas Blanchard gen. (81). lies. Wilton. 

88. James Albert, b. Feb. 8. 184(i; d. Dec. 23, 18.5(1. 
8J). Josiah Henry, b. April 3, 1847. 

90. Clarissa Joanna, b. Nov. 14, 1848. 

91. Lydia Louisa, b. April 5, 18.50; m. Willis II. Kdsoii. 

92. John (55), b. Dec. 10, 1810; d. Jan. l(j, 1872. Pvcsided on the 
liomestead of his father and grandfather. In 1801 he enlisted in the 
Eighth Kegt., N. H. V. ; was in the hard service of that regt. up to the 
battle of Sabine Cross Koads, when he was taken prisoner and carried into 
Texas. After his release he served during the remainder of the war and 
was honorably discharged. He m., .March 4, 1841, Anna Kidder of NVil- 
ton, who d. May 15, 1808, aged 45 yrs., 8 mos. Children : 

93. Eliza Ann, b. Sept. 15, 1842; m., June 3, ]8(J0, Ilosea Dutton ; 
one daughter. Res. in west part of Wilton. 

94. John Hale. 1). Oct. 2. 1843: m. a Miss Carkin. Kes. Lyndebor- 
ough. 

95. Martha Jane, ni.. May 3, 1803, Porter Follansbee: one daughter, 
Minnie A. (Follansbee), b. Oct. 15, 1805. 

90. (Jcorge Edward, b. June 28. 1847: m. Miss Seaver of Shirley, 
Mass. lies. i„ Mass. 

97. Ella Frances, 1). Jan. 22. 1857; m. Onslow Hoyt of Francestown. 

98. Wakukn (57), b. Nov. 23, 1800; d., Salem, Mass., June 0, 18(;o. 
For account of his life see page 285). He m., June 2(!, 1828, Sanih, dau. of 
Dea. John and Sarali Flint of Wilton, who d. Oct. 11, 1830, aged 32 yrs., 
mos. He m., 2d. Sei>t. 18, 1845, Mary Merritt of Salem, Mass. Children: 

99. Arthur W.. d. IVIarch 20, 1852. 



338 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

100. S.inili Wanvii. d. Auir. 17. is:,s. 

101. 1I.v/j;n .1. («I 1. I». .luiic J. 1S12: <l. April fl. issd. ll,> {riarl. at 
KndK'cslowii Ai';i<l»'iiiy. .iiul in ciirly life was fiiiploycd in tin' ston> of 
ll«»ii. David M. Means of Aniherst. In 1S;{4 lie went 1«> iJostoii and 
nhiained a sihiatioii in a wholesale dry jjjoods <toie: soon ro<e (o a jtail- 
nership Uierein and afterward started in hnsines- on hi< own aeettnnl. 
See Anilrew X. iJnitoii ((>4). A lon.ir and active career of n«'arly tifty 
ycafs as a ISoslon merchant, through the many nps and downs incident 
to such a callinji'. <iave him a wide reputation in mercantile ciri-h-s durin^r 
nearly two ijenerations. Wlien a yonn*;- man. he evinced a taste for liter- 
ary i)nrsuits and throuj^h life sjient iinich of his leisure in study. His 
cultivated tastes made him ac(|uainted with a wide circle in Boston. He 
was an early and ardent supporter of the lioston Mercantile Lihraiy 
Association, and lon»' one of its «ttHcers. I[e was a justice of the peace, 
and devoted much lime ami thou<>ht to charitable and reli«;ious oioaiM/a- 
tions. Althonjih a j^ood citizen he avoided publicity and spent his entire 
time, outside of liis business aiul otlier duties, in his family, where he was 
known and seen in his truest character. Devotedly fond of his home, he 
never reckoned any i>ersonal sacrifice for hi-; family too ureat. His was 
an active, honorable and unsellish life. He m.. May 1. IS.iU. Susan S. 
Bancroft, who d. .Jidy is, 1S44: m.. id. .Ian. I. 1S4<;. Harriet Lincoln 
Smith, who d. .Inly i». IS.");}-, m.. ;{d. Oct. 4. lS.-)4. Kliza M. .losselyn. Chil- 
ihrn : 

102. I.anra l■"rance^. b. May Id. ls;!;t: m.. \(.v. II. lSi;7. Wiliiam 
Dexter Wiswell: .! ch. : Dexter Bancndt (Wiswelli. Andrew Iturton 
(Wiswell) and Messie Frances (Wiswell). 

103. Helen Louisa, b. Dec. 1!». lS4i. Kes. IJoston. Mass. 

10+. Ilazen .lames, b. .Inly 14. 1SI7. Cirad. at the Kn.-rli-h Hi-h 
School. IJoston. ami received :i Franklin nwdal. He is in the clothin;;' 
business at Minneapolis. Minn. lie ni. Alice (;. C. Whitney: ;> ch. : 
Hazel Ward Cotton. Ariel and ll.izen .1. 

105. Cieors«' Smith, b. Nov. Jd. IS.Vi. ' (irad. at the Fug. Ilijrh School 
and received a Franklin medal. He is in the clothinu; business in Boston. 
He m.. F.'b. -id. 1S77. Frances V. Miller: 2ch.: Fthel M. and Kt.'rerO. 

10«. Ida Maria, b. .Inly. IS.Vi. Kes. Boston. 

107. SAMtKl. (02). b. .\u<;. •->!>. 1S14. (irad. at \ew Ipswich Academy 
anil settled on the homestead, whicli by i»atient and indefati<j;.iide indu>- 
try. has been jireatly imi»roved and brou<;iit to a hi<i;h state (d" cultivation. 
He has added extensively to the farm by purchase, and can lilly rard< a> 
oni- of the most sidtslantial ami successful farmers of Ins town. Hem.. 
Dec. .-.. is.jli. Klvira M. .Ion<'s of Marlborou,i>h. Children: 

lOS. Henry Warren, b. March lit. IK4I. (irad. at Monl NCriion Aca<l- 
emy. A carpenter and res. in Fow(dl. Mass. He m.. .Ian. J.;, isdit. 
Nettie liutler of I'elliam. 

100. Fucy Maria, b. Nov. l'7. 1S4J. (irad. at Monl \ernoii Academy. 
She m.. .Ian. •_'.{. ISdS. Nathan Barker. Se,- David B.irkei' gen. ( 7 ). lies. 
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110. ( larnnop Fraiu-is. li. Aiii;. .il. isi:.; m.. April :;. isrrt. .I<-miie M. 
Hydoof W»'stb«)i(.u*rh. Mass. It<-s. W (.icestt-i . Mass. 

111. William Andrew, b. Nov. .">. IS.'.O. (Jrad. al New I]>s\vi<li Acad- 
piny. Ill- 111.. >[ay 5. 1S71. Mrs. Sara)i (Craj^iii) Sioiio. wlio d. Sopt. 12, 
1SS7. a,:;«'d -1:^ yrs.. 10 iik>s. : ii. ch. Kos. on the Iionicsti-ad w ith Ins father 

112. (harics Solmi. I). Au-^'. lC. IS.Vi: d. Dei-. V.i. 1S(U. 

HI irir FAMILY. 

1. .TosKiMi lU KTT. d.. Willoii. Ai)ril. IS7l». a.ncd S-l yrs. JJ.- was a 
carpeiitf-r and lived ti»r many years inTemjde; came fnmi there to Wil- 
ton, where he was first laxed in If^-t:!. Jle m. Miss Ahhot. by whom he 
had one son and two dauj^hters: m.. "id. l?oxalana. dau. of Amrj< and 
Abi<,fail (Keyes) I.awi-enee. Children by "id wife: 

2. Charles \i. (7). b.. 'I'emple. Dee. 2:.. lS2-_>. 
S. Friend, b.. Temple. IJes. Tow iiseiid. Mass. 

4. A\ iHi:im Wallaee. b.. 'remi)le: d. in California. 

5. Edwin i;. (11). b., Temple, about lS2ii. 

6. Mary Jane, b., Temple: m. Henry Mason. Kes. Milf..rd. 

7. CllAHi.Ks B. Cl). b.. Temi.le. Dee. 25, 1S22: d. Oet. 21, ISSI. A 
))latk-mith. and lived in several towns before he eame to AVilton in the 
sprinj;- (tf 1S,"»S. where ho carried on business about 17 years: ludd tlie 
olHee of superintendiu';: sehool eommittee. Jle m.. I'.oston. Mass., Feb. 
2.'!. 1S4."). Kxperienee H. lli.a;gins of liowiloin. Me. 

K. i.ourena <'.. b.. Uichniond. .Me.. Dee. 1, 1S4:): m.. Oit. 2<;. 1S71. 
.laeob Kendall of 'femide: d., Temple. Dee. 22. 1S7:{. 

0. Sophia \l.. b.. Boston. Mass.. .Inly IT.. ISIS: m.. Oet. JC. 1S7I. 
♦ ibiiney Adam> of \\ est Townsend, Mass. 

10. Charles A., b. Sept. 22. lS.-,(;. A cooper. He m.. Oct. :>. lss2. 
Mary Ida. dan. of Arlemas and Mary (). (Kidder) JNilnam: n. eh. 

11. KinviN J:. (.>), I).. Temple; d., Andierst. Feb. l.i. 1S8J. aj;ed -Vi 
yrs. A carpenter. He m.. May. IS-IC.. Hachel H.. dau. «tf Oliver and 
Fatly (Colburn) Perham. wlio d. July 4. 1S()2. ajjed J2 yrs., nios. ; u»., 
2d. .Mr•^. Gray. Children: 

12. K. Kimball, m. Miss Hutchinson. 

Vi. Cor;i. d.. Andierst. Sept. (i. ISSd. ,i.i<ed 21 yrs. 

r.rss FAMIFIFS. 

1. STKIMir.N Bl s>. d.Oct. lii. isjC. ilecaiiK- from Luiienbui -;. Mass.. 
and lived many years at the middle of the town. He and his son. Stefiheii. 
boiij^hl of Joseph Stiles lot Xo. l-'i. ei-;htli raii,:re. except 21 acres in the 
west i>arl of said lot. <lee«l dated Feb. 2S. |S(»1. They also bouuhl «f 
Kbene/.er Stiles 12.i acres in lot No. i;f. seventh ran.uc deed dated March 
2. ISOl. Tlie above-named premises are now owned by Dea. (Jeniije Bu-«. 
his buildinj-s l»ein_i;- near the line i»elweeii the seventh and ei<;hth r.injjes. 
Stei)heii 111. Fhebe. dau. of John and Abij-ail (Liveriiiore) Keyes. whod. 
Jan. 11. 1S1<;. Children: 

2. IJichard Taylor (J>;. b. Sept. 7, 1772. 



340 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

3. Ilaiiiuili, h. Di'i-. ;>'. 1771: m.. May l".». ISOO. Nathan Balianl. .Tun., 
of (onronl. St-c IJallanl <ron. (7 ). 

i. Stophon (17). b. .Ian. 1!», 1777. 

5. Euuk'c. b. .Sept. 2."), 177i>. 

0. rhebe, b. Dec. 12, 1781 ; ni., April 17, 1810. .loscpli Guttor.son. 

7. Sally, b. Au^^ 7, 178.") ; d. Oot. 26. 1855. 

S. John, b. Sept. 2, 1788. 

y. HlCHAKl) Taylou (2). b. .Sept. 7. 1772. lie lived several years in 
tlic house, since taken down, on the eorner ujiposite tlie Isaac IManchard 
place, lie built the house now owned by (Jeoif^e A. Xewell. who lias 
enlarged and reniodelknl it. About 181 1 he removed to IVterboronj;!! and 
died there at an advanced age. lie ni. Hetty, dau. of C'apt. Nathan Hal- 
lard, who was b. Aug. 1!>. 1771. See Hallard gen. (5^. ('liildren: 

10. IJetsey. b. .Muie 20, 17'.)5: ni.. Sept. 18. 1817. Charles Crane of 3Iil- 
ton. :Mass.* 

11. Ach.-ah. b. Sept. 5, 17tt7. 

12. lUchard Taylor (25), b. .luly 27. 17!t!i. 

13. Al)el Fisk. b. July i), 1802. 

14. Nathan Hallard, 1). .luly 24. 1804: is a fanner and resides in Peler- 
borougli. 

15. Mary Ann. b. Oct. 2, 1807. 

Hi. Eunice, b. Oct. 2, 1800: ni. Uutterson. 

17. Stkphkn (4), b. .Ian. 10, 1777 ; d. Sei)t. 20, 1848. lie was a farmer 
and lived on the farm bought of .loseph and Ebene/.er Stiles. He m.. Dec. 
8, 1803, Sarah, dau. of Jeremiah and Chloe (Abbot ) Abbot, who was b. 
Dec. 8, 1781, and d. Oct. 20, 1851. Children : 

18. Stephen Abl)ot, b. Sept. 25, 18t)4: d. Aug. 4. 187;}. lie dianged 
his name by droi)ping the surname, Buss. He ni., March 20, 1828, Nancy 
Wilder Heede. See Heede gen. (8). 

15). Calvin, b. April 20, 180(i; d. Dec. 26. 1850. 

20. Sally, b. June 14. 1808: m.. May ."). 18;{1. Kilburn llarwood. \[c 
removed to Ashburnham, Mass., and later to Fitchburg, Mass.. where'he 
died. They had several children. 

21. Betsey (26). b, Aug. 3, 1810. 

22. George (35), b. Sept. 27, 1812. 

23. E/ra (40), b. Juuc 27, 1814. 

24. Emily, b. Aug. 30, 1829: m., Feb., 18.50. Caleb M. r.atchelder. 
See Hatcheldergen. (32). 

25. KiciiAKi) Taylok (12), b., Wilton, July 27, 1700; d., Bridgeport, 
Conn., from paralysis, Dec. 13. 1885. The following extract is taken from 
the reterborough Transcript of Dec. 24, 1885 : '"Mr. JMchard T. Buss, a 
native of AVilton and for several years a resident of this town, died at 
Bridgeport, Conn., at the ripe age of 86 yrs., 4 mos. When the cotton 
mill was started at West Peterborough, then called I'nion Village, Mr. 
Buss built most of the machinery. It i.s but a few weeks since Mr. Buss 



* At this time, 18i?j, Mrs. Crane is the oldest living native of Wilton of wlioni I liave 
any knowledge.— [S. Tutnam. 



GENEALOGIES ; BUSS. 341 

visited liis brother. X. B. Bus>. of this place and it wafi generally 
remarked that it was rare to see so well preserved and vigorons a man at 
Ills great age." From the Bridgeport News of Dee. 14. ISS,"), we obtain 
the following facts. In his youngrr days Mr. Bnss held a situation in 
Colt's works at Hartlord. lie came from there to Bridgeport to take a 
position in Wheeler and Wilson's sewing machine establishment, soon 
alter the company began business, where he had a contract as inspector, 
whicli he held until he letired from business, about IS?."). He served in 
the connnon council and as alderman, and was for some time a deacon in 
the Church of the I'edeemei-. He became a Freemason when 21 years 
old. and. at the time of his death, was a meml)er of St. John's Lodge. 
Hamilton Commandery, Jerusalem Chapter. I util witliin two years of 
his death lie always marched over the whole route with his masonic breth- 
ren when they attended a funeral (n- upon other occasions. '\Six feet tall 
and well built, with a tigure straight as an arrow, with snowy hair and 
beard, and a countenance bright, benevolent and dignified, Mr. Buss would 
have been a tigure notable anywhere for one of his age. Ife had a high 
reputation for personal integrity and for other (pialities of mind and heart 
which made him universall}- esteemed. "" He left a widow and two sons. 
2«. Bktskv (21;, b. Aug. li, 1810; m.. Wilton, March 20, 1834, Ben- 
jamin Franklin Mardeii. Mr. Marden was emi)loyed by Asa Jones, and, 
in comi)any with John Mills, had been engaged in the tanning business 
and in the manufacture of boots :ind shoes. Hi 1837 he removed to Syra- 
cuse, N. \ ., where he lived for a sliort time; then to Mont Vernon, and. 
later still, to Nashua. In IS4() he returned to Mont Vernon, where he and 
his wife still live, though in feelile health. Children : 

27. .Sarah lAithera (Marden), b., Wilton, May 5. L^'j,'): m. Oorge (J. 
Averill of ^lont Vernon, where she still lives. 

28. Benjamin Franklin (Marden), 1... Wilton. .May 12. 1S;50: tl.. Syra- 
cuse, N. v.. April ."), 1S.3S. 

2{>. Susan (Marden), 1).. Wilton, June 2;{, 18.37 : d. 185!). 

.'{(). (ieorge Augustus (Marden), b.. Mont Vernon, Aug. !), 18;{i); m., 
Xashua, Dec. 10, 18(i7, Mary P. Fiske. (Jraduated at Dartmouth C(,llege, 
isdl : enlisted in Co. (J. 2d Kegt. U. S. Sharp-Shooters. Dec. ISGI : pro- 
moted to 1st Lieut, and II. (^ M., July, 1802: mustered out at expiration 
of service of regiment, Sept. 24, 18G4. Editor and one of the proprietors 
of I>owell Daily Courier since Sept. 1, 1807. Member .Mass. House of 
Representatives. 1S7:{: Clerk same body, 1874-1882, inclusive ; Sjieaker, 
ISS.J and 18N4: member .Mass. Senate 188.j. Two sons. 

31. Frank (Marden). b.. Nashua, March 31, 1841; m.. Concord. May 
10. 1882. Mary Frances Biddle. who died Oct. 14, 188.'>. 

32. Maria Theresa (Marden), ))., Nashua, .March 0. 1844; m.. .Monl 
Vernon, .May 2S, ISOO. K. (;<-rry .Martin. IJes. Fast Boston, Mass. Have 
had two sons and two daught<'rs; one son and one daughter still living. 

33. Hannah Catherine (.Marden), b., Mont Vernon, Dec. 10, 1840; m., 
Lr)well, Mass.. .\ov. 27, 1873, Samuel Sewall. Jun. She d. Aug. 30. 
issc, leaving one son and one daughter. 

34. Wendell Phillips (Marden). b., .Monl V.-nion. May (;. ls.-,(): m.. 
Concord. Oct. 2.S, 1878. .Melvina Drew Nutter: one son and one ilaiighter. 



.■U2 HISTOKV OF WILTON. 

So. (;i:01!<ii: cli^. h. Sept. i»7. lSl-_>. Ih* livt^s i>u tlic homcstoad. It» 
whii'h lio lias mailt' ljy«»o additions, ami wirK-h hi' ha-; iinprovtHl l>y uiub'r- 
diainiiii;- ami by i-l«'aiiii,ii the i>iou<ih-tifl(Is of rorks. The' Imiidinjr^ ii«»w 
on tlio farm liaveull Ihmmi built sim-«' it i-ainc into his |»oss»'ssiou. On Jan. 
2. lS.")-_>. hi' was rhosi'n a di'aron of thi* ( 'oiio;i-,.ir;itional siu-ii'ty : lias held 
military ortioos to the rank of i'aj)tain. and has been si'ii'ctman roilwn 
yi'ai's. Mo m.. Aiiu'. L»7. IS-T). Abioail. yi.uuiji'st dan. of Dt'a. Kliplial.-i 
and Doivas i^Abbot^ I'utnam. who was b. >lay 10. 1S17. and d. .lime ]'.>. 
is:i: m.. 2d. Mrs. ||;,,mah I.. Ipron. who .1. May 17. lSS-_>. ai,'.'.! r.s yi-s. 
Childivn: 

S«. .^aiah Ooivas. b. May 1>S. 1S;!S: d. .luni' 27. ls7;{: m.. Oit. ti. ISdl. 
(Jeoroc W. liridiii's. Soo Bridtjes goii. (2i>). 

37. Abby Fianoos. b. Oi-r. •_>•_>. 1S42: d. Jan. 11. lS(i(). 

3H. (ieorgi^ Sullivan, b. Xov. S. lS4f. Ili' worked for si'vcral years in 
IJoston a- .1 i-arpi'iiter. in the aurnmn of issr. In- l>oui;ht NValdo Kosi,.|"s 
farm. 

3t>. Kllery ( hanniiiji-. I). Manh 2tl. Is.'.l : n's. ,„i the homest.'.i.l. 

40. KZKA (23). b. June 27. 1S14: d. Ndv. S. ISSd. II. > was |..|- sevi-ral 
years couueeted with the briek si,.n' ;ir Wilton ( entn-. In IS.V) hf 
removed lo Yellow Springs. Ohio, wht'rt' In* lived si'vt'u years, thfn 
removed to Springtield. Ohio, lie m.. April 7. ls;M. Mary. dan. ol t ai>l. 
David Wilson, who d.. Sodus Bay. N. ^ ., July 1.!. ISfl: ni.. Jil. Oil. 27. 
lS-17. Sarah M. Unell of Newport. Children: 

41. Kdwin Dumont (43). b.. Meihuen.'Mass.. .luly Id. IS-Mt. 

4*2. Mary Wilson, b.. Wilton. April IC IS.M. \U-<. S|)ringtield. old... 

43. Kl>WlN l»t MONT (U\ 1'.. .Melhnen. Mass.. .Inly 10. IS.-.O. |s 
employed in a bank, lie m.. Xov. 2:1. 1S7.".. Mitini." K. Scys [ yj of Spring- 
Held. Ohio. Children: 

44. Harriet Foote. b. Xov. .M. ls7(i. 

45. Mabel Uuell. b. July 22. ISSO. 



1. Sti.A.> Bl ss. a brother of Steplien. head of the preeeding family, 
was also from Lunenl>urg. Mass. Hi* bought of James Bhiueharil of 
Dunstable, lot No. ten. third rang.', lor C.t.l. deed dated Junt- 2."». 1770. 
We have obtained no ri'eor.l td hi< tannly. but li.' proltalily had lu.i s.in~ 
and two daughters. 

•2. Silas («). b. T.-mpl.'. 

3. Sibyl, m., S.>pt. 1.".. lsl7. AbicI S;iwyir and lived in Sli.inui and 
I'cterlMUough. 

4. Aanmii;). 

.'i. Abigail, m.. D.v. 2s. ISl I. Puiki-r Tyler. Thiy livcl for a lew 
y.'ars in Milford. 

(J. SII..VS cii. b. Tempi. •. IJi's. on lb.' hom.'-tea.l until il was s.dd to 
Kphriam Brown. II.- m.. Mar.h 1.!. isoo. I'anny. .lau. ot Nathaniel and 
I'rudi'nei' i Abboi S;iwy<'r. who was h. .luly .'i. 17!i'.i. and .1. in 'Templi'. 
Childrrn. ail b..rn in Wiiion: 

;, Amos. b. Xov. l.s. bsoo: d. isco. fi..m iniurifs iv.eivfd in bi-iuij 



OENKALOCIFS : I'.ITTEI.'FIF.M) 



343 



tliiow II liom a caiTiaj^c. IJctorc he was ol aj^c he woikfil a slioit tiiiu- 
lui-rapr. l-aar I'.laiicliaiil at liiriiitiirt' iiialiiiijr: w;i- i'iii|.lo\ t-d lor :i f<'\v 
y<'ai< ill a ^tdri' in Salem. Mass.. ami )iaii lii- iiaiiM- (•liaii<;<Ml to Amos .Saw- 
yer 'I'lionitoii : Wfiil lo Kii«;l:i!i(l. wlKM-f Ik- u.i-; prospcroiH in tiadi* and 
IxM'aiiK' wt'ultliy. Ill- III. ]■:. ISIackmy ainl liad om- son. 

S. Ilcniioii. I). Aii^i'. .). ls(»:i: m. Kli/a Maynard of 'IVniplc, wlion- he 
livi'il. He \\a« a «<d<'(i man lor lour y»'ai«. and ;i ifprt'si'iifativc for thr«'<' 
V.II-. 

U. i;,il|.li. Ii. .Inly 27. Isol : d. Ocl.. Is7'.i. |M,r a IVw years In- was 
(.|io;|o,.d ill makinji Inick in licllilidK-m. .\ . \ .. Iln-mc i-i'iiiovimI to ( olio('>. 
.\. \ .. wlidf Ik- conliniifd the «amf liii-incss. For about thirt.\ year- 
iM-foiv hi- d.-afli. Ik- di<l a larjrt- luisin.'-^ a^ a irroifr. H.- in. ( andim? 
KoiKhn. l,y whom In' had s<«v.mi childnn. Sii<- d. .laii. :!1. Iss|. 

10. .lohii. I.. Anjr. l;{. ls(Mi: m. IMw-l..- I'laii ..I T.-mph-. Six eh. 

11. Fanny. I.. S.-pt. lit. ISOS: d. Sept. Id. |si.{. 

1-2. Xathaiiifd Sawyer, h. Oct. l'C. 1.^10: d. < Mt . 7. jsl.;. 

l;{. IN.dney. !•. Anjr. il. isd'.l: m. .\hiieiia lluiitl<-y. Kes. Aew..rtli. 

14. N'.ilhaniei Saw y.-r. I.. Od ._':.. ISN : m. and -ettled near lUillah*. 
.\. ^ . 

!.'». Franci-. h. Dec... Isl7: iii. and s.-iiled in Fast Acworth. 
K;. Sila-. I>. Sept. lit. isp.c „i. and settled ill llolliston. .Mass. 
17. AAltoN (i). 111. Ilaiiiiah . ( hildren : 

15. Hannah, h. Oct. .{(». ls(»4. 
V.K Orvili(. I.. .Ian. lU. |s(i7. 

lUri'FI.'FIFI.I) KAMI I.I FS. 

1, FiMIKAlM l'»i I I t;i;i li:i.l>. -eived tfii <oveial we«d<- ill the caiii- 
pai>;n of 17."»n aj^ainst the French ami Indians, and. witli tliree others, 
is recorded in the I'roviiicial Papers .is helon<;iii*!; t«» the PiHtvhtce ttf New 
llampshiie. i'hey were residents of Wilton when the town was iiicorpo- 
r.iteil in 17t;2. ami were iimiouhtedly of 'rownshiji Xo. :* in 17.')S. Kpliraim 
lived where the road, north of .Mrs. Doe's, turns to tlie west. In 17(;.". 
and 17<;0. he w.is one <i\ tlie sclci-tnien. and was -ever.il limes elected 
moderator. In i-onsefjiience (d refusing; to sjjrn. in 177<i. the Itesolntion 
•to ojipose witli arms the Hostile l'roceedinj;s of the IJritish Fh-ets and 
Armies asjaiiist the liiited .\niericaii < '<doiiies." he was pronoiinced a 
Tory. :iml tnidition says th.it he was ordered to keep within tlie limits of 
his farm on pen.ilty of heini; s||oi. See |»a»r<'^ '^'*- '■'*'• ^^ <' h.ive seen no 
rec.ird <d lii^ familv. 



1. .losKfii l{t Tn;i!Hi:i.l) jn-ohaldy c:iiiie to Wiltcm s,,oii .ifter the 
town was incorporated. The IJejristry <if Deed- <lio\\ s that he fdteii 
l)oiii;ht .iiiil s<dd l.ind: in some deeds he is desio-nated as a ld:i<-ksiiiith. 
lie was selectman lour ye.irs .ind (dleii served on important committees. 
He is supposed to |ia\i' liiiilt and occupied the -hop w here .lohii Fariin"- 
toii. neiijamin \Valliiii;toid. .lolm M.uk ami .la - K. .M.aii- atferwaid 



344 



HISTORY OF WILTON. 



woikfil. lie loft Wilton hofoiv 17!).'). 
c-liihliTii : 

2. Daniel, b. Sept. IS, ir.")!). 

3. Josepli, b. Alio;. 20. 17G2; d. Doc. 10, 17(i7. 

4. Amy Town, b. April 14, 170.") : d. Oct. !), 17 

5. >[:iry, b. .Sopt 1>G, 17G7. 

(}. Kpbraim, 1). .luno 14, 1770. 
7. Aaron, b. ^lav 0. 177:^. 



and hi^ wito. Marv. liad 



1. Sticphkn HuTTKriFlICM) :<ettlod on lot No. 17, third ranjio, 
Wilton was incorporated ; hi* place is now owned by Stojdion 11. D 
It is not known when he loft Wilton, bnt Timothy Haldwin lived 
lot in 1788. He had by his tiist wife. Hannah, live children, and 
second wife, Sarah, five children : 



before 
unbar, 
on his 
bv his 



H. 

10. 
11. 



Samuel, b. Feb. 21), 17G0. 
Stephen, b. May (i, 17GJ. 
Ephraim, b. .Inly 20. 17G4: ni 
Hannah, b. April 2:5, 17G(;. 
Lydia, b. Nov. 1."), 1708. 
Stephen, b. Oct. 10, 1772. 
Sarah, b. July 4, 1774. 
Eliza, b. May 4, 177G. 
Xuss Sawyer, )). March 24, i; 
Uebecca. 1). .Ian. 2(). 1780. 



14. 1780. Dinah Keves. 



(apt 
last t: 
no in 
tors 



. Ben. 
ixed 
the 
of W 



i- Tay 
in W 
l»e«;in 
ilton. 



lors 
ilton 
ninu- 
Me. 



1. ABltAilAAi Bi TTKKi'iKi.u. of Wilton. served i 
CO. on Winter Hill in the winter of 177.")-G. He wa- 
in 1700; was one of the many who emigrated to Mail 
of tliis century, and was one of the orio;inal proprio 
Children by his wife, Kuth : 

2. I?ut"h, b. Nov. ;{. 177H. 

3. Elizabeth Davis, b. Oct. lUK 177.'). 

4. .Mary, b. June 1, 1780. 

5. Sarah, b. Nov. 27, 1782. 
«. Clarissa, b. Sept. 22, 1784. 

7. .Vnna Heald, b. Aug. 18, 178G. 
.S. Abraham, b. Oct. IG. 1788. 
t>. Kbenezor. 1). Oct. 12. 17!ll. 

CAKKIN FAMILY. 

1. Jkssk 1). (AKKlN, b. I.yndeboiduvih: m., Oct. 17. 18;{:{, Sarali 
dau. of James and IJuth (Stiles) Hutchinson. Since 18.')0 he has lived on 
the farm in the west part of Wilton, formerly owned and occupi«'d by Ids 
wile's fatlier. Children : 

2. Emoliiir ('.. li. May 21. In.!."): m.. Sej.t. 21. IS.*. I. Charle-: A. Saw- 
tell: n. ch. 

;{. Albert J. (5). b. May 21. ]SM. 




-^yijy ct.d^ /w^ 



olA, 



c 



GENEALOGIES : CENTER. 345 

4. Emily C. (1«). h. Dec. 19, 1S;}8. 

5. Al.BKUT .1. (3). h. May 24, 18:50: m.. tk-t. 11, ISOO. Mary C Av.mt. 
Children : 

«. AVilli>i Alison, 1). April 0, 1S(!2; d. Juno -J.'), ISSl. 

7. Charles Sawtell, b. April 28, 180:5. 

8. Albert Franklin, b. April 27, 1S04. 
». Alfred Avery, b. May 2, 180(i. 

10. Clinton Jesse, b. :>[ay :5, 1808. 

11. Susan Auffu^ta. b. Feb. 2, 187.'). 

12. Leonard Lewis. 1). June ."5, 1870. 

13. Bertie May, b. April IT). 1878; d. Feb. 14. 187U. 

14. Mary Ethel, b. Xov. T), 187!». 

15. Florence Albion, b. Auo;. :J, 188:5. 

10. Emii.y C. (4), b. Dec. 1!>. 18:58: ni.. Oct. 1."). \XM>. Isaac 11. Clark. 
Childi-eu : 

17. George Henry (Clark), b. Feb.. 18.")8: d. Ffb. 2!l. 180(1. 

18. Sarah E. (Clark), b. March 4, 1800; d. April 2,-), 1800. 
1». Alfred J. (Clark), b. July 28, 1801 ; d. Aug. 7, 18(!:5. 

20. Isabella M. (Clark), 1). Sei)t. 10, 180:5: ni.. June :5, 188:5. Ceorge 
IL Holt. lies. Arlington. Mass. 

21. Nellie E. (Clark), b. Sept. .•■). 1800. 

( EXTEH FA.MILV. 

1. JOXAS Centek, d. Sept. 27, 1850, aged 81 yis. He came from 
(ireenfield to Wilton in 18:W, bought the farm formerly owned Ity 
Kbene/.er Hutchinson and lived on it until his death. His widow d. Oct. 
27, 1807, aged W.i yrs., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E. 1*. Hutch- 
inson, in Milfoid. Two of their sons, named below, came to Wilton with 
them : 

2. Samuel Newell (4). b., (ireenfield. Sept. 27. 1814. 

3. Timothy C. (12). b.. (ireenfield. Aug. 11. 1818. 

4. SAMiEf, Xewki.i. (2), 1).. (ireenfield, Sept. 27, 1814. He remained 
with his father imtil he was of age, when he went to Boston and was 
then' employed in a store until 1840. He then removed to Sumi>ter Co., 
Ala., where he kept a store until 184:^, when he returned to Wilton and 
occupied the store adjoining the hotel until it was burned, M.-irch 1.'). 187(i. 
In the same year he rebuilt the hotel and the store, and has since occupied 
the latter in company with his son, E. li. Center. He served as select- 
man in ]8."):i "71 and "72, and was collector of taxes in 1870 and 71. He 
111., .Vi)ril 7, I84(i, Chloe A., eldest dan. of Major E/ra Hales. Sc- IJalcs 
gen. (20). Children: 

5. -Alarion Elsie, b. ,lan. Id. 1S47: m.. Feb. 28. 1884. IN-v. Daiii.-l K. 
-Vdams. See .Adams gen. 

0. (ieorge X.. b. July 0, 184s : d. .lult 8, lso;{. 

7. l{ose M., b. Jan. i:5. 18.-.0. 

S. Anna 15.. b. F.'b. 4. l8.-)2: d. .Inly 2!l, 180:5. 

5>. Kv.'r.-tt 15.. 1). April 18. 18."..-). In business with bi< fatli.T. 



iUC) HISTORY OF WILTON. 

10. rhailes ('.. b. Oct. H. ls.-)S: d. .Iuik- is. 1S(;;{. 

11. Starr 15.. )>. Ai>iil 7. ISCm. Kmployotl in hi* lathfi's store. 

12. TiMOTHV C. (3). h.. (ireeiifiphl. Au^-. 11. ISIS: . I. April 7, 1S(;7. 
llo \va.< (Miiployt^tl ill tlic hotel by Newell Dean, and afterward, for some 
years, carried on the hotel himself. He ni. Maria, dau. of (apt. .laeob 
Hutchinson of MiHord: ni.. 2d. Dec. I'.i. 1S.V>. Cordelia Hardy <d (;reen- 
lield. Child: 

13. Saniuei Newell, b.. Wilton. Nov. (1. lS.->(;. In ls77 he went to 
Washin-iton. D. C.. and was employed by W. H. Abbot and .lames F. IJus- 
sell. j.rocers. In ISS.") he returned to Wilton, bouiiht tlie stock of C AV. 
Kdwards and is now in the f>focery business. His store w;is burned. Dec. 

.-{. issr.. 

CH ANDl.Ki; FAMir.V. 

\i NVii.i.iAM < iiAMH.Ki; ciniiiiated from Knulaml about 1(;;{7 and 
with his wile. Annis. settled in .\ndover. Mass. He had several children 
and was the ancestor of many ( handlers, some of whom settled in Con- 
c.rd and Wilton. His danlihter. Hannah, m.. 1(147. (Jeoriiv Abbot of 
Andover. •• the venerable .mcestor of a numerous proifeny." 

2. William, son of jjrecedinj^-, had several children. 

3. .losKi'il. son of preceding,-, m. Sai-ah St<'warl Abltot. 

4. 'i'lloMAs. son (d prec.-dino-. m. Elizabeth Walciit. Children; 
.>. Klizabeth. b.. Anduver. Dec. 17. 17;!lt: d. .I.in. i:>. 174(». 

«. i:ii/.abeth. b. .March 2.{. 1742. 

7. I'.rid.u-et. I>. April 2. 1744: d.. aji'ed .iboul i»0 yrs. 

5. Kunice. b. 174(i: d. May i>(». 174!». 
♦>. Kbenezer (15). b. May 14. 174i». 

10. Klijah. b. Ann-, r,. 17."):{: killed. .June 17. 177:.. at the battle «d 
I'.uidcer Hill. 

11. I'eter. b. March 2.-.. 17.V.: m. Mercy Installs. 

12. .Iosei)li. li. Dec. ±2. 17.">r. : d. in the Ke'volutionary army. ' 

13. Asa. b. .\pril iC. 17:.!i: m.. Nov. 20. 17S1. Eleanor "iJichardson. 
He bouj-lif of Iriah Snnth aboiu 20 acres of tin- east p.irl of lot No. 12. 
seventh ranoe. .•md the tannery, deed dat«'d .Iidy 2.!. 177S: sold tin- s.inie 
premises to (ieor^'e Altbot. deed dated .Vpril 4. 17S1. 

U. Thomas, b. 17(;i : d.. a.o-ed Ki yrs. 

l.'>. Km:M:zKi{ (J»). b. May 14. 174'.i: d. S.-pi. 2.*.. 1S2;!. His tnther 
died when be was younj;' and the care of ilie family ilevolved muili upon 
him. About 1 7(;!l he canu' to Wilton and s,.|iled on lot No. II. sixtli 
ranjje; his |)lace is now owned liy (';ipt. Moses I.ovejoy. He in.. Nov. 2!i. 
17(iS. >rary Uurnap of h'eadiiii;'. .Mass.. by wlnun be li.nl live thildren: 
she d. Oct. 22. 177S. He m.. 2d. .Sarah Averill. w itlow ol .l.nnes Ilntchin- 
-on who was killed at the battle of Kniiker Hill. Iiy whom Ik- had nine 
children. He m.. .id. IJ.'inenibraiice Fletcher, widow o| M..s,.s Pi,>ice. 
< hildren: 

" Hi. Mary. b. < tcl . 17. 17(;'.i: m.. Nov. 27. 17SS. js;,;,,. ,|,.weii of Nelson, 
i'hi'ii' last \,-M< were -peni in W illori. 



GENEALOGIKS : niAXDLER. 347 

17. l'>ot>py. 1). Fob. 7. 1771 : m. .loliii I'riiu-c of llrooklyii. Comi.. \vli(» 
lived in Wilton for :i few yeiir* on tho fiiini now owned l»y fJcoi-oe I'mk- 
liuisr. and d. .lunc :!. ISll. a.^ed CO yr<: ni.. "Jd. Mairli. isll. .kw.'pli 
Melendy of r.yndol»orouo;li. 

IS. Ennif.'. 1). Keh. 12. 177.!: ni.. Nov. .!. isdd. I'ininiliy I.'. l',nxr<.n. 

V.\. iriirii. h. Mai-cli i:.. 177:.: in. D.'M. Saniiirl !)(.ii^l;i<> «\ Wilfon : 
n. eh. 

•20. Hannah. I.. .Inly i>7. 177S: ni.. N<.v. I.'.. 17'.is. Natlianh-I Uiodi^etl 
of Stoddard. 

21. Kl.en<-/er. Ii. Maieh 12. 17S0: d. May s. 17S1. 

22. Kliene/er (30), h. .May 14. 17.'^!. 

2J{. Tlionias. h. .Ian. S. 17S:{: ni., Nov. I'.l. ISd.".. l)(.lly 11. df. lie lived 
a few years on the homestead with his fatlier. then removed to .Maine, 
when liis hrother. Ehene/er. eame to Wilton and oeenpied tlie liome<tead 
until flie deatli of their father. 

24. Sarali, 1>. Feb. 2S. 17s.*.: ni.. Nov. 2S. is-Jd. .laeob (lark: in.. 2d. 
Fel). 1!». IS-T), Ezra Clark. 

2.>. Amy. b. Nov. IS, 17s7: ni. (h.iiiin IJolster. 

2«. .Foseph. h. .T.-Mi. 2S. 17S!i: ni.. Nt. As.'n.ith Fr.itt : ni.. 2.1. l)..re:H 
Pratt. 

27. Fdiia. li. .Inn.' C. 17'.l(l: .1. .June 21. 17!>(l. 

25. Kdna. b. Sept. (',. I7'.>1 : ni. Xehemiah H.>nn.-tt. 

2J). .loel. b. .Inn.- ID. 17!il: .1. Ang. 22. ISC.d. S<M)n after hi< marriau'e. 
he liv.'d .-1 <h..ri tini.- in W.-st.Mi. N't., wh.'re liis lirst .'hild was h..rn. ami 
where he was fh..sen deae.m nf ill.- Ilaptist chin-eh al lb.- .lii." .if 21. In 
ls;!d he removed from Wilton to llopkinton. where he serveil as de.-icon 2d 
y.-ars. In IS,");! he removed to Fast Weare. where lie served as de.aeon 
until liis di'ath. He was a good m.-in and greatly bidoved : sound in faith 
and uiideviating in his Chri-itian eourse. He m.. Fel>. I'.l. ISls. I, my T... 
dan. of 'rimothy and Kutli (Biirnham) (Jray. 

:J0. Fhkniczkk (22), b. May 14. 17S1. A f.-irnwr. but ..ft.'ii workeil :it 
framing buildings. He made p.iiierns tor c.i-t iron plough- th.il were 
useil in Wilton in 1>;21. lb' wa> one of the first members of tlie r>ai»ti-l 
-ociely. lie m. Ham.iri-. dan. of .Lxd Howe of l^'teri)orougli. Chililren : 

;n. Fbene/.er, I).. Peterborough. N..V. .".. ISO."!: .1. Mareh 2:!. ISS.'). He 
was a i»reaelier of the •■('hristijin Uan.l." He m.. Sept. 22. 1S2M. I.neiiida. 
dan. .d ^Villiam Hnr.lv .d' Wilton. ^M.'.. by whom he h.i.l three <ons ami 
ihr Ian. 

:{2. I.uk." (37). b. F.-b. 17, isdc. 

33. .lames Howe. b. lSd7: d. Feb.. lS(i(». A farmer and eooper: was 
a good musician t)n the keiit-horn ami elarinet. Soon after m:irriage lie 
removed to Cieero. X. V. He m.. Nov. 7. is.id. Il.-l<.-y. .Ian. of Nathan 

A. Jiiid lielsey (liloodj ^Vhiting. l>y w h he ba.l i\\.> <.mi- an.l ."ue dan. 

His wife .1. .\ug.. 1S4S. ag.'.l .i;! yrs. 

34. .lohn Prince :A)). 

3.>. Po.ln.'y Nil.'>. A caiiiagv m.ik.-r. 11.' m. Mary II. ..Ig.- .d Cicero. 
N. v.. where he now re<. 
30. Fli/a l>.. III. Ilob.-rt D. Paul, a larm.'r. .d ( he^lerville. Me. 



348 



HISTORY OF WILTOK. 



37. Llkk (32). 1>. Feb. 17, ISOO: d.. Wilrou, Jan. 4. ISSl. He went to 
Maine in 18;J1 and cleared up many acres of land in Temple and Cartilage, 
lie was a good musician on the fife, clarinet and kent-Iiorn. In March, 
1S71. he returned to \Vilfon. He m.. Dee. :n, 1S27. IJt'liccca V. .Mclendy. 
Children: 

38. Luke Francis, h., Wiltou, May S, 182S. 

35). Augustus Melendy, b., AVilton, Feb. 1(1. IS.Jd. 

40. Al)igail Ann, b., Temple, Me., April 14. ls:i-_>. 

41. Joseph Perhani (57), b. April 14. IS.U. 

42. (Jeorge Hiley. b. April 2.'), IS-'JO; d. June 10. 18:)4. 

43. Malvina, b. Nov. 17, 1838; m. 

44. Elvira, b. Nov. 17, 18:58; m. 

45. Rebecca Jane, b. Oct. 15, 1840. 

4G. Sunmer lieede (65), b. Jan. i;{. 184.S. 

47. P.. Laf(M-est, b. July '2r,, 184."). A tnnii 
Xashua. He m., June 24, ISOi), Mary IT., dan. 
(Barker) Boynton. See IJoynton gen. (6;. 

48. Harriet A., b. Sept. 24, 1847. 

49. Mary A., b. April 21. 18.-.;{. 

50. John IMunck (34), owned and occu])ied a 
Coos road lea<ling from Castine. >[e., to Coos Co. 
farm was interval land of good (juality. .V succes 
tice of the peace foi' several years, in Aug., 18:i.") 



Mufactui 



id Olive 



farm of ;500 acres on the 
X. H.: 100 acres of the 
iful farmer; he was a Jus- 
, he received what is sup- 
l)osed to l)e the first patent granted for a mowing machine ; in his machine 
the power is applied on the same principle as in those of the i)resent time. 
He obtained a patent for a gang plough and sold the right in 1870. He 
also received a patent for a carriage hub of malleal)le iron. He m. Anna, 
dau. of Enoch Bridges of Wilton, Me., formerly of Wilton. \. II. She d.. 
:Nrechanics Fall. Poland, Me.. Oct. 10, 1881. Children : 

51. John Melvin. b.. Temple, Me., June .">. 18;^1. 

52. Elizal)eth Bridges, b. March 1), 18;{;5: m.. Dec. .".. 18.V.I. J.'dediah 
Adams. He served l(i months in the army and was dischaiged for dis- 
abilities for which he has a jjeusiou. C ch. 

53. Enoch Moody, b., Phillips, Me., Ai)ril .■>. 18;i(;. 

54. Ellen .Maria, b., Weld, Me., June 18, 1840. 

55. Carrie Ann, b. March 1-"), 184;{; d. Oct. IC, 18G1. 

5G. Olive Enuua. b. May 2it. 184(): m.. Feb. 24. 18(;i>. Ifev. F. E. Fiirich 
of the Tabernacle Ch., Chicago. 111. They have several children. 

57. JosKPii Pi:i;nAM (41). b. April 14. is:!4. For many years h.- 
worked for Messrs. .Jones c»t Co. and the Dascondi Brothers at shoeniak- 
ing. He owns a residence in the French Village, Wilton. He m. Mary 
Fi-ancfs, dau. of .Joseph and Abigail (Meleuilv) Perham of Evndeborough. 
Children: 

58. Mary Knnna. b. Dec. 20. 18.")S. 
5». (ieorgi' Perham. 1). Aug. ;il, 1801. 
«0. Ett.i Frances, l». July 2."). 180(i. 
<J1. Willis Mjiv. I). .Jnn<' l(i. ISfi'.i. 



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I'.eil. 



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(JENKALOdlEy : CLARK. 349 

G3. tiL-itiudc Elvira, 1). Mairh i>, lS7(i. 

64. Frank L., b. J>ei-. 2S, 1881 ; d. March o. ISSJ. 

65. SUMXEU Bkkdk (46), b. Jan. 13, 1S4;J. lias Imtii cinploycd f(.r 
several years bj' D. Whiting and Sons in their <>rist-niill. lie ni., May !•. 
18G5, liosetta IJ., dau. of Joseph and Susan (Manter) Melendy. ( "hildren : 

66. Xettie E., 1). March 26, 1807. 

67. Owen S., b. June 13, 1871. 

CLAIJK FAMILIES. 

1. Mattiikw Ci.AKK. b., Londonderry, 1702; d., Lyndcborou<ih. Oct. 
23, 1827. He was son of John and Mar«,niret (Clark) (lark, and grandson 
of Dea. James (lark, one of the sixteen proprietors wlio settled London- 
derry in 1718. Dea. James m.. May 22, 1722, .Mrs. Klizabeth (Fulton) 
Wilson, mentioned in the History of Londonderry. Matthew removed to 
Wilton, 1798, and lived on the easterly i)art of lot Xo. l.j, eighth range, 
which he sold to Oliver Whiting, lie m. in 1783, Nancy Dickey, who was 
b. April 22. 17(;i, was dau. of John and Janet (McClintock) Dickey of 
Dcrrylield, who were married Feb. 26, 1700, and was granddaughter of 
D.ivid and Isabel (McLaughlin) Dickey of Londonderry, who were mar- 
ried Feb. 27, 1724. Xaucy, wife of Matthew, d. Dec. 17, 1844. Children : 

2. John, b. Feb. 23, 1784; d. Feb. 17, KSoo. Res. in Francestown for 
some years. He m.. Dec. 12, 1812. Margaret Feison of Francestown. who 
d. Xov. 23, 1860. 

3. Janet Dickey, 1). May 1."), 178."); d. young. 

4. Margaret, b. Jan. 20, 1787; d., Woburn, Mass., Xov. 27, 1843. She 
m.. May 7, 1807, Elijah Leathe of Woburn, who d. Oct. 13, 1863. 

5. Betsey, b. Oct. 24, 1788; m. David French of Mont Vernon and 
settled in Barre. Vt., where she d. .Vpril 13, 1872, and her husband d. 
March 14, 1875. 

6. James Lin/.ey. b. May L"). 17!J0; d. Oct. 11, 1872. He settled in ISl.-) 
on the Eben Hill farm in Lyndeborough. He m., .June 27, 181,"), ISebecca 
Baldwin, who d. Oct. 18, 1820. See Baldwin gen. (3i5). He m., 2d., 1823, 
Hannah I5aldwin, who d. March 13, 1800. See Baldwin gen. (3S). 

7. Mary, b. Jan. 30, 1702; d., Westrteld, (Jliio, July 2."), 1S74. Wes. 
Westtield, O. She m. Abram Bean (_'hamberlain of West Kuniney. who d. 
April 23, 1852. 

8. Sophia, b. Sept. 23, ]7!I3; m., Xov. 13, 1823, John Sprague of Nel- 
son. They res., Keene, ().. wiiere she d. -lune 0, 1S57. and her husband d. 
•Fan. (), 1S77. 

9. Xancy, 1». March 30, 1795; d. March 10, 1873. Slie m., Xov. 7, 
1816, Henry Clark of Chester, who d. April 11, 1807. They res. for many 
years in Xew Boston. 

10. Iris, b. May Ki. 1707: d.. Ilallimnie. Md.. Dec. 29, 18;{3. A teacher 
of music. 

11. David Dickey, b. Sept., 1798; d. young. 

12. Infant son, d. July, 1800. 

13. Eleanor Joice, b. July, 1S02: ni., Fel).. 1S27. Matthew Parker of 
Mont Veruou; d. Nov. 20, 1828. 



350 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

1. Kdiu.KT ( lAiJK (Mine III lhi> fiMiiilrv liuni Ldminmicrrv. Irrland. 
.'ilxMil 172."): in. Lclilia (oilinin. wIkmI. 17.S!: li<- d. 177:). 

2. XiMAN. son III iin-iediiiji-. d. ISOS. Ih- ni. M.iiy l.';iiii>c\ .•ind nv-. 
ill New l>(is|(»n. 

ii, l)AVii> l{AM>i;v. -iiu (il prcredinj;. 1».. New Hostoii. Juno I'-i. ITS.'). 
A saiUllo ami liaincss maker, lie was tirst taxed in Wilton in 1S07 and 
lived in llie house oeeupied toiinany years l»y Dr. rarkhuist and siiieo 
denioiislied. lie was persuaded to endorse the note of a nei<j;hhor who 
heeame bankruiil. lost his saviiiijs. was foreed to soil his estate and. in 
isi'.i. retmiied lo New Uoston. where he lived until liis death, lie m., 
Aiuii 2(i, ISdS. Anii.i Spaidini;. dau. of Kev. Abe! Fisk of Willou: m.. 'id. 
June l-l. ISlC. I.'eheeea Wiikius. dau. of Dea. Samuel Wilkiu> of Amherst. 
Cliildreii : 

4. A son. h. and d. May 1, 180!!. 

5.. Mary Ami. h. May 1!», ISIO: d. iM-e. •.'7. iss".: m.. .luuc 1. is.il. 
John reikins, son of Timothy Niehols of Amherst, who is now (18S(») 
liviiij; in IJoston in jfood health al the ajje of S7 yrs. 'I'liey had thn>e 
sons, of whom one is liviuir: Arthur Howard (Nichols). M. |).. who Iive> 
in IJoston. Mass. 

(J. Hebeeea Town. !>.. Wilton. Nov. (i. IS17: in.. Aiuil l!i. ISIl. Aloii/.«» 
.Vppletou Jfeed of Notliii;?haiii. who d. Oct.. 1S."»1, in New Orleans, whore 
lie had settled as a |»rinter upon his return from the Mexiean war. She 
m.. 2d. William V. I Hiil and lives in Winehesler. She had hy her lirsl 
husband a dau<;hler. Ii. Nov. Id. iSl'.i. 

7. Ninian Itamsey, h.. New IJoston. July 21i. IS2(>: m.. Nov. 211. lsl(;_ 
( ordelia. dau. of IVter Ueiiner of WaldolMuoui,'h. Me. K.s. Somerville. 
Mass. Their dau.. Kmma Kranees. was h. Oel. Ki. lSt7: m.. Nov. 2!t. 
1S71. Arelas D. Wallaee. 

5. Sophia Wilkins. t... New nosiou. Dee. 2:). 1S21 : m.. June II. Isi.',, 
Charles IJood of West nndij;ewater, Mass.. who was li. Dee. 27. Isi.",. :nid 
d. Dee. IT). 1S7.'{. He was enjj;aRed in the iron Imsiness for many year- 
in IJoston and New \ork. but linally reiurm-d to West IJiid-iew atc'r. 
where his widow still lives. They had six sons and one dau. 

{). Kranees. b.. New Hoston, l'Vl>. !•. IS2:{: m.. Feb. ;». iSiS. James 
Howard of IJridofewater. where thoy now live. They have had throe sous. 



1. M«>si:> Ci.AKK. son of Samuel and Abio;iil ( l.irk. wa< b.. Aeworlh. 
Oel. 17, I81!». lie eanie In Wilton i)i-\. :>. iSli'.. jind wa< eii,«i-a.i;ed with A. 
and W. Jones in manulaeluriiii:,- liooi* and -hoe-: ua- afterwanls witli 
(;eor<;e W. Daiii«ds in the Depot stor«'; has bou-;ht and sold real estate. 
lie was ehosen :t selei-lman in ls.")(l. and has l»een for sever.il years one of 
the [loliee: was app<iinletl deputy sherifl" in ISCd. and ehosen Ireasurer of 
the Wilton S.ivin,-,-^ Hank in |S7d. whieh olliees he still holds. Me in.. 
May 1. IS4(;. .Iiilia I,. (lay. who was 1... W.ishin.irton. N. II.. IS2d. Chil- 
dren: 

'2. .lo.-ephiiie I... II.. Willou. l-.'li.. IS17: m. Willard D. ( base. M. D.. 
of relerboiouirh. 



GENEALOrJIKS : COBUKN. 3ol 

3. Kr.tnk (i.iy. 1).. Will. mi. ls:,l : m. F.iiiiiy I'.rouk- ol P.'l.-i lininii^ri,. 
He \v;i< (■(lucjiH-iJ ;il .Mcridfii ami ;il I );iitiinMilli Collcni': ;i l;i\\yci !<I 
l'rlrrlKiit>n;;li. where, in ISSI. he w.is dioseii re|ireseiil;tl ive lo the 
Le-isiature. 

4. Ada -M.. h.. lS(i:>. (Jiad. (.f Cushiiij; Aea«hMiiy. A-hlmiMliam. :Ma>-. 



1. Aakun Al <iiMi> ( i.ai;k. I).. Tmi. afield. Ma--.. Ort. i;i. is.ll. lie 

came lo Wiltun. is:i(l. and. lor seveial .\eai<. worked loi' .Me<-r>. ,J - at 

.«h(H' inakiiif;. At the fall lor nine i lh-' men. isc:^. lie w as a]ipointed 

Cai.taiii of Co. (.', IC IN-I.. N. II. W. wliieli reeiilorced (ieii. I5ank> in 
Lfmi<iaiia. After the war he liou;;ht the farm lormeriv owned l»y lleiiry 
Aldiot. on wliieh he now lives, lie m.. Mareli 1. IS.V.. Ald.y W.. dan. of 
Joseph and Ahipiil ( .Melemly ) J'erham. who wa> 1... Lyndeliorou-h. May 
2"i. is;},-). Children: 

•2. Edwin A., h. June .JO. is:,?: d. Aiitr. I. isdJ. 

3. Fred W.. h. Uit. :>, ls:)N. 

4. Nidlie I.ouise. h. July "Js. isci. 

o. Harry llerhert. h. Mari-li l's. iscc. 
«. llatlie IJtdl. h. June IS. IS(;7. 
7. Ahbie Frances, h. Aug. 24. 1870. 
K. Lizzie Mai)t'l. h. Feh, 22. 1874. 



1. Wai;.m;i{ ( i.auk. son of Danitd Clark. !».. Franeestown. March 10. 
1S12. lies, in Franeestown until May, lS.-)7, when he reniovi'd to Wilton. 
For many years he was engaj^ed in jjettinj; out liolihin stoek. Has lioen a 
select man of Fraiu-estow n. a dejiuty sherifV and a justice of the jieaee. 
He m.. Nov. i;{. is;{4, Catharine Kidch-r. who was 1). March 10, isl.!. and 
d. Jan. 20. IS4S: ni.. 2d. Nov. !t. 1S4S. Mrs. Sarah Ham. < hildren hy fir^l 
wife : 

2. (ieori^e Sumner, who live> al Spiin^ilield. Mas-. 

3. John Henry, who lives at (Jreen Island. Neh. 

(IJFFOiJl) FAMHA. 

1. ];om;i;r K. < i.ii i (»i;i) was horn in Kdfjemont. ^Me. : hoiiirhl. in IS7S. 
of (ieor^ie W . IJridgi's the IJridges homestead, antl soon after the purchase 
came to Wilton to reside with his wife and three children. Mrs. ClilVord 
d. Sept. 21. 1S7S. a-,'ed 01. 

(Jeorj^e I. Doe. who was horn in I'arsonsliejd. Me., m.inied a daii;;lil< r 
of Mr. Clitlord. and. in ISSI. came to Wilton to live. He ha- much 
improved tlie (lilVord residem-e, makinjr it one <d the pleasaiilesi in town. 
He has served three years as selectman. 

(OlHltX FA.MIMKS. 

1, Gkokck Cohikn came to Wilton before 170S and lived on the place 
now owned hy W. W. I!eed until his death in ISll. Jle was (uie of the 
fifteen men in (apt. Nathan Hallard's co. thai started, on Hie alarm of 
June 20, 1777, lo recnforcc the army at Ticonderoga ; he was. also, one of 



352 III8T011Y OF WILTON. 

the twenty in Capt. Philii) rutiiaurs eo.. who tiiarehed frfMU Wilton. 
Sept. 29, 1777, to join the army at Saratoj^a. Children by his wife ^lary : 

2. Mary, b. Sept. 2, 1765. 

3. Lydia, b. March (5, 17G7: m., Xov. 27, 17S8, Sanuiel Howard of 
Temple. 

4. Partheniu, b. Feb. 19, 1770. 
o. Judith, b. Sept. 9, 1772. 

6. Levina, b. Aug. 18. 1774: ni.. May 10. 1799, Phineas Carlton of 
Temple. 

7. Thankful, b. Oct. (i, 1770. 

8. George, b. Sept. 19, 1778. 

9. Jacob, b. Sept. 9, 1780. 

10. Sally, b. Aug. 22, 1782. 

11. James, b. Xov. 10, 1785. 



1. AMO.S COBUKN came from Dracut, Mass., and settled on lot Xo. 17, 
first range, the place now owned by John Pollard. Jle also owned the 
east half of lot Xo. 18, second range, 'i'raditiou represents him as a man 
of strong mind and sound judgment with some eccentricities. He was 
last taxed in 1809; his name is on the list of 1810, but the invoice and 
taxes aie set down to bis son Jonathan. We have found no record of his 
family, but he had three children : 

2. Polly, m., Nov. ;«), 1780, Joel Holt. See Holt gen. 

3. James, m., Xov. 17, 1790. Polly Flinn of Milford. He was a caj)- 
tain of militia. He d. 1808 or 9, leaving a widow who m.. 2d, Cai)t. Isaac 
Spalding of Wilton, and m., 3d, Xathan Merrill of Milford. 

4. Jonathan (5). 

5. JONATirAX (4), d. April 8, 1835, aged 01 yrs. He lived on the home- 
stead, was a farmer and i)ractised dentistry and snigcry. It is not known 
that be performed more than one amputation, and there was nothing 
remarkaljle about that, except the sjjccd with which it was done. A 
young man, apprentice to the joiners' trade, was sorely troubled with an 
in-growing toenail. He tried in vain to cure it, so lie took his paring 
chisel and went to Dr. Coburn, who, with one blow of the mallet, relieved 
him of the oftending part of his toe. Jonathan m. Mary Ann Fish of 
Lyndeborough. Children : 

0. Jonathan, b. Aug 24, 1827. 

7. ^\nvy Ann, 1). June 30. 1829. 

8. Achsab. b. Aug. 22. 1831. 

COO LEV FAMILY, 

1. Thomas ('(>oij:v. b., Merrimack, March 17, lS(;o. A lionse painter. 
He came to Wilton in 1877. He m.. Oct. 21, 188:5, Katie, dau. of ,lohn 
Lane. Children: 

2. .lohn L., 1). Sept. 22, 1884. 

3. Grace M., h. Dec. 14, 1885. 

4. Alice, b. Dec. 20, 1880. 




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<h'A<;iX FAMII.V. 

1. .IniiN' ('i;a(;in'. (11- Craiioii. ris tlic iiaiiio \v;i> llicn spelled, w.is a 
Sedt l»y l)iith. 'Die tradition is that, at the age of sixteen, he was foired 
to join tlie Seotlisli army sujiporting Charles II. against < roniwell, and 
tliat he was taken pri^-oner at the battle of Dnnhar; that, in Ifi.jii, he. 
with over 270 othert?, wa;* sent to America in the ship ".John and Sarah " 
lo be Bold into servitude as a penalty for his polltieal oftenees. Tradition 
says furtlier that on the voyage he was smitten with sniall-pox, that his 
life was despaired of and he was about to be thrown overltoard, but was 
spared at tlie intereession of a young English woman, Sarah Dawes, 
whom he afterward married in Woburn, Mass., where they lived and died. 
They had eight ehildren. 

2. John, sixth cliild of preceding, b. Sept. Id, 1()77: d. .Ian. 2(1. UO.?: 
m. Deborah Skelton. by whom he had three cliildren. 

3. John, eldest child of preceding, b. ]N[arch 24. 1701; m. Judith 
Harker of Concord, Mass., and settled in tliat part of Concoid which is 
now Acton, whence he removed to Temple. ch. 

4. FiJANX'18, seventh child of preceding, was b. in Acton came with 
his parents to Temple, where he grew to manhood and m. Elizabeth Eaw. 
by whom he had two sons; m., 2d. Sibyl Piper, by whom he had ten 
children. 

5. FlJANcis. eldest child of preceding, 1). Oct. 24. 177.!: mi. Sarah 
Cununings, by whom he had several children. I»es. in Temple and wa.- 
known as Capt. P"'rank Cragin. 

G. Augustus, b. July li). 1S02; d. June 21. 1880. A tanner and 
mechanic. For a few years after his marriage he res. at Merrimack; in 
1S37 he bought a farm in the north part of Temple on which he lived 
tliirty years, then bought a farm in Wilton, formerly owned by Josiah 
I'arker. where he res. until his death. He was favorably known by many 
persons in Wilton before he came lo the town. He m., Dec. 14, 18;{(», 
Almira Boynton, who was born Dec. ."), 1807, and d. Oct. .'{0, ISS."}. Of 
their ten children the four named below are residents of Wilton : 

7. Julia A., b. May 2r>, 18:^5; m., March 20, 18.-)7, Henry O. Draper. 
See Draper gen. She m.. 2d, Jan. 1, 1880, Judson A. llartsliorn. 

H. Dani(d. b., Merrinuick, Jan. 1, 1887; m., :March 22, 1859, Jane E., 
dau. of (apt. John and Eucetta (Draper) Dolliver of liyndeliorough ; 
n. ch. For account of his life see page 281. 

J). Sarah, b. Oct. 27. ISli'; m. Stone: m.. 2(1. May ."i, 1874, 

William A. Burton. See Burton gen. (111). She d. Sept. 12, 1887. 

10. Xathan A., b. Mardi 14, 1848; m., April 10. 1870, Caroline M. 
Stanley. They have two children: Eiz/ie M.. b. Feb. 21, 1872, and 
Charles II., b. July 21, 1874. 

( JLV.M FA.MII.IES. 

1. John Ckam settled on lot No. II, tiflh range, the phue wheie 
Ei)hrain» I'utnam lived for a short time b(?fore he went to Lyndel)orough. 
The house, built by John Cram, was at the intersection of the roads 



354 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

near the Norlli cciiiclciy : it was oc-cupicd Ity Sicplicn I'litiiam iiiilil \^V.i. 
whfii Darius 'ruwiisclul turm-d il into a liattoi"s sho^t. Un- wliiili i>urp<)sp 
it wa.s used about ton years. .John Ciam's descendants were last taxed in 
Wilton in ISO."), and it in not known that any of his descendants now live 
in Wilton. Children of John and Sarah, his wife: 

2. Sarah, b. May 18, 1741 ; m.. Jan. 2, 17S7, Ju^^hua Jaijuilh. 

3. John (13), b. Sept. 28, 174;{. 

4. Asa (25), b. ApriM, 1740. 

5. Joseph (28), b. April 21. 174s. 

6. Lydia, b. .May 28. 17:)(>. 

7. Piiebe. I). Au«?. 10. 17:)2: d. Au<,^ 2t). 17:>2. 

8. Ebcnezer (31), I). Sept. lii, 17.1;^. 

9. Humphrey, b. Jan. HI. 175-"). On Dee. 17. 1777. he enlisted for 
three years in ('apt. Isaac Fiyc"s co.. Col. ScaniiMcirs re^it. He sold the 
east half of lot No. !l. uiiilli ran.i;!'. exeept aljout five aeres on the north 
side, to Daniel Jiatehelder. deed dated Sept. 22. 17!i2: the same is now 
owned by C. M. liatehelder. 

10. Phebe. b. April 11. 17:)7. 

11. Zebuion (3«). b. June ;{(). 17(;(i. 

12. Hannah. 1). June ."i, 17(i4; ni.,. June 111, 17S2. David IJeselline. 

13. John (3), b. Sept. 28, 174;}, lie m., 1st, Susanna ; ni.. 2d, 

Dee. "J, 177!). Sarah [or Mary] Ja<iuith. Children : 

14. Susanna, b. and d. ><'ov. 15. 17()7. 

15. John, b. Get. 10, 17()S. 
IG. Abiel, h. Aug. 28, 1770. 

17. Susanna, b. Feb. 2, 1772. 

18. Daniel, b. March 0, 1774. 
10. Andrew, b. Get. 24. 1775. 

20. Sarah, b. -Ian. 20. 1778: d. Nov. :{. 1778. 

21. Arehelaus. b. June 20. 1770. 

22. Sarah, b. May 10. 1781. 

23. -Mary, b. Dee. ;{0, 178:5. 

24. Phebe. b. Aug. 8. 1780. 

25. Asa (4), b. April 4, 1740. lie was enrolled. April 2.!, 1775. in 
Capt. William \Valker's c(».. Col. James Keed's regt., was wounded at the 
battle of Bunker Hill and d. July 10. 1775. He m.. July 25. 1771. Sibyl 
McLane. Children : 

26. Asa, b. April 22. 1772: d. Aug. 0. 177(i. 

27. Nathan, b. Nov. is. 1774. 

2S. .lusKl'll (5), b. Ai>ril 21, 1748. He served on Winter Hill in (apt. 
licn.j. Taylor's CO. Hem., Dee. K), 177;!. .Vblgail Farmer. Children: 

29. Abigail, b. Feb. 2;{. 1775. 

30. Joseph, b. Feb. 24. 1777. 

31. Kbkxkzkk (S). b. Sept. 10. 175.!. Served in (^•lpt. Uenj. Taylor's 
eo. at Winter Hill. Children bv his wile. IJadiel : 

32. iraehel, b. May 0. 1771." 

33. Asa (4G). b. ,lnne 10. 1770. 

34. Devi, b. Aug. 7. 177s. 



GENEALOGIES : CRAM. 355 

35. S;inili, b. S('itl. -2. 17S0. 

.*{<>. Zkbii.on (11). 1». JuiK- .!(>, 1700. His naiiio is in Biirfcon's list, of 
ifcv. soldiers. Sec pages !)S. 101. Ifes. on the homestead and \v;is last 
taxed in ISO."); removed to Andovei-. Vl. (liildicn liy lii> wife. Ksther: 

37. Esther, b. Oct. 17, 1784. 

38. Xaney, b. Sept. 21. 17S(i. 

.39. Betsey, b. July 1.5, 17SS; d. May 21. 171)5. 

40. Chloe, b. March 2S. 17!»0. 

41. Charlotte, b. .Afay 21. 1702. 

42. Olive, b. May 2, 1704. 

43. Lucinda, b. Nov. 1. 170(i. 

44. Infant, b. March 21, ISOO; d. March 20, ISOO. 

45. Betsey, b. May 17. 1801. 

4«. Asa (33). b. June 10, 177(i. Children by his wile, Abi-;ail: 
47. Levi. b. .Sept. 5, 1S04. 
4S. Abio-ail, b. May 6, ISOG. 



1. JONAiiiA.v Cka.m settled on tlie farm now owned l»y J. F. and II. 
W. Fryc. In the inventory for 176^, tliere are set against his name, one 
poll, two oxen, one cow, one horse, six acres of tillage, four acres of 
nKJwing, one acre of pasture and a house. He was town treasurer for 
several years and often served on important committees, lie m. Sarah, 
dau. of Jacob and Susanna (Stilesj Tutnam. Children: 

2. Sarali, b. Feb. 21, 17G0. 

3. Jonathan (9), b. Nov., 1764. 

4. I'hilip, b. Feb. 24, 17l)<> ; d. Jan. 7, 1832. An industrious farmer 
and a good townsman; res. on the homestead; unm. 

5. Susanna, b. Jan. 27, 17(50: m. Abiel Jiridges. See Bridges gen. (2). 
G. >[ary, b. Jan. 27, 17(39; in.. June 12, 1704. Joseph Gage. 

7. Mehitable. b. July 14, 1772; d. Oct. 7. 1842; unm. Kes. on the 
homestead and kept house for her brother. Fhilii». 

S. Zerviah. b. Sei)t. 20. 177;"); d. Feb. 10. 18,)0; ju.. Feb. 21, 170!), 
David Carlton, who d. Aug. lo, 18.")1, aged 70 yrs. They left Wilton s(»on 
;ifter their marriage, but returned a f(!w years before Ins death. Several 
children, of whom we have obtained no record. 

9. JONATHAX (3), b. Nov.. 17()4; d., Andover. \t., Nov., 18.'»7, aged 
0;i yrs; m.. ^[ay 22, 1787, Mary (Jreele. About eight years after his 
nuirriage. he removed with his wife and the four children, named below, 
to Andover. Vt., where he became a itromiuent man. 

10. Polly, b. Dec. 1."), 1788. 

11. Jotham, b. .Vug. (J, 1700. 

12. Caleb, b. April 10, 1703. 

13. Daniel, b. Dec. 27, 17!)4. 



1. DAvri) CifAM. b. WaitsHeld. Vt.: d. Oct. 12. 1880, aged 80 yrs.. 
mos. He was a grandson ol" Daviil ;iud Mary (Badger) Cram, and 



356 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

a soil ot I);ivi(l (ram. Juii. Several years before lie was ol a.ne. he eaiiif 
t(» Willoii and lived with I'liiliii (ram: m.. Mareli K!. lS2!t. Susanna 
Bridj^t's, a iiieee of Philip (ram. and dau. of Abiel and Susanna (Cram) 
Hrid^i's. See Hridjies <;en. (13). David subse<iuently beeame the owner 
of Philip's farm and lived on it until he sold it to J. F. and II. W. Frye, 
when he moved into the village. He was representative to the Legis- 
lature for three years, and selectman for four years. His wife, Susanna, 
d. of small-pox, leaving no children. He m., 2d, March 2f, ISV). lietsey 
M. Burt, who was b.. Windsor, Vt., .Fan. 20. 1S24. Children : 

2. Fred. Burt. b. Dec. 10, 1S58; drowned June 2, 1S8(;. 

3. Kmma ('.. 1). Sept. IS, 18(i0. 

CUKTIS FAMILY. 

1. Ir?i;Ai:i. Ci i;tis. b.. London, Eng.. and came to America about 
172.-). 

2. Fi.i, b., Ifeading, Mass., Jan. 18, 17.j4; on May S, ITiXi. removed 
with his family to Lyndeborough, where he d., l^lio. 

3. Km. b.. Heading. >Liss.. Jan. 10.1784; d.. Lyndeborough. Aug. 
<;, 187<1. He 111. Sarah Loring. dau. of William Loring. son of John Lor- 
ing. who came from Kngland under (Jen. Wolfe in 17.-)9 and was at tlie 
capture of Quebec. 

4. I.sitAKL N\ ., Ii.. Lyndeborough. Dec 2,'). 182;). A farmer ami larne 
to Wilton, Oct. 20, 18(](!. He has licen an invalid for nniny years, and for 
the last seven years has been confined to his bed. He m., Nov. 28, IS.X). 
Sarah Haggett. Children: 

5. Fli J. (10). b., Lyiideliorough. Dec. 2!t. IS.'il. 

({. Clintina S.. I).. Lyndeborough, Dec. 28, 18.-)4: m.. Ajtril 27. 1S72. 
A. Augustus Whitney. M. D., of Adrian, Mich. 

7. Hattie L., b., Lyndeborough, Dec. IC 18,-)<.t: d. March 28. IStjd. 
S. Nettie C., b., Lyndeborough. March 11. 1S(;2. 
9. Walter J., b., Wiltt)n. March ;{, 1807.. 

10. Eli .L (5). b. Dec. 20, 18.51. He learned the liarness-niaker's 
trade of Lewis Tingley, and has carried on the business for liimself since 
1877. He m., Dec. 29, 1875, Elsie O. Daniels, who was b. Fell. 10, is.V). 
ami d. :March 20. 1882. See Daniels gen. (»). He m., 2d, Jan. 1. 188(1. 
Ella F. Kichardson. Children: 

11. Clintina E., b. April 0, 1877. 

12. Elsie B.. 1). Dec. l.".. 1870. 

13. Edward IL. b. March (^ 1887. 

DALE FAMILIES.. 

1. .loiiN Dai. I., Ii.. Daiivers. or Salem, Mass.. Sept. 7, 171s ; d. Nov. 
10, 1780, He began a settlement near the intersection of the roads east 
of the liouse that he built, wliich is now owned by S. H. Dunbar. He 
clean'd up a large farm that renniined in the possession of his descend- 
ants, luitil it was sold by the administrator of the estate of his grandspn. 
John Dale, in 184;{; simc which time the name of Dale has been extinct 



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OEXEALOfJTES : DALE. 



35' 



ill Wilton. Till- farm lia> Immmi (li\i(l('tl. anil i- now owned liy many dittfr- 
eiit pcrsoiiP, a i)arl of the villatrc of K:\>x \\ilton Itcinii- ">ii Hie ^outlii'asf 
imrt (»f it. From the datt^ of the hiitli of Mr. Dale's liist i-liild. it appears 
inohahlf tliat Ilia Avifo did not t'onu' to Wilton earlior tliiin 1742 or 174."{. 
He in. .Maiy p:Hin\vood. wlio \v:i> 1). >rarcli V.K 17-_'."). :ind d. Dec. 2S. K^li. 
(Iiildren: 

2. Anna. 1.. :Maivh :!1. 171.".: m.. Dee. :i. 17S!i. William li.ton. 

3. Hetty. I>. Oft. 2, 17-l(!: m. Joseph Holt. .Inn. -See n(.lt tren. 

4. John (1({), h. July 2(i. 1748. 

5. .M.ij,'ail. h. .May 1!>. 17.')0. 

(i. Khenezer. h. May s. K.Vi: d. May l."), 17.-.2. 

7. Mary. 1>. Sept. 2(;. 17.J4; m.. .Sejjt. 22. 177s. .><iineoM llolr. 

S. Samuel, h. Feh. 12. 17.")(i: d. Aii":. IS. 17.".(;. 

{). IMioda. h. .Fune .->, 17.-)7. 

10. Sarah, h. Jan. :^. 17.')!*: m.. .Fune S. 17s4. Oliver Fleteher. 

11. Jac-ol). 1). Sept. fl. 1701 : d. in infaney. 

12. l?aehapl. 1>. July 24, 17(;2: d. July 1. 1S27: m., Auj;. 11. 17s.j. 
Jaeoli Daseoiiih. See Dascoinh gen. (13). 

13. Eli/al)eth. 1). Jan. 2(). 1704: d. July IS. KO.".. 

14. Jonathan. 1). Sept. IS, 170"! ; d. same day. 

15. Aaron. 1». Feh. 1(1. UfiS: d., 170rt. 

!(>. .Foiix (4), 1>. July 2(). 1748: d. July 11. isO'j. ];o«. on the honie- 
-fead. lie .served in ('apt. IJenjamin Taylor's co. at Winter ITill and was 
in (apt. Pliilip Putnam's co. at White Plains. Oct. 28. 1770. lie m., 
Xov. 2.^. 177S, IJhoda Ilolr. who d. July 2.-.. 17!l!>. a.sfed 42yrs: ni.. 2d. 
I.ydia I.amon. Children : 

17. John, 1). .Fan. C. 177'.i; .1. .Fan. 7. 1770. 

IS. IJhoda. li. Kel). 1.-,. ]7s(i: m.. Dec. 22. 1S0;{. Khenezer Hutchinson. 

.lUM. 

v.). Abigail, h. Nov. 7. 17S1 : m.. April 12. 1S(M. Abel Fisk. .Fun. 

20. Mary. F). Sept. 10, 178:^: m.. Aug. 8. 1811. Frederick Hutcliiiisi.n. 

21. John (30), h. Aug. :{. 178.".. 

22. E»>enezer (35), 1». March 14, 1788. 

23. Anna, Ft. Nov. 29, 1780; (I.. Franoestowii. Sejtt. 10. 1802: m.. Jan. 
22. 18;j4. AF)uer IJIaiicliard. See Blancliard gen. (71). 

24. Sally, li. Dec. :?. 1791 : d. June 0. 1790. 

25. Ketsey. 1). July 10. 1793: in.. Dec. 7. 181.-.. Jesse IJaymond of 
Mont Vernon. Slie d. at Milford leaving one son. .Folm D. (Ifaymoud). 

2«. Sumner, b. June 20. F79.-. : d. June 2.-). 1790. 

27. Sarali. b. Aug. I. 17'.>7: m.. !>ec. 2:.. 1S17. .Folm ISurton. See P.ur- 
ton gen. Hid). 

2H. Lamon. b. Iiec. 2. Fso.!: mim. He si>ent some years in 'I'eniiessj'e 
ami Alabama. 

2}>. I.ydia. b. Aug. 12. 18(».-.: m. IJev. Jos,.pli Warren. D. D. They 
went iis missionaries to Asia, returned and s,irlcd in Salem. III., where 
Mrs. Warren d. Aug. 20. 1808. 

30. .FonN (21). b. .Vug. ;{. 178.-.; il. April 12. isi.!. H.. and Kbenezer. 
after the deatli of their father, carried on the homi- farm logether until 



358 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

1S34. when Eljcnezcf --old out to John and icmovoil to Sandwich. .loJm 
in. Xiuioy Bcedo. who was h. hi Sandwich and d. Oct. 7, 1S25. agod 2!i 
yrs. ; ni., -Jd, May s. 1S27. .Mcivia Ann Coihran of X<'w Boston, whore 
she res. after tlie death of her linshand. Chihh-en : 

31. Nancy Beede, 1). Aug.. 1S2.-): d. June 24. 1S-J4. 

ti'2. FAi/.a A., h. .Tan. 20. lS-28: m. (Jeorge (Jreenwood. For eight 
years they were einj)loyetl by Mr. Colony to keep the l)oarding-house at 
the factory in Ilarrisvilh'. Kor several years past the^- have kept a 
l)oarding-liouse in Mandiester. 

33. Mercia Ann, b. Oct. 10. is:{2: res. in Xew Boston: unni. 

34. .Tolm Fraidvlin, U. Aug. 1, IS.'!:.: d. Sept. 24. l.s.-,l. 

3:>. Ehkxi.;zi:u (2*2), h. March 14. ITSS: d. Sept.. isfi.!. lie ni. Meliit- 
able Beede of Sandwich. Children : 

30. John Beede, h. June, IS;}."). ]Jenu»ved to Illinois. 

37. Sarali; ni. 

38. Ehen Jlolt: d. in the army. 

39. llattie: ni. 



1. Timothy Dam;, sujjposed to be a brotlier of preceding John (1), 
was the tirst settler on the farm now owned by Jerenuah Driscoll. His 
invoice in 170.'{ was one poll, two oxen, two cows, three acres of tillage, 
four acres of mowing and a house. He was last taxed in Wilton in ISOI. 
In 1S02, and for many j'ears after, the farm was owned by Joel Baldwin 
of Billerioa, ^[ass. He liad four children by tirst wife, Hannah, and 
three ])y second wife, Iiebekah : 

2. Timothy, b. March 24, 17(!2. He m. and res. at ditterent places— at 
(uie time at Sandwich, where his skull was fractured l)y a limb falling 
from a tree; he was trepanned ami a twenty-tive cent piece was inserted 
to re])lace the fragment which had been removed. In consequence of the 
injury, his left side was paralyzed so as nearly to inca])acitate him for 
labor. He returiu'd to Wilton in ISOS or isoii and received assistance 
from the town for the rest of liis life. He had two sons and three 
daughters of whom we find no record. 

3. Hannah, b. Oct. 22. 17(;;!. 

4. Joshua. I>. Jan. 22. 17(;.->. 

5. Samuel. 1). March 2;{. 1707. 
(i. Simon, b. Oct 22. 1772. 

7. Saralj, b. :Nray 4. 1774. 

H. IJebekah. b. April 21. 177!>. 

DAXiEi.s fa:mii,v. 

1. (;i:<)i;(;i: W. I)ami:i.s. b.. Brookline. May 2. ISl;}; d. Xov. :]. ISO."). 
He cami" to Wilton in 1S44. and for a while ran the French .Mills: con- 
ducted fiu" a time the depot store with Mr. Bailey of Brookliiu>: also the 
eo-ojM'rative store near (J. \i. Mansur"s. He m. Eliza S. Ilildrelli. who 
wa< b.. Henniker. Feb. 27. ISl'.i. and d. Hec. 2;{. ISSO. Children: 



GENEALOGIES : DASCOMB. 359 

2. Moli^^ii. )>., ll.'uuiker. Oft. 11. is:!7: m.. May 1. ISGO. Johu S. 
Mi'Kay. See McKay gon. 

3. Emily J., 1>. Got. Ki. ls:5it: .1. Feb. •->2. IS.")?. 

4. M.irtiia M.. b. Feb. 22, 1S42. 

5. Adelaide E.. b. April 27. lS-14: d. .luly IC. 184.".. 
(J. Adeliza A., b.. Aus;. '.». 184(1: d. Dec. _>:. IS Id. 
7. (Jooro-c r... b. Oct. 2.'>. 1S4!). 

S. Julia .s.. li. Juii.' (J. 18.V2: ni. Fred. 1). I'.iirt. .She d. Jan. .{. 1881, 
». Elsie ().. b. Feb. Ill, 18;V); ni., Dee. 2!i. 187.'., Eli J. Curti<. See 
(.'iirtis gen. (10). She d. .Mareh 20. 18S2. 

I)AS( ()>ri; FAMILY. 

1. Dasco.mij. Aecordiiio- to Prof. .lames Daseomb. who received 

the information from his father, one of this name emigrated from Eng- 
land about 172.". and settled in Watertown, ,AIass. lie is said to have had 
two sous. Thomas and .Tames, and one daughter. 

2. .lAMKS, b. 17;{2: d. June 0. 1807. About 17r.C. or 17G7 he. with liis 
family, removed from Euneuburg, Mass., and settled on the south side of 
the road ou the laud now owned by Mrs. Francis Whiting, about half 
way from her house to the little brook. On April 10. 177"). he felled 
the first tree in commeiu-ing a clearing on lot Xo. 20, seventh range: 
this being the first clearing on tlie lot. During the year he removed his 
family to this i)l.ice wliich w.is subsequently their home. The above facts 
were furnished by Prof. James Dascomb. graiulson of this James. The 
farm remained in the possession of the family until it was sold by Joseph 
Dascomb, a few years since. One or two incidents will illustrate tlie 
character of the farm. During the early existence of tlie Ilillsborougli 
Agricultural Society, a committee was chosen to examine the farms ami 
crops that were entered for premiums. l?ev. Mr. Moore of 3Iilford, chair- 
man of the counnittee. said in his rejx.rt : •' We next visited the farm of 
Mr. James Dascomb of Wilton, wJiere we found a soil ;is strong as rocks 
could m.-ike it. and corn such as we found on no other farm." 'J'he writer 
of this well recollects a remark made some years ago by Mr. D.ivid ^Vhit- 
ing, at that time residing on the farm now ownetl by the County. lie 
said : •• As a general thing, I think my croi)s were good, l)ut do the best I 
could, Joseph Dascomb would beat me all out raising corn." James m. 
Elizabeth Farrington. who d. Oct. 10. 18:52. aged !i;! yrs. ( hildren : 

3. Jacob (13), I). Aug. 15, 17(50. 

4. Sarali, b. July 14, 17(i2: m., Dec. 4, 178;{, Peter Faridiam. 

5. (Jeorge, b. Oct. IC, 17G4 ; m., 1791, Sally Eufkiu. They lived in 
Hillsborough, where he was a prominent nian. Xine children : 

(J. James (24), b. Sei)t. (i, 17(i(;. 

7. Vassal, b. Nov. 24. 17(!8. 

S. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 24, 1772; m., Xov. 2.".. 17UI. D.uiiel Russell. 

». Calvin, b. March 10. 1774 : d. Oct. 2(;. 177(;. 

10. Mary. b. Feb. 22, 1777: m.. X(.v. 2(». 1822. A<a Stiles. 

11. Ilannali. d. Dec. 10, 18(Mj. 



3 GO HISTORY OF WILTON. 

12. I'.iiiok-^. b. July 2!t. 17S1 : in.. .T:iii. 1. 1S()7, Saiali Hiuwii. A l)l,u-k- 
smith ami ivs. in Maine. 

13. .lACOH (3). I). Aug. 1."). 17(;(»: d. .hily 4, 1S27. lie served in the 
IJev. Army, in the Ma.«(.«. line. Altec hi.< nianiage he lived in I.ynde- 
Ijorough until ISO'.), wlien lie removed to Wilton, lie was for .several 
years town elerk and selectman of Lyndei)orough. Ih* m.. Aug. 11, 17S.5, 
ifaohel Dale, who was 1). July H. 17(ii>. and d. July 1. 18-J7. See Dale 
gen. (12). ChiUli-en. 

14. Itaeliel. b. Nov. ]'>. 17S.'"): ni.. lsb7. 'rimothy Putnam of l.ynde- 
borough. 

15. Sarah, b. Aug. 12, 1787: ni., Oct., ISO!). Arclichiu^ Fuller. 
10. Jacob, 1). May 5, 178!); d. Dec, 1780. 

17. Calvin (30), b. Oct. 2!), 1790. 

18. lU'tsey, b. Aug. 14^ 1702; m., 1810. John Thurston. IJes. in Fitch- 
burg, Northfield, Mass., and in Wilton. They had several children, all of 
whom, but one. d. young. 

n. Luther, b. March i:.. 170.-.; d. Feb. 28. 1707. 

20. Mary, b. Juiu- 3, 1707; m., Dec. :i. 18:J.-). Samuel W. Dutton of 
Xorthtield, Mass. They had a son and a daiighter. 

21. Jacob, b. Aug. U, 1709: d. Nov. ."{O, 187."). IJes. Andover. .Mass. 
lie m., March 10, 1824, Fanny Johnson of Andover, Mass.. who d. Feb. 
14. 1S:}0; m., 2d, May 14, 1840, Parthenia P. U. Wilder. 

22. Luther (45), b. Dec. 20, 1801. 

23. James, b. 1805; d. Aug. 20, 1805, 

24. Jamks («), b. Sept. G, 17(50; d. Aug. 22. 1845. Me lived a short 
time in Andover, Vt., but returned to Wilton and res. on homestead. A 
man of sound common stMise and much resi)ected. lie ni.. May 20. 1704. 
Mary Lovejoy, who d. Nov. 10, 1851. aged 80 yrs. Children : 

25. Samuel, b. May 20, 1795; d. Aug. 0. 1798. 

26. James, b. Oct. 24, 1796; d. Aug. 7, 179S. 

27. Vas.sal, b. March IS, 1708; d. Oct. 4, 1805. 

28. Samuel, b. June 22, 1709; d. Oct. 7, 1§05. 

29. Mary. 1). June 17, 1801 ; m., June A. 182:{. Pev. Samu.d P. Hale. 

30. Elizabeth Farringtou, b. Feb. U, 180J; d. .Sept. 20. 1805. 

31. Harriot, b. Nov. 1, 1804: d. Sept. 20, 1805. 

32. Kli/al)eth Farringtou, b. Aug. 20. 1,sO(i: m.. M.iy Is. is;!.!. If<-v. 
."^olon .Martin. Pes. in X'ermont. 

33. James, )>. Feb. 25, 1808: d. April. ISSO. For .iccounl of his life 
see page 207. He m., April U. IS.!!. Marianne Tenuey Parker: u. ch.. 
but adopted two daughters. 

34. Josejdi (52), b. Feb. 5. 1810. 

35. Oeorge Lovejoy (Gl), b. April 0, 1818. 

3(». CAI.VIX (17). b. Oct. 29. 1790: d. Oct. Ki. 18.50. lie lived in .Mil- 
ford on the i)lac«' now owned by S. P. Cotton, and was engaged in mak- 
ing Iniik for many yens in Willon, :Milford. Mason :ind Fitchbnrg. He 
m.. July 2.'!. 1820. naclicl I'lOnani. who d. Oct. 10. 18.50. aged 01) yrs.. S 
mos. ( liildren : 

37. rbili|i Farringtou. b. May 2-.. 1821 : d. .March 18. 1S|1. 



GENEALOGIES : DASCOMB. 301 

38. i;enj:iiniii Alil.nt. Ii. Auo-. 2:), IS^.S: d. 1)ih\ l(i. IS,-)!. 

39. Calvin Hiook?;, 1). Auy^. ]8. 1S2:): d. Nov. .!. 1SS4. II.' \va.«.for 
many years ill tlio linn of Messis. Jone«: i<: Co.. iiiaimt.iituicrs of ]uu>\< 
and .'Slioos. lie 111., April G, 1S."»4. Mary Ann .Jai|uirli. wlio d. .Inly 17. 
1850: in.. -Id, Jan. 20, 1S.>8, Alinira L. Jone^: n. c-h. 

40. Klizalierh Kacliol. b. June !l. 1S27: d. Feb. 1!». 1847. 

41. Eliplialcr rutnani. b. Dee. 2(;. 1828. lie was eno^aii'ed for sev(>ral 
years, in tonii>aiiy with liis brother, Calvin Brooks, in the inaiinfaeture 
of boots and shoes. He in.. Auo-. 12. 18.")8, Abbie A. 1/iverinore; 11. i-h. 

42. Mary E. P.. b. Si^pt. l.n 18:{;]: d. Mairh 2. 1870. Was a teaclier 
lor several years. 

43. John Thurston, b. July 2."). ls;{7: d. Maivli I'.i. lS4.->. 

44. John Farringfoii. b. Jan. ;K), 184:); d. Dei-. 7, ISl.".. 

4.^. LrrilKR (22), b. Dw. 20. ISOI : d. June 1. 188.-). For ten years li<. 
made liobbius: after that was (Migajied in stone work and jobbing': licld 
ortiees in the militia to the rank of c-oiond. lie m.. Sept. 2'.). Is2!i. IlaniL't 
IJuss.'ll. Children: 

46. James Kussell (08), b. June 8, 1830. 

47. Franeis Augustus, 1). June 25, 1882; d. Nov. 4, 1882. 

48. Sarah Elizalieth. b. July 4. 1884; m. Stearns: m.. 2d. Jolm 

Ramsdell. Kes. in Iowa. 

49. Harriet Ellen, b. May 2(i. ls:50; d. Oet. 10. 1840. 

.jO. Emma Louisa, b. Sejjt. 14. 1840: d. Aug. 11. 1871: m. David 
Lovejoy. 

.^1. Hannah riitnam. b. Oct 28. 1844; d. June 11. 18,-)0. 

.V2. JosKi'ii (34), It. Feb. 5, 1810. He resided on the homestead: his 
own business has had mueh greater attraetion for him than jtublit- ollice: 
is a consistent member of the S<H'ond ("ong. Ch. He 111.. June 4, 1S84. 
Emily A. Russell. Children: 

53. Edward Augustus, 1). .March s, 188'); d. Aug. 7. 1800. 

.H. Mary Louisa, b. April 21. 1887: d. Oct. 18, 1857. 

00. Emily Elizabeth, b. Feb. 20, 1889; d. Nov. 12. 1880. 

56. Hannah Maria, 1). April 20. 1841 ; d. July 10, 1841. 

57. Charles Hrooks, b. Nov. 10, 1842: d. May 10. 1S74. lie was 
mustered into the service. Aug. 21, 18G2, was assigned as a recruit to the 
Fourtli Itegt., N. IT. \'.. and was mustered out. Aug, 24. 1805. A few 
years Itefore his death he fell on the ice and injured his hip so as to dis- 
al)le him for labor. 

. 58. Samuel .lames, b. Dec. 10, 1S44; d. May 7. 1SS2. A carpenter and 
res. in Manchesl«T. He 111. Dec. 81, 1878; n. ch. 

59. .Vbl)y Fr.im-es. I>. May 25, 1847; d. Sei)t. 1 I. 1S70. 

60. Franklin, b. .May 2S. 18.50: .1. Dec. 20. 1S51. 

61. Gkokcjk Lovk.iov (35). b. April G. 181S. For accounl of .Mr. 
Dascombe's life see page 202. He m.. Mav 5. 1S40. Julia A I'etlengill. 
Child: 

62. Everard Willie, b. May 10. is.Vl. (irad. 1 1. .bail c..lleg.'. Issd. :i< 
valedicloriaii : m. and removed to Saii Antonio. 'I'exa-^. u beic be died. 



362 



HISTORY OF WILTON. 



an. .Jamk.s RrssKLi. (40). h. .lime S.18:{(). 

work: in.. Doc. i:{. IS.ls. Ahl)io S. Fuller. Child: 

({4. Ella Floreiiee. h. .Tune 2C.. ISC.l : m.. Dec. i:>. 1S7S. .Tuliii.-^ C. Sur- 

\n-i<o. Ke>. Milfonl. 

DAVISON FAMIIA. 

1. GiDKox A. Davison, b.. VV.aterfonl. Vt.. Sopt, 2, 1S27. He came 
to Kii>t Wilton from Milford in Oct.. 1S.')S. and resided there till 1SG4 when 
lie removed to Wilton Centre, where he lias tlie care of Mr. George A. 
Newell's premise's. Tie m.. ITopkinton, Mass.. Jan. !». 1S.52. Betsey J. 
Cahiir. who was !».. Benton, Sept. 10. is;{(). Children : 

2. Charles .M.. 1). May V.L IS.").'}. 

8. Edward EeBoy. 1.., Milford, April 4. IS.kS: d. .Jan. l.".. 1800. 
4. Lillian Ethe, h. Xov. 28, 180,-). 
:>. Arthur AV.. h. Aug. 2!». 1808. 

DIJAPEB FAMILY. 

1. Hi:\ijv O. DuAi'KH, b., Lyndehorough, April 11, 18;{0: d. Aug. 
10, 1874. He came to Wilton in Ai)ril. 18.-)7. and was superintendaut of 
the town farm for several years. Jle m.. ^rarcli !!•, ]8.'")7. .Tulia Cragin, 
who was I)., ^[errimack. .May -I'k 18.!.-). She ni.. 2d. .Ian. 1. 18S(). .ludson 
A. Hartshorn. Children : 

•2. Willis H.. h. .May 2!i. KSO.".. 

3. Henry F.. h. Sept. 11. 1807. 

4. Arthur D.. 1.. May 2!». 1874: d. Sept. 1."). 187.-). 

DrXBAlJ FAMILY. 

1. SjKi'UKN Hamilton Dixbak. son of Stephen Dunhar, and grand- 
son of Rev. F'dijah Dunbar of Peterborough, was born Feb. 20, 18;]0. Mr. 
Dunbar came to Wilton soon after he became of age, and has been exten- 
sively engaged in meat marketing. He has' beconu' the owner of much 
valuable real estate, and in addition to his meat market lie keeps a large 
herd of cows, the milk of which is sold to customers in the village. In 
188(i he served as one of the board of selectmen. He m.. May 21, 1874. 
Mary I^.. dau. of Xathan IJlcliardson of Lyndeborough. who was b. Oct. 
27. 18.-)0. Mrs. Duni)ar is one of tlie school l)oard. < hildren : 

2. Ethe Elizabeth, b. .Vpril 12, 187.'). 
:{. Charles Hamilton, h. Nov. 8. 1877. 

Dl TTOX FAMIL^. 

1. HoijAci. A. DnioN. b. .Vug. 4. I8;i,-). in (ireenlield. lie came 
from Francestown to Wilton April, 1884, and owns and occupies the farm 
at West Wilton, formerly owned by Dea. William .Sheldon. He m.. .Tune 
."{. 1800. Eliza Ann. dau. of .lolui and .\nna (Kidder) Hurton. See lUirton 
gen. (J>3). Child: 

2. .Vniiie E.. It.. Aiilrim. Sept. 10. ls71. 



GENEALOGIES : EMERSON. 363 



EATOX FA.MII.V. 



1. Amos Eaton (.•ainc to Wilton prolciltly in 17!)2. and owiu'd and 
res. on lot \o. (!. >ixtli ran<>('. Wo liavc not found the nanii- of ]i\< i\v<l 
w iff. Me ni.. 2d, Sally lVal>ody. ( 'hildren : 

•2. roily, h. Maivh 12. 17!i:'{: ni.. Dec-. 2:.. 1S17. Willard Scail.-^ : d. 
Aug. 2. ISIS. 

3. Amos (H), l». Aug. 2. 17!)(i. 

4. Abel (10). first child l)y second wife. I.. Maivh 11. isdl. 

5. Sally, b. Nov. 11, 1S0;{; d. April 24. ISIS. 
«. Doiras, b. March 20. 1S07. 

7. Fanny, b. Dec. i), ISOS; d. Aug. 17, 1S:{4. 

8. Amos (3), b. Aug. 2, 179(i; d. April 21. 1S(;7. II<' res. on the 
southeast part of lot No. 7, sixth range. He ni.. May 22, 1S21. Charlotte 
Dale, who d. Sept. i;^, 187fi, aged SI yrs. They had three sons and sev- 
eral daughters, but we have found the record of only one child : 

«. .Samuel (15), b. Oct. 2G, 1S;};{. 

10. Ahkl (4), b. Mardi 11, 1801 : d. Nov. 2. 1S77. He resided on the 
homestead until lie was about sixty years old. when he sold it and removed 
to Greenville. He afterwards bought the place at Wilton Center, now 
owned l)y ilrs. Davis, where he res. until his ileath. He m., June 1, 
lS:n. Eveline Fletcher, who d. Eel). 20, lS7(i. aged 00 yrs. Children : 

11. .Sarah Eliza, b. March 22, 1S:{0: d. Aug. ;{1. ISO.-}. 

12. Harriet Eveline, b. June 14, 1842; d. Aug. 10. ISCl. 

13. George W.. m.. April 4. 1S0:{. Marietta H. Burton, by whom he had 
three children, all deceased. See Burton gen. (So). He was a wheel- 
wright, and in company with others carried on the l)usiness a few years 
in Peterborough. He returned to Wilton, wlwre he d. Aug. 10, 1870. 

14. Henry Clay. 

15. Samlkk (9). 1). Oct. 20. ls;{;{ ; ni.. .lune :,. is.V). r,ydia A. Williams, 
who d. April 10. lS(i4: m.. 2il. Sept . 2S. 1S(;7. >rary A. Colby. He has 
been employed by D. Whiting i<: Sons for several years as a te.amsltT. 
Children: 

IG. Frederic Willis, b. Feb. 2."). IS.-.C: d. May .■). 1801. 
17. Minine Estella. b. Aug. 2. ls.-,7: d. May 7, 18(11. 
IH. Herbert Maiirice. b. A|)ril 7. ISf)!); d. .May 2.-.. lsf;i. 
1». Lizzie May. 1). May 1. 18(i(»: d. May S. ISC.i. 
•20. Wilfred Sanmel. b. April :!0, ISCl. 

21. Anna Lillian, li. March .!(». ls(i;{: ni.. March 2(i. 18S7. (Jeorge Small 
of Amherst. 

22. Almon Augustus, b. Sept. 14. ISdli; d. .Sej.t. 27. iscii. 

23. Edward Edson, b. Sept. 14* 1S71. 

24. Elmer Everett, b. Oct. 2S. 187."): d. Eel). i;{. 1S70. 

EMKKSON FA.MILV. 

1. Wii.i.iA.M E.Mi;i!>oN. 1». Dec. I.'!. Isd."). lie learned the carpenter's 
trade of his father-in-law, at which ))usiness he worked many years. In 
18:J7 he removed to Jattrev. where he res. about three vears: otherwise 



364 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

liii* res. li;is Ix'oii in Wilton. ITo was oarl}- a nioniher of tlie Second Cong. 
C'li., of which lie has l)e<>n a liberal snpporter. lie has lu'kl the ollices of 
justic<' of the jteace, collector of taxes, town treasnrer and select ni.an. 
and h;is serveil on important committees. lie m.. April 22. 1S:{2. Kveline, 
h. May .'{l. isll.dau. of Aaron Kimball and l'(dly (Shattuck) Tntnanj. 
Children : 

2. -Snmner P.. (10). b. Feb. 25, 18;J4. 

3. Charles A. (19). b. Feb. G, IS.Sr. 

4. Mary. b. .Tan. 2(i. 1S41 ; d. May .^, 184.1. 

5. >lartha, b. ^ray S. 1S4;{: d. Sept. 7, 185.">. 
G. Henry I.. (24). b. Feb. G. 1S4.5. 

7. Willis K. (2«). b. April 10, 1849. 

M. Mary K., b. Ang. i;i, IS.")! : ni., Dec. 2.J, 18S0, William W. I'.oyu- 
tou. .See Boynton gen. (13). They reside in Nortlianipton, Mass. 

9. Lenora C, b. July 12, 185,5;" m., Oct. 14, 1880. Levi W. Perkins. 
He res. in Custer Co., Dakota, where he has a farm and cattle ranch. 

10. SiMNKU B. (2), b. Feb. 25, 18;U. lie ))ecauie a manufacturer in 
Milford of furniture, of wliich extension tables were a leading article. 
Several years since, in company with Ins oldest son, he oi)en<'d a ware- 
house in Milford for the sale of funuture. Subsecpiently they tilled a 
store in Brattleborough, Vt.. which was sujierintended by the young man. 
In Oct., 1887, he sold his phwo in Milford and removed to Brattleboioiigh. 
He m. Marth.a Ann P.ales. who was b. Oct. 2. 18;{S. See Bales gen. (31). 
Children: 

11. Harry Leon, b., Brattleborougli, Vt., June 18, 18,5!i. 

12. Berthia Louise, b. April 18, 18G1 : a teacher in SonuM-ville. Mass. 

13. Helen May, b. Sept. IG, 18G4; a teacher in ^Iilf(.rd. 

14. Charles Sumner, b. .Vpril 2, 18GG; in the store at Milford. 

15. Kenneth Bales, b. .Ian. 18. 1SG8: ;i student in Phillips Academy. 
Exeter. 

1«. Maud Lenora. b. May 20. 1870. 

17. Edith Elsie, I). July 27, 1872. 

IH. Grace Martha, b. Aug. IG, 1874. 

19. CnAUi.KS A. (3), b. Feb. G, 18;{7. He pursued the trade of a ear- 
jienter. hi the civil war he enlisted as a soldier, and was mustered into 
the Eighth Begt.. X. II. V.. Dec. 20. 18G1. The regiment went soutli in 
(ien. Butler's exi»edition. and remained tliere during the whole term of 
three years" enlistment. At the .attack on Port Hudson. June 14. ]8G;{. 
the 8th IJegt. led the assiult, and a part of the regiment entered the lines 
of the enemy, but. not being supported, were taken jnisoners, and so 
remained until the fortress surrendered. July !l. Mr. Emerson was 
slightly wounded in the ass.-iult and was talvcn prisoner. In April, 1887. 
he sold his place in \Vilton .inil removed to Southern C.ilifornia. He m.. 
Putnam, who d. .Vpril 7, 1875, aged :U yrs. 5 mos. : 
1S7C.. ()i>helia Duncklee. who was b. Sei)t. 15. 1851. 

i. .I;in. 2;!. ISCS: gr.id. at the Na-^lui.i High 



Sept. : 


>7. 18GG, Ellen 1 


m., 2tl 


1. .\ug. 10. 1S7( 


childr 


en : 


2<L 


Mabellc Pntii: 


School 


1. June 21. 1S87. 



GENEALOGIES : FISKE. 365 

21. Ahicl I.ivcriiiorc. tl. in iiifaiu-y. 

22. Aiiijio T.oisc, h. July 14, 18S0. 

23. Eli/.!il»oLli. h. Feb. 15, 1880. 

24. IIKNKV L. (<>). b. Feb. (5, 184r). He i* a oaipoiitcr and ivs. in Wil- 
ton. At tli(' last rail lor trooji.s by Pnssideiit Lincoln he onlistcd, and 
wliilo at Fort liideixMKleiicc. Boston Harbor, awaitino- transixntation. ho 
was taken ill with measles, and when h<' had leeoveied. the smrenderof 
(jlen. Lee eallini;- for no fnrther nse lor troops, lie was dis»-haij;ed before 
he had seen any actual service against the enemy, lie m. Alibic lloll. 
Child : 

25. Willie Henry, b. March I'l. 1S71 . 

20. Wii.i.i.s K. (7), b. April 10. 1.^4!); m., Sei)t. Vi. IS7I. Martha J. 
Ware of :Milford. He is an overseer in Hon. David HeaUrs furniture fac- 
tory in Milford. Children: 

27. Arthur W.. i). Auj>-. i;5, 187.^. 

28. Leon W., b. -Inly 7, 1881. 

FAIHUNCTON FAMILIES. 

1. John Faukinmjton came from Andover. Mass., to Wilton in 178.') 
or 1780. He was a Ijlacksmith and carried on busines.s where Albert 
Townsend now lives. He died Oct. 8, 1802, aged 48 yrs., and his family, 
not; many years after his de^^th. left Wilton. Children by i'hebe. his 
wife : 

2. Polly, b. Dec. (i, 1777. 

3. -John. b. Oct. 12. 177lt. 

4. IMiebe Farnham, b. March 22, 1781. 

5. Betsey I'utnani, b. .Ian. 20, 178;{. 

6. .Sally, b. Jan. 8. 1785. The above children were born in Andover. 

7. Jacob, 1). Nov. 8, 178(5. 

8. Patty, b. July U, 1788. 

9. Soi)hia, ]). Sept. i», 1790. 

10. Philander, b. July 1!», 17'J2. 

11. Henjamin. b. Sept. 20. 179:5. 

12. Debby, 1). .Vug. 10. 1795. 

13. James, b. Sept. 1. 1797. 

1. PiiiNK.^s Fai{1{IN(;t(»x was for many years a resident of Wilton, 
where he was last taxed in 1805. Children : 

2. Dlive. 

3. Betsey. The daughters wen- tailoresses. 

FISKE FA.MIIA. 

1. Ahki. Fiski;, b., Pepperell, Mass.. May 28. 1752: d. .\pril 21, 1S02. 
For account of IJev. Abel Fiske's life see page 25;L He m., 1st, Anna 
Spalding, who d. July 8, 1796, aged 41 yrs. ; ni., 2d, Sarah, youngest dan. 
of Col. Philip and Mrs. Hannah Putnam, who d. N(.v. 2(!," 18;i8, :,o,.(l 05 
yrs. Children : 



366 HISTORY or vvilton. 

2. Alicl (7). 1». July 24, 17S4. 

3. Atjua SpaliUii-r, 1). April 17, 17S(i; m., April 2(1, ISOS. David R. 
Clark. See Kobert Clark gcMi. (3). 

4. AdLsah, b. Jan. 28, 1788; in., Dec. 2(1, ISK). .Jacob Farrar. 

5. Allotliciiia. b. June 80. 17!»2; d. Sept._4. 1838; m. Joseph Parker. 
.Tun. 

«. Theophilus (17), b. Dec. 4, ISOl. 

7. Abkl (2), b. July 24, 1784; d. Sapt. 2.j. 1877. A))out 180.5 he 
removed to AVeld, Me., where he lived until 181(1, wlicn he returned to 
Wilton and there spent the rest of his life, lie tauj!;ht school for many 
winters; his other business was house painting and paper lianj^ing. lie 
was one of the tirst deacons of the Second Cong. Society, and in the 
absence of a minister, often read a sermon, and with others conducted 
the usual exercises, lie m., April 12, 1804. Abigail Dale, who d. Jan. 26. 
1852. See John Dale gen. (19). Children: 

8. Abel, b. Oct. 10, 1804: d., Acworth, Sept., 1873. For several 
years he was supei-intendent of the cloth room of one of the manufactur- 
ing corporations in Lowell. In Xov., 1843, ho 1)ought tlie farm on which 
his maternal ancestor. John Dale, had first settled. After occupying the 
farm about 20 years, he sold it and bought a farm in Acworth. He m. 
Sarah Brown. 

9. Sarah Putnam, b.. Weld, Me.. May ]2, 1800. 

10. Ann Spalding, b., Weld, Me., March, 18, 1808. 

11. John Dale, b.. Wold, Me., Dec. 17, 1800; m. and lived for some 
time in Pepperell, Mass. ; for many years past he has lived in Britokfield 
and luis represented the town in the Legislature. 

12. Achsah Farrar. b.. Weld, :Mc.. May 20. 1812. 

13. Abba Dale. b.. Weld. Me.. Jan. 3. 1813: m.. Oct. 11. 183(1. Nathan 
R. Marden. 

14. Harriet Xewell, b.. Wilton, May 4, 1817. 

15. AUethenia Holt, b., Wilton, May 20. 1810. 

16. Maria Antoinette, b., Wilton, Sept. 2. 1S21. 

17. Thkopiiiu-s (G), b.. Wilton. Dec. 4. 1801: d.. \ew York. 1807. 
When 20 years old. he became a rniversalist, and then began to teach 
and preach the new doctrines. From the time of his leaving Wilton in 
1822, he can n<'ver be said to have had any perniiinent homo. Ho had 
cliargos of churches and edited papers in Charloston. S. C.. in New ^'ork 
City, in Baltimore, Md., in Uticti, \. V.. in Portsmouth, Va., and perhaps 
otlier places. In \s:t\ he went on an extended lecturing tour through 
Great Britain and Ireland. Just before his sudden death, he had com- 
pleted and arranged several volumes in manuscript on theological and 
philosophical subjects, which wore to have been i)ul)lished in England. 
Ur could toil terribly, having a will that death alone could conijuor. In 
the funeral diseours<' tb.it IJov. K. H. Chapin, D. D., preached over his 
lamented friend, ho said; •• If all the persons to whom ho rendered [)racti- 
oal assistance, as well as spiritual help, were gathered together tiioro is 
not a building in Now York that would hold them." Thoophilns m.. 
1851, Susan, dan. of .ludge Justin Dwinolle of Ca/.onovia, N. Y. Thev 



1 



GENEALOGIES : FLETCHER. 367 

had t\\o cliildicii . Louise Fisko (Biyson), who lias a daii.. Lonaino 
Fiskc (Brysoii). h. 1S7,"): and John Dwindle Kiske. M. !)., now res. in 
Balliuiore. Md. \lv ni.. iSSl. I?cbi!fca rJntliei-uni of Haltinioro, and has 
two I'hildien : .Marion Louij>(', 1). ISS;}. and Herman Linthccnni. h. 1SS4. 

FLEEMAN FAMILY. 

1. David Fi.kkmax, b. in (Jerniany. oniinjrated to America when a 
young man, and settled in Leominster. Alass. He enlisted from that 
town in the army of the Revolution and never returned. 

2. David Flkkman. son of precedin;-:, settled in Harvard. .Mass.. and 
had a family. 

3. Josiah Flkicman. son of preeeding, b.. Harvard. Mass.. ,fuly i;{. 
1813. Dr. Fleeman studied medieine with Dr. Eber Carpenter of Alstead. 
and grad.. 183(i, from the Medical School of Middlebury College, Vt. He 
began tlic practice of medicine in Marlow, July, 1S3{;. He came to Wilton. 
May 23, IS;")!, and has been in successful practice here and in the neighbor- 
ing towns. He was for several years a director of Souhegan Bank in 
Milford. He has been a trustee of the Wilton Savings Kank from its 
organization, and for some years was its president. He is a friend of 
good order, and of econoujical management in ])crsonal and public aftairs. 
A few years since he visited Europe where he spent several months. 
After his return he gave several lectures descriptive of his observations 
during his journey. He was elected, Nov., 1886, representative to the 
State Legislature. He m. Candace, b., ^larlborough, Aug. 3, 1821, dau. 
of Wilder and Lucinda Knight. Childn-n : 

0. Ella Francis, I)., Marlborough. \ov. 23, IS,")! : d.. Wilton. March 21. 
1850. 

6. Hattie E., b.. Wilton, March 10, isr)4: m.. May 1, 187."i, Frank B. 
Livesy. book-keeper, who res. Cambridge. Mass. 

FLETCII FH FAMILIES. 

1. CiiAKi.Ks Fi.iCTCliKH Settled on the west part of lot No. 13. ninth 
range. He served eight months at Winter Mill in the winter of 177."i-t>. 
and ten months at New York, lie il. April 23, 1818, aged 69 yrs. His 
wife, Sarali, d. Feb. 20, 1840, aged S7 yrs. Children : 

2. Saraii, b. Dec. 4, 1781. 

3. Charles, b. Aug. 30. 1783. 

4. Edward, b. Dec. 10, 1784. 

5. Susanna, b. Sept. 11, 1786. 
(J. Sibyl. 1). June 26, 1788. 

7. Stei)hen. b. July 24, 1701 ; m.. 1.S23, Betsey Farrar. 
K. Noah. 1). April 1."). 1703: m . 1S23. Betsey I). Holt. 
1). Martha, 1). 170.-.. 

10. Benjamin, b. May 10. 1708; d. Nov. 18. 1884. 



1. Oi.ivi.H Fi.KTcniiK. owned and re.<«. on the east part of lot No. 13. 
ninth range. He was a soldier iu the army of the devolution. He in.. 



3H8 HISTOKY OF WILTON. 

JuiH' S. 17SI, Sarali. daii. of John and Mary ( Kllcnwood) Dale. See 
Dale <;en. (10). Slie tl. .Ian. .{. ITSC. a<;e(l -J? yrs. 1I<- ni.. lid. .Molly 
. (.'hildrcii : 

2. (Oliver (8), b. April 22, 17S.-). 

3. Tolly, b. June IS, 1701 ; m., Oct. 27, 1S12. Jaeub [.ovejoy. 

4. John, b. May 2;{, 17I);J; d. Sept. 4, 17!)4. 

.». Sarah, 1). Oct. W. 17!)4 ; m. Dea. David Putnam of I.yndeboiouo;h. 

(J. Hannah, b. March 21, 17!»7; m., March 11, 1819, Micah llartslioni. 

7. Charles, b. July C, ISOO. lie has b.-cn connected many years witli 
a pid)lishin>;' house in Hoston. 

N. OhlVKK. (2). b. April 22, I7S.'): ni.. <^)ct. 2(i. isi;!. Chloe (iray. 
See Timothy CJray gen. (27). lie d. March ;il. ISKi: liis wiled. March 
21», ISin, a-,a'd 2!» yrs. Child : 

». Chloe. 1). \ov. 1.-), 1814. 

FLINT FAMILY. 

1. Thomas Flint, d. Ai)ril 1."), 1(J(>,{. According' to tradition he came 
from Wales. He is first mentioned iu touu records of Salem, Mass., 
iu 1(>)0. He bought 200 acres; liis fanu has always been in possession of 
descendants. ]Jy liis wife, Ann, he lia<l four sons and two daughters. 
Descendants of tlie two sons, nanu'il bcdow, have lived in Wilton : 

2. Thomas (4), eldest son, b. about l(>4."j. 

3. (.ieorge (5), second son, b. Jan. (i, 16.52. 

4. Thomas (2), d. May 2, 1721. aged about 7(i yrs. A farmer and 
carpenter; served in King Philip's war and was wounded in the attack 
upon the Xarragansetts, in 107.=). He m.. May 24, K'.Od, Haniuih Moulton, 
wlio d. March ;!U. 1(17.!: m., 2d. Se].!. l.">. ic.71. Mary. dan. <if William 
Dounton. 7 ch. 

.>. Ebenezer (_S). third son, b. April (i, l(i8;{. 

<J. (ir.OKGK (3), 1). Jan. G, 10.")2; d. June 2:!. 1720. Kemoved to 
Heading, Mass., before l(i82, aud settled ,on land inherited from his 
father. He m. Elizabeth, dau. of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Hutchinson) 
Putnam. She was h. Aug. 11, 10(12; d. March (i, 1007. He m., 2d. 
MarchJ, 1000. Mrs. Susanna Gardner, who d. March. 1720. 10 ch. 

7. Fbenezer (10), second son, b. Dec. 10, 1080. 

5. Ehknkzkk (5), b. April 0, 1083; d. 1707. Pes. North Ifeading, on 
land given him by his father, Jan. 28, 1718. lie m. (Jertrude P(»pe. <i ih. 

. !). Nathan (12), third son, b. May 8, 171(i. 

10. Kiu:M:/i;ii (7), b. Dec. l(i, 1080: d. Sept. is. 177s. A farmer: 
lived in North ifeading on a farm given him by his father from the north 
part of his farm. Ebenezer's farm remains, undiminished, in possession 
of Ins descendants. He m., Mav 18, 1714, Tabitha Hurnap. who d. Julv 
.{0,1734. (ich. 

11. Ebenezer (14), eldest son, b. Sci)l. 1, 171(1. 

12. Nathan ({», 1). May s, 1710. A fanner: removed to Andier>t 
about 1774. He m. Lydia Hutchinson. cli. 

13. Nathan (1«), eldest sun, b., North Peading. May 4, 174s. 



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GENEALOGIES : FLINT. 309 

14. Kbknkzek (11), b. Sept. 1, 1716. A farmer; res. North Re:ulin<;; 
served in the Freucli and Indian war and was shot by an Indian in Town- 
ship No. 4, now Charlestown. He in., May '^^h 1~'^'*>, Al)igail, dau. of 
Henry and Sarah Sawyer. H cli. 

15. Ebenezer (29), second son, b.. North Reading, June 17, 1742. 

16. Nathan (13), b., North Heading, May 4, 1748. A fanner; res. 
Amherst; m., 1778, Phelie Smitli. Children, of wliom three have lived in 
Wilton : 

17. Nathan, b. Jan. 10, 17S0. 

18. Simeon (42), b. May 16, 1782. 

19. Ebenezer, b. Feb. 20, 1784. 

20. Isaac, b. May 28, 17S5; d. young. 

21. Calvin, b. April 2, 1787; ra. Rachel Wilkins. 

22. Bathsheba. b. June 28, 1788; m. Richardson. 

23. Polly. 

24. Susanna, b. May 19, 175)4. 

25. Phebe, b. July 6, 179G. 
2G. Isaac, b. Sept. 3, 1798. 

27. Betsey, b. June 25, 1800; m., March 28, 18;^7, Pyam Ilerrick. 

28. Lucy, b. Sept. 29, 1802; m., Sept. 17, 1819, Asa Jones. 

29. EuKNKZER (15), b., North Reading, June 17, 1742; d., Wilton, 
April 29, 1829. He was one of the minute men of 1775. The courier, 
announcing the march of the British toward Concord, reached his place 
soon after he had begun to plough in the morning. He unyoked his oxen, 
left the yoke with the plough, got his gun and amnmnition and hastened 
to Concord. Ih' and his comrades came \ip witli the enemy soon after 
they had commenced their retreat from Concord and pursued them until 
they passed into Boston. He bought and lived on the farm which had 
been cleared up by Alexander Milliken. He had an iron constitution ; 
was of middle heiglit, compactly built, quicik and muscular; a man of 
much decision and very industrious. He used to sa)^ that, when lie was a 
young man, if he could not get more, he would work for Is. 6d. a day, or for 
Is. or even for 9d. He m., June 7, 1764, Asenath Holt, who was b. March 
:n, 17-14, and d. Dec. 8, 1786; m., 2d, Nov. 27, 1789, Mrs. Mary (Damon) 
Taylor, who was b. Oct. 11, ll'ui, and d. Marcli 20, 1844. Children : 

30. Ebenezer, b. May 13, 1765. A farmer; res. Hillsborough. He 
111., March 14, 1793, Dorcas Lufkiii. 11 ch. 

31. Daniel, b. Marcli 27, 1767. A farmer; res. Hillsborough. II(! m., 
June 28, 1795. Lydia Shattuck. 5 ch. 

32. Asenath, b. March 4, 1769; m., June 21, 1792, Edward Pratt. 
Res. 'J'emple. 

33. Nabby, 1). June 30. 1771; m.. Jan. 29, 1795, Abner Holt. Res. 
Albany, .Me. 1 ch. 

34. Ei.hraim, b. Sept. 4, 1773. A farmer; res. Albany. Mo. Hem. 
p:ieanor Holt; S ch. 

35. John, b. April 4, 1776; d. Sept. 4, 1778. 

30. Amos, b. April 16, 1778. A farmer; res, Francestovvii. Hem., 
Feb. 3, 1803, Abigail Morse; 5 ch. 



370 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

37. John (49), b. Feb. 23, 1780. 

38. Phebe, b. May 4, 1782 ; d. Auj; :W. 171)7. 

3». Samuel, h. May 2, 1701 ; d. June 4, 1S2S; unm. Grad. af Middle- 
burg College. 

40. Lueiuda, b. May 2, 17!J1 ; d. May 20, 184(1; unm. 

41. Abner, b. Oct. 20, 179G. Grad. Dartmouth College, 1821. In 1822 
he wa.s engaged as a teacher in Albany, N. Y., where he was successful, 
especially in teaching mathematics, in wliich he excelled. After he had 
been absent from Wilton about two years, his friends heard nothing from 
him until he returned in 1832, with his mind so broken down that he was 
unable to solve a problem, unless of the simplest kind. He was for a 
time at the asylum at Concord, and died at the county farm at Goflstown. 

42. Simeon (18), b. May l(i, 1782. A carpenter; res. Mont Vernon. 
He m. Sarah Kendall. Children ; 

43. Simeon Kendall (55), b. Feb. 1, 1805. 

44. Nathan (57), b. Oct. 8, 1800. 

45. Grisey, b. Aug. 17, 1808; unm. 
4(». Jacob, b. Dec. 8, 1810. 

47. Eliza, b. Feb. IS, 1813; d. Dec, 1814. 

48. Daniel K., b. May 15, 1815. 

4». John (37), b. Feb. 23, 1780; d. May .30, 1847. He came to Wilton 
with his father in 1802 and lived tjiere the rest of his life. A farmei-, in- 
dustrious and honorable in all his dealings. He held ollices in the militia 
to the rank of captain ; was chosen, June 2!), 1820, deacon of the Cong. Ch. 
and served until his death. He m., Feb. 13, 1803, Sarah, dau. of Levi and 
Sarah (Parker) Flint. She was b. Nov. 25, 1 783 ; d. Oct. 0, 18G3. Cliildren : 

50. Sarah, b. April 5, 1804 ; d. Oct. 11, 1830; m., June 26, 1828, Rev. 
Warren Burton. See Burton gen. (98). 

51. John, b. June 30, 1805; d. Dec. 25, 1831 ; unm. 

52. Abiel (60), b. Jan. 22, 180!). 

53. Eleanor, b. April 23, 1812; d. April 2, 1830. 

54. Abigail II., 1). June 3, 1810; d. Dec. 7, 1834. 

55. SiMKON Kendall (43), b. Feb. 1, 1805; d. Nov. 23, 1879. He was 
a stone-cutter for many years at (Juiucy, Mass; in 1807 removed toTyngs- 
borough, Mass., and returned to Wilton in 1875. Hp ui., April, 1830. 
Martha II. Green; m., 2d, March 23, 1852, Lucy W. Freeman. Child : 

56. John Q., b. May 4, 1835. A carriage-maker, came to Wilton, ,\ug.. 
180!). He m., April 3, 1808, Ruth Bearce; n. ch. 

57. Nathan (44), b. Oct. 6, 180G ; d. Dec. 10, 1882. A shoe-m;ker; 
has lived in dilVerent places, but more in AVilton than elsewhere; post- 
master at Wilton eight years. He m., Sept. 22, 1S32, Dorothy S. Glidden, 
who was b., Gilmanton, Nov. 22, 1808, and d. Oct. 12, 1802; ni., 2d., Mrs. 
Julia Sumner, ('hildren: 

58. Ellen, 1>. April 17, 1835; m., June 1, lS.5(i, John H. Frye. See 
Fryegen. (61). 

59. Emeline, b. March 27, 183(1; m. Jackson, by wliom she had 

two children. He was a volunteer and died in a Rebel prison. She m., 
2d, George Battis. 



genealogies: foster. o71 

00. Cliailes Henry, h. Aprils, 1S;{7 ; in. a Miss Snow. A niercluiut ; 
re?;. Bridgeport, Conn. 

01. Albert Smith, I). Jan. 20, 1839; d. April 15, 1S40. 

G2. Albert Smith, b. Oct. 27, 1840; enlisted in Co. D, Konrth Regt., 
N. H. v., and d. of disease Aug. 8, 18(53. 

G3. Sarah Lavinda, b. Dec. 23, 1S42; m., Oct. 20, 1871, Francis Hay- 
den ; d. Nov. 2G, 1884. 

G4. Nathan Elmore, b. Dec. 21, 184(J; res. California. 

G5. Clara Eliza, b. March 27, 1848; m. ; res. ('alifornia. 

G6. Abiel (52), b. .I^m. 22, 1809. A farmer, and lived on the home- 
stead which he sold soon after the death of his mother. He m., Sept. 26, 
183G, Hannali C. Shattiick. who was 1)., Pembroke, April 2, 1810, and d. 
April 10, 1879. Children : 

67. John K., b. April 23, 1838; unm; works in a factory. 

68. Charles S., b. Nov. 9, 1841 ; d. Feb. 4, 18G0. 

69. Albion B., b. Aug. 2, 1844; d. Jan. 28, 1888. A carpenter. He 
m., June 11, 1876, Mary Susan Gray ; n. ch. 

70. Artliur W., b. June 16, 1849 ; d. May 10, 18.5.^. 

FOSTEK FAMILY. 

1. Bknjamin Tenney Foster, b., Temple, July 8, 1813; d. 1868. 
He was son of Joslma, a Revolutionary soldier, and Lucy (Tenney) Fos- 
ter; grandson of Joshua Foster, architect of tlie first meeting-house 
erected in Temple, and one of those injured at the raising of the Wilton 
m(!eting-house in 1773; descendant of Reginald Foster, who settled in 
Ipswich, Mass., 1638. Wlien he was ten years old, his father died leav- 
ing six children, the eldest sixteen years old. Ho make their way in the 
world. In 1831, at the age of seventeen years, he went to Hancock to 
serve three years at seventy-five dollars a year, clotliing himself, to learn 
the tanners" trade. In Feb., 1836, lie came to Wilton, bought the tan- 
yard of Marden and Mills and carried on tlie business with success until 
his death. He was interested in public education and was one of the 
foremost in securing ample grounds for the school-house of his district ; 
was an active member and a liberal supporter of the Second Cong. (,'h. 
He m., Jan. 4, 1838, Abigail, b.. Temple, June 11, 1815, dau. of William 
and Mary (Hawkins) Howard. Children: 

2. Addison Howard (10), b. Nov. 13, 1838. 

3. Lucius, 1). Aug. 8, 1842; drowned June 17, 1844. 

4. Walter, b. April 13, 1844; d. Sept 12, 1845. 

5. Waldo (14), b. May 1, 1846. 

6. Abby Hawkins, b. March 11, 1848; m., 1880, Albert A. Abbott. 

7. Myron P.. b. Sept. 9, 1850; d. May 20, 1873. 
S. Hartley N., b. April 8, 18.53 ; d. April 18, 1873. 
{). Milo R., b. Nov. 10, 1857; d. Feb. 28, 1S79. 

10. Adui.son Howard (2), b. Nov. 13, 1838. For account of his life 
see page 268. He m., Sept. 18, 1871, Susan M. Houghton of New Ipswich. 
Children : 

11. Fred Houghton, b. June 26, 1867. 



372 IIISTOKY OF WILTON. 

12. Winslovv Howard, b. ,Iaii. 10, 1S71. 

13. Charles Stediiiaii, 1). Aug. 24, 1874. 

14. Waldo (4), h. May 1, 184B. A farmer; lived on the homestead 
until 188(1, when he went out west. He m., Sept. 11, 1872, Fanny J. 
Holmes, who was b. Londonderry, March 2:5, 1844. T'liildren : 

15. Leon IL, b. Sept. 7, 187^. 
10. Dana P., b. Dec. 1, 1875. 
17. Frank W., 1). ]\Iarch 20, 1879. 

FOAVLEi; FAMILY. 

1. Gluugk 8. FowLKH, b., Sutton, May 20, 1820. Mr. Fowler came 
from Henniker in Aug., 1853, and has res. in Wilton ever since. For sev- 
eral years lie ran tlie mills built by Burleigh French, and since that time 
has been engaged in farming. He was elected a selectman in 1873, "74, 
and '75. He has been for several years deacon of the liaptist Church. 
He m., March 29, 1849, Maria Ilildreth, who was b., Henniker, June 12, 
1821, and d. July 30, 1879. He m., 2d, July 14, 1880, Katie A. Moore. 
Child : 

2. Harriet E., b. March 8, 18,"i0; m., Sept. 20, 1871, William C. Jones 
of Wilton ; n. ch. 

FKENCH FAMILY. 

1. JAMK8 French purchased the mill on the Souhegan river, that 
then stood near the house now owned by J. & C. Hesselton. He was first 
taxed in Wilton in 1798. He had res. in Ilockingham, Vt., Asliby, Mass., 
IloUis, lirookline, and Jatlrey, from which last town he came to Wilton. 
He was in the army of the IJevolution, and probably at that time his 
family were living in Kockinghani. Two of bis grandsons, now eighty 
years of age, say that their grandmother used to tell of cutting their 
wlieat and putting it in the l)arn, while her husband was in the army. 
James French d. Sept. 20, 1817, aged 79. Sarah his wife, d. June 5, 1835, 
aged 94. They had two sons and live or six' daughters. AVe have not 
obtained the record of their birth ; we give the names of three : 

2. James, it is said, was somewhat advanced in age before he married. 
He settled in Hancock, and was a farmer and l)asket-maker. 

3. Burleigh (.^), b. Nov. 20, 1778. 

4. Olive, b. 1783; d. June 5, 1835. 

5. BuRLEKiH (3), b. Nov. 20, 1778; d. July 12, 1832. He came to 
Wilton with his father, and lived here the rest of his life. He was a 
miller and farmer. Owing to the frequency of his dam being carried oft' 
by freshets, he built, about 1812, a low dam, near where the upper part of 
tlie pond flowed, that turned enough of the water around the nortli side of 
the island to carry the mill; and also built the canal from the old saw- 
mill site down across the flat to the new mill which be built, and which 
has been lately burned. That arrangement continued until after Mr. 
French's death, when the i)ropcrty passed to other owners who once 
more rebuilt the dam on the old site, l)ut if has often been carried oil". 
Wlien the last one was thus destroyed, the old plan was resumed of 



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GENEALOGIES: FRENCH. 373 

taking the water round tlie north side of the island. Mr. French was one 
of the first live niah> members of the Second Cong. Society, and was one 
of the first deacons of the clinrch. He m., Nov. 1, 1S04. Tamar Sheldon, 
who d. Dec. 14, 1S(;2. aged SO yrs. Children : 

(J. Burleigh (10), b. Nov. l:i, ISO."). 

1. Tamar, b. .June If), 1807; m. Seaver Douglas. They lived a short 
time in ("onn., but, many years ago, removed to Michigan. 

S. Samuel (20), b. June 2, ISO!). 

9. Franklin, b. .June 21, 1811 ; m., Nov. 17, IS.'W. Lydia [. .1. I)rai)er. 
A tew years after his marriage he settled in Michigan. He is a miller. 

10. "Willard (35), b. Jan. :{0, lSi;i. 

11. Sally, b. April l.J, 1815; deceased. 

12. Eveiina, b. Aug. 12, 1817 ; d. July 5, 1822. 

13. Cynthia, b. Aug. 8, 181<J; deceased. 

14. Eveli:>a, h. July 18, 182G ; d. Sept. 28, 18:W. 

15. Ann Jane, b. June ;J, 1880; d. May ;W, 1831. 

10. Blhi.kkjii (0), b. Nov. 12, 180"). After he became of age, he 
worked at Amherst in the whip factor}- of Melendy & David. He lived 
several yeai-.s at Jafirey and Pepperell. About forty years ago he returned 
to Wilton, where he has since resided. He m., Nov. 12, 1821), Nancj' Hey- 
wood, who was 1). July ."i, 1800; m., 2d, May 29, 1838, Eliza Pettengill, 
who was b. Sept. 20, 1818. Children : 

17. -Vnsel (31)), b. Oct. 17, 1S;{0. 

IM. Edwin (43), b. Nov. 10, 1831. 

IJ). Francis B. (45), I). June 21, is;«. 

20. Nancy M., b. Oct. 10, 1835; d. Ai>ril 7. 1838. 

21. William N. (49), b. A])ril 21), 1839. 

22. Eliza J., b. Oct. 27, 1841 ; d. Feb. a, 18.58. 

23. Charles E., b. Oct. 12, 1841. He enlisted in the Sixteenth Regt.. 
N. H. v., in 1802. He d. July 10. 1804, of malarial fever, contracted 
while in the army. 

24. Sanuiel A., b. Feb. !». ISJS. 

25. Alberts. (.52). 

20. Samikl (H), b. June 2, 1801); <1. Nov. 20. is7s. After his father's 
death he occupied for a few years the homestead and mills left by his 
father. .\l)out 1844 he purchased of the heirs of Ephraim Brown the 
farm, which he carried on successfully until failing health obliged him to 
quit labor. He served as selectman, overseer of the ])oor, and several 
years on the bridge connnittec. He m., Nov. 28, 1S33, Elvira, dan. of 
Joseph and (^hloe (Abbot) Cray, who d. .April 3. ISSl, aged 72 yrs., 3 mos. 
See (iray gen. (30). Children : 

27. Elvira Jane, b. Dec. 2, 1834; m., Sept. 29, 1801, Samuel N. Harts- 
horn of Lyndel)orough, a mechanic and miller. 

2H. Samuel Newman, b. Nov. 28, 1837 ; m., Oct. 21. 1807, Clara Bonney. 
lie i-es. in Bridgeville, Mich., and is a farmer. 

29. Cliloe Ann. b. .June 1(J, 1811 ; m.. i)<f. I (. 1S(;5, J. Newton Carver. 
a mechanic, who res. in C.iiro, 111. 



374 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

gO. Matilda G., b. Oct. 1(5, 184;j; d. Nov. 4, 1844. 

31. Brookss, b. Nov. 1, 1845; m., Sept. 21, 1874, Roberta Kent. He 
res. in Fort Wayne, Ind., and is a mechanic. 

32. S.-irah Matilda, b. Oct. f), 1847; m., Sept. "). 1871, George W. 
Sinitli. an upholsterer, who res. Cambridge, Mass. 

33. Mary Ella, h. Ang. 2!», 184'.); ni., June ;{0, 1S78. Harry Hendricks, 
a carpenter, who res. in South liend, Ind. 

34. Edgar Al)bot, h. ,Tuly 4, 18.")1 ; a mechanic and lives in Fort Wayne, 
Intl.; n»., Sei>t. 7, 1870. Helen V. liay. 

S'i. Wii,i.Ani> (10), I). Jan. ;}(>, 181:^; m., 1st, Nov. 2, 18;{(i, Clarissa 
Eovejoy, who d. Dec. 27, 18r):{, aged :{') yrs; m., 2d, Almira Holt. He res. 
in Wilton, Michigan, and Mill'ord, where he d. Nov. 14, 1882. (.'hildren : 

3(>. (Jeorgc Erwin, b. April 21, 18;{8; d. June 21, 1882. 

37. Edwin Dwight, i). Aug. 11, 18;{9. 

38. Laura Lydia, b. March 10, 1840; d. Aug. 25, 184(5. 

30. Anskl (17), b. Oct. 17, 1830; m. Anna E. Carson, wlio was b. 
Jan. 20, 1820 and d. June 24, 1857; m., 2d, Sept. 4, 18,5.3, Abbie L. Holmes, 
who was b. Sept. 4, 18;« ; m., ;Jd, Mary E. Russell, who was b. Dee. 20, 
1844. Children : 

40. Willie A., b. May 2, 1854; d. Feb. 23, 18(j!l. 

41. Fred James, b. June 18, 1857; d. Sept. l(i, 1857. 

42. Lottie A., b. Dec. 0, 18G5; d. May 15, 1885. 

43. Edwin (IS), b. Nov. 10, 1831; m. Ann French. He was :i n>an- 
ufacturer of furniture. He d. June 8. 1808. His wife also is not living. 
Child: 

44. Lizzie E., b. Oct. 11, 1802; deceased. 

45. FifANtJis li. (1«», b. June 21, 1833; m., June, 1803, Frances C, 
Howard, who was b., Milford, April 18, 1837. He is in company with 
Henry W. Hoi)kins in the nianutacture of writing desks aiul fancv boxes. 
Children : 

4(». Abbie M., It. March, 18(!5. 

47. Edwin A., b. April, 1801>. 

4M. Annie IL, b. March, 1874 ; d. Nov., 187{t. 

4». Wii.i.iAM N. (21), b. April 2!t, 183!!.. He enlisted from AicKandria 
in the Twelfth N. H. Vol. and was severely wounded at the l>attle of 
(Jettysburg. He d. Dec. 20, 1874. He m., March 27. 1802. Henriett.i Car- 
kin, who d. Feb. 3, 1877, aged 35. Children : 

50. (^ora E., b. Feb. 21, 1803; decea.sed. 

61. Herbert E., b. Oct. 21, 18G0; deceased. 

62. Ai.HKKT S. (25), m., June 6, 1871, Clara. Maria Parkhurst. He 
has woik«'d for several years in D. Cragin's factory of dry measines and 
fancy boxes. Children : 

53. Maud L., b. Jan. 12, 1872. 

54. Bertha, b. May 18, 1875. 
65. Marion, b. Aug. 3, 1870. 
60. Edith, b. July 4, 187!>. 
57. Stella. I). April 23. 1S82. 



GENEALOGIES : FRYE. 375 

FRYE FAMITA'. 

1. .loiiN Fi?VK, d., Aiitlovor, Mass., lii'Xi, njred \)2 yrs., 7 iiios. Ue 
cniijiratcd Irom Hasiiifi;, Hants, Eiij^land; sailed I'roiu Southaini)tou, tor 
New Eiifjiaiid. May, 1().'{S ; settled early at Newbury ; removed to Andover, 
1045. 

2. KOHKRT, soil of preeediiif^, d., Andover, Oct. 22, l(;sO. Jle li:id by 
his wife, Ann, six ehildren, of whom the two named below have descend- 
ants living in Wilton : 

3. Samuel (5), b. aI)out KiaO. 

4. Elizabeth, m., Oct. 4, IGdO, Kobert Stiles. See Stiles orp,,. 

5. Samikl (3), b., Andover, about 1050: m., Nov. 20, l(i71, Mary, 
dau. of Jolm Aslett, or Aslebee. 10 ch. 

(J. John, son of preceding, b. Sept. 0, 1072; m., Nov. 1, 1094, Tab- 
itha, dau. of Thomas Farnum. KJ ch., two of wliom we name : 

7. Abiel (9), b. 170;j. 

H. Joseph, b. April, 1711. He was at the siege of Louisburg. Hon. 
William P. Frye of Maine writes: "Gen. Josepli Frye was my great- 
grandfather. I liave tlie terms of the surreiuler of I.ouisburg in his hand- 
writing." He was a colonel at Fort William Henry when it was tak(in by 
Montcalm in 1757. He was appointed a major-general by the I'rovincial 
Congress, June 21, 1775. He icmoved to Frye])urgh, Me., which was 
named for him. 

9. AiiiKL (7), b. 170:j ; m., Feb. 10, 17;Jl-2, Abigail Emery. Children : 

10. Abigail, b., Andover, Mass., Feb. 19, 17.T}. 

11. Abiel. b., Andover, Nov. S, 1734. The following is taken from a 
memorandum book left by Major Isaac Frye: "Brother Abiel came to my 
house ill Wilton and went away on the 15th day for Fryeburgli to see 
Brother Simon Frye and Cncle Joseph and tlieir families. Poor, unfor- 
tunate man! he has gone through a world of trouble and sickness, but 
God has hitherto preserved him and still keeps him and prospers him in a 
lawful way." 

12. Simon, b. Sept. 29, 17H7; d. Oct., 1822. He was a member of the 
House of Representatives, Senate or Council for nearly twenty years; 
was justice of court of common jileas in ^'ork (^o., and cliief justice of the 
same court in Oxford Co., Me. 

13. Abigail, b. Nov. 0, 1740. 

14. Sarah. 

l.'i. Isaac (1(J), b. Feb. 0, 174:5. 

Hi. IsAA(; (15), b. Feb. 0, 174;{. lie came from Andover to Wilton in 
1770 or 1771 and bought a farm previously occupied by Benjamin Thomp- 
son and now owned l)y Harvey F. Frye. Within fifteen days after (lie 
I5attl<! of Lexington, he and thirty-two others from Wilton were enrolled 
in Col. Reed's regt.; they fought at the battle of Bunker Hill. See page 
s.S. For further account of his military services see page 100. He m. 
Elizabeth, dau. of Capt. Timothy Holt. Children : 

17. Isaac (27), b., Andover, Mass., Sept. 10, 1709. 

IH. Aliiel. b. July 4. 1771 : unm. He lield oflices in tlie militia to the 



376 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

rank of oaptain. He lolt Wilton about 1820, and died a lew years later. 
1!>. Timothy, b. Sept. 21, 1773; d. March 17,'l77G. 

20. John, b. Aug. 2:{, 1775; settled in ronnsylvania. 

21. Timothy Holt (33), b. Oct. 27. 1777. 

22. Joshua (39), b. Dec. 21, 177i). 

23. Betsey, b. Dec. 21, 1781 ; unm. 

24. Ilann.ih, b. May .'50. 1785; d. Oct. ;n, 18(j:{: ni.. Oct. 2(i. 1S1.'{. Ben- 
jamin Blanchard. See Blanchard gen. (53). 

25. Alfred, b. Feb. IS. 1787; married twice and had iliiidren. of wiiom 
we have no record. 

26. Sally, b. Sept. 20, 17J)1 ; unm. 

27. Isaac (17), b. Andover, Mass., Sept. IG, 17G9: in tli<' War of 1812, 
he enlisted and d., Plattsburg, N. Y., Sept. 14, 1812. lie m., June 17, 
1794, JIannah IMielps, and a few j'^ears hiter removed to Manchester, Yt. 
Children : 

28. Isaac, b., AVilton ; d., Milford, June 25, 1883, aged s:i yrs. A 
farmer and house-painter. He m. a Miss (jiagc and had one daugliter. 

25). liUtlier, b., Manchester, Yt.; m. a Miss Peabody of Andover. Yt. 
Res. Vermont. 

30. Hannah, m., June 1, 1825, Ilermon IVttengill. 

31. John (43), b. April 19, 1800. 

32. Joseph, d. many years ago. 

33. Timothy Holt (21), b. Oct. 27, 1777 ; removed to Weld, Me., and 
d. there Jan. 27, 1S;{0; m., Jan. 8, 1809. Ifachel Holt. Children : 

34. 'i'imotliy Holt, b. Oct. 19, 1809; m. Lucy Stearns; res. Wehl, Me. 

35. Jacob, I). Aug. 19, 1811; m. Pauline Pettigrove; res. Patten, Me. 

36. Abiah, b. July 25, 18i:{; m. Janu'S Cunningham: res. Crystal 
Plantation, N. V. 

37. Rachel, b. April 25, 1810; d. Oct. 10, 1839; unm. 

38. Jerome, b. Oct. 19, 1819; m. Nancy Jameson; res. Patten. .Me. 
3». Joshua (22), b. Dec. 21, 1779; d. June 20, 18G4. He m. and re^. 

in Brookline, Yt. In 181G, or 1817, after the deatli of his wife, he 
returned to Wilton and lived on the liomestead. He m.. 2d. I.ucy Jones 
of Wilton. Children: 

40. Abiel (46), b., Brookline, Yt., June 18. 1810. 

41. Betsey, m., Oct., 1840, Joseph Holt : n. di. 

42. Harvey V. (53). 

43. John (31), b. April 19, 180G; d. Dec. 5, 1882. A farmer and was 
superintendent of the t-ounty farn> at Gottstown for over five j-ears. lie 
m., .March 31, 1831, Cynthia Phelps. Children : 

44. John Henry (61), b. March 8, 1830. 

46. Elvira, b. Feb. 29, 1840: d. Dec. 27, 1844. 

46. Ahiki. (40), b., Brooklin*', Yt., June 18, 1810; d. .luiie 21. 188(1. 
Before liis marriage he was engaged in teaming starch for the .Messrs. 
Abbot and goods for tlie stores. After tlie railroad was opened to 
(ireentleld he liad the contract for carrying tlie mail between Fast and 
West Wilton. He m., Feb. G, 18.34, n Miss Tupper. who wa^ !>.. l^.i 
Yt., Nov. 22, 1815. Children : 



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GENEALOGIES: FRYE. Oil 

47. Harvey T. II. (64), b., Barnard, Vt., Nov. 1, 1884. 

48. Russell J., b., Barnard, Vt., Aug. 28, 1S3G; d. Mareh i», 18;W. 
40. lUissell J. (71), !).. Barnard, Vt., June ;}, 18:]8. 

50. Charleii, b., Barnard, Vt., June 28, 184(1; d. Feb. 4, 18.-)7. 

51. Elbridge Carlton, b., Barnard, Vt., Sept. 2'.), 184:5; enlisted in 
Sixteenth IJegt., X. II. V., and d., St. James Hospital, La., July 10, 18G;J. 

52. Edwin Francis, b., Wilton, Nov. 2;{, 1854: ni., July 1."), 1877, Ida 
M. Stiles; res. Greenville. 

53. ITauvkv F. (42). For many years beiore the railroad was opened 
to East Wilton he was engaged in teaming goods lor the stores; since 
then, a farmer. He m. Lovisa A. Tupper, who d. Aug. ;{0, 1848, aged 25 
yrs. ; m., 2d, Sept. 24, 1850, Jane E. Drury. Children : 

54. Joshua F., b. Aug. 12, 1851. lie and liis brothei-, Harvey W.. 
bought a farm of David Cram and have been engaged in farming and 
lumbering. For two years supervisor of check-list. 

55. Elson D. (75), b. June 2;», 185;{. 
5C. Lois Lovisa, b. Feb. 5, 185G. 
57. Harvey W., b. Sept. 4, 1858. 
5.S. Charle"s E., b. June i), 18G1. 

51). (Jeorge E., b. April 5, 18G4. 

60. Martha J., b. Jan. 17, 1SG8. 

61. John Henry (44), b. March 8, 183G; res. East Wilton; engaged 
in Job teaming; m., June 1. 185G, Ellen M. Flint. See Flint gen. (58). 
Children: * 

62. Annie, b. Nov. 4, 18.58; m., July 12, 1882, Henry S. Spinning; res. 
Savannah, Ga. They have one son, Charles Frye (Spinning), 1). May IG. 
1884. ■ " 

63. Henry, b. May 2'J, 1870; d. June 2, 1870. 

64. Hakvey T. II. (47), b. Nov. 1, 18:U. He served during the wai- 
in a western regt., but was credited to Wilton. He ni., Oct. 25, 1870. 
Al)bie Folsoni of New Sharon, Me. Children : 

65. Nellie L., b. Nov. 10, 1872. 

66. Caroline, b. Feb. 7, 1875. 

67. Mary G., b. Jan. 15, 1877. 

68. Charles P., b. June 11, 1870. 

6». Mabel E., b. April 12, 1881 ; d. S<'pt. 22. 1881. 

70. Erland II., b. Aug. 10, 188;}. 

71. lIlssEi.l. J. (40), 1)., Barnard. Vt.. June .!. IS.is. An aucti.tneei 
and has had for some time a store :it West Wilton. He. m.. Sept. .{. 1S71. 
Mrs. Emma F. Gordon of New Sharon, Me. Children : 

72. Cosette Kurilla, b.. New Sharon, Me., Sept. 21, 1S7;5. 

73. Orville, b., Wilton, Sept. 4, 1875. 

74. Byron S., b. Feb. 10, 1878. 

75. El.son D. (55), b. June 20, 185;{; a carpenter: m.. Oct. 2(1. issi. 
Etta L. Parker of Milford, who was b. April 24, 18G:j. ( bildreii : 

76. (;eorge Harvey, b. Dec. 31, 1882. 

77. >Iabel E.. b. Dec. .H. 188G. 



378 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

FUIJ.ER FAMILY. 

1. Amos Fillkij was in Wilton at tlic time oi its incorporation. He 
settled on lot No. IS, seventli ranoe, whieli is now principally owned bj- 
Joseph W. Stiles. We liave lound no record of liis I'aniily, but he is sup- 
posed to be tlie father of Amos Fuller of Temple, of Enoch and probably 
of Aaron Fuller of Wilton. Children : 

2. Amos. 

3. Enoch (5). 

4. Aaron (14). 

5. Enoch (3). Children by his wife. Sarah: 
«. Amos, b. April 27, 17S(). 

7. Sally, b. Nov. 5, 17S1 ; m. Peter Putnam of Andover, Vt. 

8. Benjamin, b. Sept. 1, 1783; m., Oct. 11, 1S04, Naomi, dau. of Dea. 
John Burton, and res. in Andover, Vt. 

t). Daniel, b. Sept. 20, 1780; d., Wilton, Oct. .'{, ISyS. He removed to 
Andover, Vt.. where he lived about thirty voars, then returned to Wilton. 
He m., 1810, Betsey liurnham, who d. Oct. 4. 1847. aycd ."iO yrs. 

10. James, b. June 2(J, 17S7. 

11. Frederic, b. Mardi IT), 17i)(). 

12. Mary Putnam, b. July 5, 1704. 

13. Enoch, 1). Aug. 5, 171)0. 

14. Aauon (4). (Children by his wife. Betsey: 

15. Amos, b. July G, 180;{. 
Hi. Aaron, 1). July 20, ISOr,. 

(iA(;E FAMITJES. 

The Gage lamilj' found its way into England from Normandy in A. 1). 
lOGG. One de Gaga, de Gauga or de Gage accompanied William tlie Con- 
queror into England and aided in the conquest of the country and was 
afterwards rewarded with large grants of land. The family was promi^ 
nent, and there were barons in parliament liearing the name of Gage 
during the reign of Henry H. 

1. John Gaok came from Suffolk, England, and landed at Salem. 
Mass., June 12, 1G.'K). He at once proceeded to Boston, where he remained 
a .short time, and was a mend)er of the first church there. In 1G33 he 
was one of the original i)roj)rietors of Ipswich, Mass. In 1G(!4 he removed 
to Bowley, wh(!re he died. 1G73. He liad two. and according to one 
authority, three wives. 

2. Daniki,, second child of preceding, m., May 3, l(i7.'>. Sarah Kim- 
l)all. He res. in Bradford, Mass. 

3. Daniki., son of ])receding, m., March '.», KiOS, Martlia Burbank. 
and res. in Bradford. 

4. Daniki., sixth child (d preceding, b. April 12, 1708. removed from 
Bradford to Pelhain. 

5. PiKUCK, son of i»receding, d. July 14, 1821, aged SO yrs. His name 
was on the muster roll, dated Sept. 2(j. 1770. of ("aj.t. David l.Minners eo.. 



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GENEALOGIES : GAGE. 379 

Col. Ta^sh's regt., raised to serve iu New York. His grandson, Sidney 
R. Gage, Esq., of Nashua, writes : " When a boj' at home I used to 
shoot game with an old nuisket that I was told mj- grandfather had ])iekeil 
up beside a dead Jiriton on some battlefield of the IJevolution."' I'ierce 
removed from Pelhani to Wilton in ITSll. His wife. Susanna, d. May .'{. 
1831, aged !)(). Children: 

G. Jo.seph, taxed in Wilton in IT!!.") aiul 17i)0. 

7. Moses, taxed in Wilton in 18(»2. 

8. Richard (11), b. 1784. 
{). Juditli, m. Jesse Hall. 

10. Euinee, m., Feb., 1810, Ezekiel Lovejoy. 

11. RiciiAUl) (8), b. 1784. A farmer, and res. on the farm that his 
father bought when he came to Wilton. lie was an early mendter of the 
Baptist Society. He m., March IG, 18()!», Betsey, dau. of Samuel Hutch- 
inson. Children : 

12. David (21). b. Dec. 20, 180!). 

13. Samuel (30), b. Sept. G, 1811. 

14. Pierce (35), b. Sept. 4, 1813. 

15. Isaac N. (43), b. June 12, 1815. 
Hi. Mary (47), b. June 1, 1817. 

17. Elvira (54), b. July 11, 1819. 

18. Charles (GO), b. July 10. 1821. 

19. George W. (G3), b. Sept. 7, 1823. 

20. Sidney R. (6G), b. Oct. 14, 182G. 

21. David (12), b. Dec. 2G, 180!); m., .Tuly 30, 18.35, Sarah J. Russell. 
He is a Baptist minister. A sketch of his life by himself is given on page 
287. Children : 

22. Freeman D., b. June 2S, 183(>; m. Jennie W.atson of South Boston. 
He has been engaged in the grocery business, and res. in Nashua. 

23. Thaddeus G., b. Dec. 18, 1837. 

24. Isaac N., b. Sept. 28, 183!); a marble worker. 

25. Sidney B.. b. .Tan. 1, 1843; a machinist; m. Flora E. Thomas of 
Rockland, Me. 

2G. Julian P.. b. Oct. 7, 184G ; a grocer; m. Alice A. Hill ot Bidde- 
fonl. Me. 

27. George E., b. Oct. i), 184t); a bank teller, and now a bank com- 
missioner; m. Mattie A. Coinior of Manchester. 

28. I.oren S., b. Oct. 7, 1851. 

2i). Herbert E., b. May 18, 185G: a grocei'. res. in Nashua; m. Alma 
J. Westcott of Nashua. 

30. Samukl (13), b. Sept. (i, 1811; d. April 21, 1851. He m., 1S3(;. 
Eliza A. .Tones of Wasliington. where tliey resided. His wife d. Dee. 25, 
1809. Children: 

31. Albert N., I). May 7, 1837; m., July, 18(;s. Elva Davis of Warner, 
and has had several diildren. 

32. Cliarles ('., I). Feb. 10, 1839; d., Boston, Feb. 24, 1881 ; niuu. lie 
had been clerk at the Twin Mt. House; also elerk in the Surgeon 
General's ollice, Washington, D. C. 



380 IlISTORV OF WILTON. 

S3. Hinim .1., 1». Aufj. ;5(), 1844; m.. .June 1, lS(i7. Miiia S. Ki(Ul»M-; a 
moirhaiit aiul a proiuincnt citizen in VVashiiij;toi), X. II., lioUlinj;- many 
ollii'cs, iiu'ludiiio: that of icprcscntativo to tlic Loj^islature. 

Hi, Uo^ov S., 1). Feb. I'.l, ISal ; ni.. Auji,-. 24, 1S7(), Jennie A. Neaskeni 
of (Mayville, X. V.: res. several years in Clayvilie and llion. X. ^'., and 
now in Warner. 

35. riKUCi: (14), I). Sept. 4. 1813; ni., .June 1"). 1S:J7, Mary, daii. of 
David and Kaehel liovojoy ; m., 2d, Xov. 27, 1845, Mrs. Nancy D. (Winn), 
dau. of Edward and Naney l\. II(MTiek; has always res. in Wilton on the 
homestead of liis ^grandfather and father ; has been a selectman. Children : 

3(). All)ert P., b. May !), 18;{8. He enlisted in the war of the IJebel- 
lion, and was killed, June ;{, 1804, in the battle at Bethesda Church, Va. 

37. James A., b. June 7, 1841 ; d. Oct. 20, 1841. 

3S. Mary L., b. July 17, 1814; d. Sept. 14, 1844. 

3}>. Orrieta F., b. Jan. 1. 1847: m.. June 2S. 1S7(>. Lewis A. Holt. 
I?es. in Texas. 

40. Josephine H., b. March 11, 18.-)(l. 

41. Arthur Herbert ((J«), b. June T). lS.-)2. 

42. Elijah J., b. May . -51, 18.V.). 

43. I.SAAC X. (15), b. June 12, 181,-) ; d. May 1, 1885. He res. in Wash- 
ington, a farmer; represented the town in the State Lej?islature in 1804. 
and 1805. He m., Dec. 2(J, 18;{7, Eut-y IT. Fisk of Washino;ton. who d. 
Feb. lit. 1808. Children : 

44. Elizabeth F., b. March 1!». 18;jt); d. Xov. 18, 1870. She m.. Dec. 1. 
1803, Brooks K. Wel)ber, Esq., now of Hillsboroui»h. 

45. Eucy A., b. Feb. 14. 1841; ni., April 20, 18()7. Calen A 11. mi. M. D.. 
now of Bed Wing, Minn. 

4«. Ceorge X. (72), I). Xov. 27, 1851. 

47. Makv (KJ), b. June 1, 1817: ni., Ai.ril 18, 1843, Mason II. Carr of 
Washington, where they have since res. Children : 
4!S. Mary Frances (Carr), b. Aug. 15, 1844. 
41). Lawrence M. ((^arr), b. Sept. 8, 1847. 

50. Dwight E. (Carr), b. May 21, 1850. 

51. Bettie M. (Carr) b. June 8, 1853; .1. in chlhllinod. 

52. Asa L. (Carr). b. April 11. 18.58; d, in chiUlhood. 

53. Helen A. (Carr), b. Dec. 18, 1801 ; d. in childhood. 

54. El.viKA (17), b. July 11, 1810; m., June 7. 1843. Xathanicl C. 
Jones of Washington, where they res. Children : 

55. Ellen E. (Jones), h. Nov. 14, 1844. 
5(J. (ieorge S. (Jones), b. Feb. 28, 1847. 

57. Kate A. (Jones), b. April 21, 1851 ; d. when 1(1 or 17. 
.VS. Alice E. (Jones), b. May 0. 1801. 
.50. Fred E. (Jones), b. Dec. 13. 18(13. 

00. ClIAlM.KS (IS), b. July 10, 1821; li. June 21. 185(i: m.. Aug. 13. 
1843, Sarali A. Lynd of Melrose, Mass. They res. a short lime in Wash- 
ington, and then went to Melrose. Children: 

01. Charles E.. b. Oct. 20, 1S4 » : unm. : res. in Melrose. 



GENEALOGIES : GOLDSMITH. 381 

02. S;ir;ili Kniiifcs, I)., Melrose, Oit. 2;{, 1S50; in.. .Iiiiie ."). IS?."). .J;il>e/. 
S. Dyer; res. in Melro.se. 

«3. (j;koh<;k VV. (ID), b. Sept. 7, 1S2.5; lias res. in Wilton and VVasli- 
in;i;t()ii iJiineipally, Imf now in Medfonl, Mass.; in., Sept. 1(1, ISj."!, Namy 
K. ( 'rane of Wasliini^ton. ( 'liildren : 

(»4. .losephine M., 1)., Wilton, (X't. 'iS, 1850; in., Feb. 1, 1S72, Stillinan 
S. Eaton, who d. Sept. 20, 187S. She in., 2d, Charles E. Walker, and res, 
in Medlord, Mass. 

«5. Xellie J., b., Washinj^ton, June ;}0, IS;")!); in., April 12. ISSl, Oscar 
II. Wiley; re.s. in Washinj^ton. 

(J«. SiDNKV ]{. (20) b. Oet 14, 182(5; reiuov('d to Wiscon.siii from Wil- 
ton in 1855, returned to N. II., and res. in Wasliinfjjton from 185!) till 1870, 
when lie removed to Nashua, where he now lives, lias lield the ollice of 
seleetinaii in ^Vashin<lfton, and been a member of the eommon council and 
board of aldermen in Nashua. He m., Nov. 28, 1850, Anj^usta lUxby of 
Lyndeborough. (Children : 

G7. Kitty A., b., Wilton, June 24, 1853; <?rad. at the Boston Univer- 
sity, 1878; has been a successful teacher in Nashua, Davenport, la., and 
Westborough, Mass.; in 1881, she entered Cornell University, received 
the degree of A. M. in 1885; is elected to tlie CJreek Professorship of 
IJryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, renn., near Philadelpliia. 

OS. Annie B., b., W^ashington, July 21, 18(;i ; d. Aug. 18, 18(;4. 

G{). Aktiii H llEliUKHT (41), b. Juiic 5, 1852; a farmer and carpenter; 
res. on the homestead; m., March 25, 1875. Annie C. Benedict. Children : 

70. Ardiie Benedict, b. Jan. 8, 187(i. 

71. IJichard Pierce, b. Feb. 3, 1881. 

72. Geokgk N. (4«), b. Nov. 27, 1851. A physician ; has always 
lived in Washington, lie m., Nov. 29, 1883, Ella F. Brockway of Ilill.s- 
borough. Child : 

73. Charles F., b. Sept. 10, iss4. 



1. David (Jacjk, b., Merrimac, Sept. 8, 17!)5; d. Oct. .'5, 1841. lie 
m.. Aug. 12, 1823, Betsey, b., Jan. 20, 1800, dau. of Daniel Putnam, Esq., 
of Lyndeborough. They went as missionaries to liivingston, Ala. They 
had live cliildren born there, one of whom has res. more than twenty 
years in Wilton. Mrs. Gage d., Lyndeborougli, Dec. 4, 1879, aged 80 yrs. 

2. John, son of preceding, b. June 15, 183(5. .V brick mason; has the 
olKce of fire engineer, and has been captain of the Lafayette Artillery co. 
He 111., Feb. 24, 18.59, Susan Ford, wlio was b. July 17, 1840. Child: 

3. Walter F., b. Jan. 5, IstiO: employed at the Electric Light Works 
in Lyuu, Mass. 

(JOLDSMiril FA.MIL^. 

1. William Goldsmith came to Wilton from Ipswich, Mass., in 
Feb., 1774, and settled on lot No. (I, seventh range. lie was a farmer, and 
one of tlie first inembers of the Baptist Socii^ty. IIi" d. Dec. 27, 18.33. aged 



382 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

« 
78 yrs. His wife, Hannah, came to Wilton, Aug. 25, 1774, about the time, 
as is supposed, of their marriage. Children : 

2. Hannah, b. Dec. 7, 1775; m., Xov. 20. 1801. I.^aac liurnham. 

3. Seth Story (11), b. April 17, 1778. 

4. Betty, b. Aug. 27, 1780. 

5. Lucy, b. Nov. 17, 1782. 

(J. William (13), b. June 8, 17S.-). 

7. Gillbrd, 1). Sept. 22, 1787; d. March 2!), 170(i. 

8. Jabez (18), b. April 5, 17!)0. 

9. Martha, b. Jan. 20, 1793. 

10. Ebenezcr, b. April 15, 1790; d. May 9, 1790. 

11. Sktii Story (3), b. April 17, 1778; d. Feb. 15, 1801; m., Feb. 22, 
1805, Hannah Buruham, and removed to lot No. 4, sixth range, where he 
lived the remainder of his life. Child : 

12. Samuel (23), h. Dec. 29, 1800. 

13. AViLLiAM (G), b. June 8, 1785; m. and settled on the homestead 
with his father. About 1832 lie sold his farm to his brothta- Jabez, and 
removed to Maine. He was an intense stammerer; this impediment, with 
his wit, oftentimes making his nnnarks laugha))lo. Children: 

14. William, b. Feb. 7, 1812. 

15. Benjamin, b. Aug. 20, 1815. 

16. Seth Story, b. Feb. 28, 1818. After he became of age, he returned 
from Maine, and worked a few years in Wilton. He was commissioned, 
March 2.5, 1849, as lieut., and, Sept. 14, 1849, as captain of the Third Co. 
22d llegt. of Militia ; and the same date Jacob Putnam was commissioned 
lieut., and Samuel A. Preston, ensign; they being the last officers of that 
company. 

17. Ezra Willmarth, b. June 7, 1821. 

18. Jabez (8), b. April 5, 1790; d. March 28, 1848. He lived for some 
years on lot No. 0, eighth range, and after he purchased his brother's farm, 
he res. on the Goldsmith homestead. He did something as a cattle broker. 
At the time of his death he was a large land-owner. He served one ywir 

as selectman. He m. Lucinda Pollard. She m., 2d, Danforth, and 

d. Nov. 13, 1878, aged 87 yrs. Children : 

19. Daniel Pollard, b. Aug. 17, 1815 ; d. Oct. 31, 1844. He res. on the 
farm his father tirst occupied. He joined the Miller Guards at its organiz- 
ation; his was the first death in the company, and they attended his 
funeral. He m., Nov. 1, 1830, Rebecca, dau. of Col. Samuel and Rebecca 
P. King. She m., Dec. 28, 1840, Benjamin Goldsmith, of Jamaica Plains, 
Mass. 

20. Jefiord Elbridge, b. June 14. 1817. He studied medicine, and 
began practice in Hopkinton, Mass. Uc d. previously to the death of his 
father. He m. in New Ipswich. 

21. Sibyl, m. Charles Howard. Her father conveyed to her a part of 
Ills real estate, in whicli was the original CJoldsmith homestead, and she 
res. there until the l)uildings were burned. She afterwards sold tlie place 
and bought the Gray farm, now owned by Albert B. Melendy. Since dis- 
posing of that proi.erty she has not lived in Wilton. 



GENEALOGIES : GRAY. 383 

22. Cliarlotto, in. Sannicl A. Preston. Her father willed her that part 
of tlie real estate, not left to her sister Sibyl. She res. in Wiltnn until the 
(leatli of Mr. Preston. ^Irs. Preston is not now living. 

23. Sa.mlkl (12), h. Dec. 29, 1S0(;; rl. Feb. 28, ISSS. He always res. 
on tlie lioniestead wliere his father first settled. Jle ni., Xov., 1838, 
Lavina Cununings, wlio d. Oct. 15, 1880. He ni., 2d, I.ydia, dau. of Capt. 
Caleb and Jane (I^ongley) Putnam. Children : 

24. Ezra, b. May 18, 1S;W; d. Aug. 5, 1844. 

25. Lydia Hannah, h. Feb. 24. 184r) ; ni., Dec. ir., 18f)8, Cyrus O. Whit- 
ney. See Wliitney gen. 

26. Caleb Story, b. June 2;», 1847. 

27. Sarah Jane, b. July 15, 1841); ni. (Jeorge Parkhurst. See Park- 
liurst gen. 

28. Asa Horace, b. April 14, 1851. 

29. Franklin Pierce, b. Dec. 5, 1852; d. July 24, 185;{. 

(JPAY FAMILY. 

1. Timothy Gkay of Andover, Mass., was b. July 10, 1710; d. Nov. 
17, 17!)3. He purchased of William Vance lot No. fi, tifth range, and 
thirty acres of the west part of lot Xo. 5, fourth range. In the deed, 
dated April 20, 1764, lie is called cordwainer, and the consideration was 
£G7 10s., sterling money. He and his descendants owned it about one 
hundred years. lie held tlie office of deacon, and tradition reports that 

lio was much respected. lie m. Eleanor , who d. Sept. 22, 1775, 

aged 5(> yrs. ; he m., 2d, Abigail , who d. May 20, 1801, aged 77 yrs. 

Children : 

2. Timothy (11), b. Feb. 10, 1740. 

3. James Best, b. Jan. 26, 1751; d. at Halifax, l)etween .luly 16 and 
Aug. 20, 1777, whetlier a prisoner or not is not known. 

4. Eleanor, b. March 16, 1753. 

5. Jonathan, b. :March 18, 1755; d. Sept. 15, 1775. He was enrolled 
in Capt. AVilliam Walkei's co., in Col. James Ifced's regt., April 23, 1775, 
and at the l)attle of Bunker Hill receiv(;d wounds of which he died. 

«. 31ary, b. Feb. 10, 1757; m., Nov. 23, 1786, Samuel Hartshorn. See 
Hartshorn gen. 

7. Sarah, b. March 2, 1750; m.. Jan. 8, 1782, Christopher Martin. 
See Martin gen. 

8. Joseph (25), b. March 10, 1761. 

9. Dorotliy, b. Oct. 2(i, 1763; m., Aug. 3, 1786, Daniel Holt, wlio was 
a soldier in the army of the Kcvolution from Wilton, but who removed to 
Maine after his marriage. We have been unable to ascertain to which of 
the families of Holts, resident in Wilton, he belonged. 

10. Henry, b. Oct. 8, 1766; d. March 31, 1776. 

11. Ti.MOTiiY (2), b. Feb. 10, 1740; d. July 18, 1807. He was a farmer 
and res. on the homestead. He was in Capt. Taylor's co., at Winter Hill, 
and was also in Capt. Natlian Ballard's co., at the time of the alarm of 
1776 to rcenforce the northern army. He m. Hannah , who d. July, 



384 HISTOUY OF WILTON. 

1784, aj^iid 31 yr.<. He in., 2d, April 21, 1785, Rutli Burnliaiii, who d. 
March 23, 1841, aged So yrs. Sec Burnhain gen. Cliildreu : 

12. Hannah, b. July 4, 1770; d. Aug. 18, 1770. 

13. Timothy, h. -Sept. 30, 1771 ; d. Dec. 1, 177H. 

14. Hannah, 1). June 17, 1773 ; ni., April 19, 1795, Abiel Blancliard. 

15. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 12, 1775; m., Feb. 12, 1801, Caleb Holt. 
1«. Timothy, b. Jan. 21, 1778; d. Sept. 2(), 1781. 

17. Eleanor, b. Oct. 5, 1779; m., Nov. 15, 1804, Uzzicl Sheldon. 

18. James Best, b. May 26, 1781 ; d. Oct. 4, 1795. 

19. Timothy (38), b. May 14, 1787. 

20. Henry (49), b. Oct. 1, 1789. 

21. Abel, b. Oct. 13, 1791 ; m., July, 1813, Betsey Pettengill. 

22. Abiel, 1). July 25, 1793. 

23. Lucy Burnham, )>. Sept., 1795; m. Dea. Joel Chandler. Sec 
Chandler gen. (29). 

24. Uutb, b. May 24, 1800; d., Lowell, March 7, 1858. 

25. JosKPii (8), b. March 19, 1761 ; d. Aug. 2(i, 1846. He was the last 
of the soldiers of the Revolution, resident in Wilton. His services are 
sketched in pp. 246-251. His military career did not cease with the Kcv- 
olutionary War, but he held various offices in the N. H. militia, and was 
familiarly known as " Adjutant Gray." He owned and res. on the farm 
now owned by Albert B. Melendy. He was frank and outspoken, a good 
neighbor, and ready to do his part, so far as his means would allow, in 
sui)i)ortiiig pu))lic institutions. He m., April 11, 178(5, Chloe, dau. of Jer- 
emiah A))l)ot of Wilton, who d. July 17, 1849, aged 82 yrs. Children: 

26. Joseph (54), b. Aug. 14, 1787. 

27. Chloe, b. Nov. 2, 1789; m., Oct. 26, 1813, Oliver Fletcher. See 
Oliver Fletcher gen. (8). 

28. Sally, b. July 11, 1791 ; m. Seth P. Tyler. 

29. Anna Abbot, b. April 7, 1793; m., June 1, 1817, Asa Perham, who 
had served an ajiprenticeship with Messrs. Ephraim and John l\;ab(Hly. 
to learn the blacksinitli's trade, and carried on l)usiness a few years in the 
shop they had occupied, but afterwards removed to Lyndeljorougli. 

30. Lydia, b. March 5, 1795; m., Feb. 5, 1822. Russell Upton. 

31. James Best (G4), b. April 21, 1797. 

32. Betsey, I). June 21, 1799; d. Oct. 6, 1869; m., Sept. 25, 1827. Abbot 
Smith of Milford. 

33. Calvin (73), b. Oct. 28, 1801. 

34. Henry Newton, b. Sept. 1, 1804; d. Sei)t. 8, 182(). He was a har- 
ness-maker, and began business in Nashua. 

35. Matilda, b. July 20, 1806; d. Dec. 23. 1835. She m., Jan. 2(i, 1832, 
Amos (iutterson, and res. in Milford. 

3(>. Elvira, b. Dec. 20, 1808; d. April 3, ISSl ; m., Nov. 28, 1S33, Sam- 
uel French. See French gen. (20). 

37. Emeline, b. Oct. 11, 1811; m., Dec. 12, 1849, Dr. Israel Herriek. 
See Herriek gen. 

38. Timothy (19), b. INlay 14, 1787; d. Aug. 4, 1867. He res. on the 
liomestcad, and was an early member of the Baptist society, and for 



GENEALOGIES : GRAY. 385 

many years a deacon of the ehuirli. ile served as one of the selectmen. 
He sold a part of his farm and removed to Lowell, where he resided a few 
years, but returned to Wilton, lie in.. Auji-. Jl, ISOS, Fanny, dau. of 
Lieut. Abraham and JJetsey Burton, who d. Xov. ;5, ISIO, aged 20 yrs. 
See Hurton j^en. (40). lie m., "id. Nancy Smith of Mcdford. who d. Ajtril 
KJ, lS(J(i, a>?cd 70 yrs. Children : 

;j!L Fanny linrlon. b. .Vu^-. 2!). ISK): ni.. Dee. 4, 1S;{2. Caleb Crosby of 
Lowell, Mass. 

40. Timothy, b. June 7, 1813; d. Jan. 24, 188;5. 

41. Alanson, b. Jan 22, 1815; d. many years ago. 

42. Daniel Hnuth (77), b. Oct. l(i, 181(5. 

43. James B., b. July 29, 181S; res. in Maine; not living. 

44. Nauey, b. March 4, 182(1; m., Nov. 2(i, 18G0. Joseph W. Stiles. 
See Stiles gen. 

45. :Maria. b. :Mareli 2!l. 1822: d. in Lowell. 

40. Hannah. 1). Oct. 12, 1824 ; m. Joseph M. Melendy. 

47. IJobert. b. :\!ar(li 2;{. 1S27: d. Feb. 17, 1S65, in Salisbury, X. C, as 
a prisoner of war. 

48. Lorenzo (92), b. March :U, 182!». 

49. llKXKY (20), b. Oct. 1, 1780; d. Oct. ;W, 18(>2; a cabinet maker 
and farmer. He l)ought the place formerly owned by Nathaniel Sawyer, 
and for nearly thirty years paid the widow the income of her thirds. He 
m. Susan Merrill of :Milford. who d. April 17, ISCS. aged 7(1 yrs. Chil- 
dren : 

50. Susan Elizabeth, b. Aug. 15. I8i;j; d. .Vug. 14, 184'J; m., April 28, 
18;55, I'utnam Woodward of Lyndeborough. 

51. Lucy Cunnnings, b. :>ray 14. 181(;: m.. Oct. 2, 1838, Mo.ses Love- 
joy, Jun. See Lovejoy gen. 

52. Henry (99), b." Aug. 4, 1818. 

53. Mary Ninette, b. 1828; d. July 11, 1880; m., Oct. 20, 1850, Col. 
Putnam ^V^oodward, who d. Aug. S, 1874, aged (57. 

54. JosKi'ii (20), b. Aug. 14, 1787; d. Oct. l.S, 18(j5. He resided sev- 
eral years in Temple on the farm afterwards owned by Joseph Kendall. 
About I8;j() he sold his farm and removed to Wilton, wliere he was engaged 
in selling meat. He was adjutant of tlie 22d Regt. of Militia. He m.. 
April, 1815, Mary Spalding, who d. Dec. 25, 1852. aged lil yrs. Children : 

.55. Child h. May 7, 181(i; d. May 7. 181(;. 

50. Charles, b. Sept. 7, 1817; d. Jan. 7, 1851. 

57. Mary S., b. Feb. 17, 1820; d. Aug. 1, 1822. 

5H. Caroline, b. Feb. 21. 1822; m., Feb. 20, 1848, Samuel .V. (dammar 
of Woburn, :Mass. 

59. J. .Monroe, 1). Nov. Ki, 1824; d. Sept. ."5, 1858: m.. Jan. 1 1, 18."i4, 
AniiaE. (iould. 

00. (;<'orge, b. Feb. 12, 1827; d. Dec. 7, 1831. 

01. Infant b. Dec. 14, 1828; d. Feb. 12. 1S29. 

62. Mary Jane, b. Sept. 28, 18;{(): d. April 27. 1881 ; m., Aug. 27, 1800, 
Ebeu K. Long. 



38(> HISTOUY OF WILTOX. 

G3. (.u'oiijo Sullivan, b. IVh. '.K 1S;M ; d. .Iiiuc 17. 1S(;;{. \W (MiUsto.l in 
Xhv t'wM Mass. Cavalry, and was mortally wouiulnl ;it tlio hattlo <>t Alda. 
Miul (1. at Washinirton. l>. « . 

(J4. .Tamks lii>T (.Sl\ 1). April -Jl. 17!i7: tl. !>«•»•. (i, 1S(17. \W livril on 
tho liomcstoatl until lu' sold liis farm, a fi*\v yoars lu't'on" his tU-atli. ami 
iTuiovoil tt) MiltVuil. IW m.. Doo. 12, 1S±2. Saiali, dau. of Mosrs Burns 
of Milfonl. Slu' was h. Jan. 0, lSt)3, and d. Nov. v^, 1S4,J. lie u»., 2d. 
Mairh II. ISII. Addiiu' c;utt»'ison. wlio was b.. Milfoid, July 7, 1813. 
ChildiTu: 

«o. Maria, h. Oct. IS. I8l»;i : tl. .Ian .>. 1S."»S; m. St-alvs. 

G«. Mary Ann. b. l>iv. IS, IS-J".; d. Kob. l".i, 1S;5J. 

«7. .lames Rest, b. Keb. S. 182;): d. Maivli ;{. 1S;!J. 

(JS. Mary Ann. b. Feb. 17, 18;{3. 

(jy. .lames ilammoml, b. April G. ISii.'). 

70. llariis. b. ,luly 1, IS41 : d. Keb. -JO. lS(i;?. 

71. Anna E., b. .luiU' 2i), ISI.'). 

72. Sarah K.. b. Get. 18. 1847. 

73. Cai.vin (^33\ b. Oet. 28, 1801; d. Dee. !.*>, 18."»(i. lie served as an 
apprenliee with .lohn M.-iek. blaeksmith. Soon after he was of ajje he 
bou<;lit the slu)i> formerly owned by the Messrs. Veabody, whieh was 
burned in IS.i'l. lie then built the briek shop now owned by his son, 
lleiuy Newton. Henry Hrajrji" \vas his partner for several years, lie 
was adjutant of the 22d IJejit. of Militia, when eommanded by Col. Sam- 
uel Kinj;. He m.. April 11. 1S2(;. Clarissa Kiuj:. who d. Auij. S. ISS:.. aj^ed 
SI. Children: 

74. Henry Newton (,103\ b. Jan. 4, 1827. 

75. Harriet N.. b. Auji". 21. 1825); d. Oet. KJ. 1S.-.2; m., July !), 1S.")0. 
Henry K. Freneli. for many ye.ars proprietor of the hotel in IVterborouirh 
villajje. 

7«. Charles Dumont. b. :Mareh KJ. 1S;{4 ; d. Feb. 2;5. 18(14. He was 
enj;ai:;ed for some time in drivinj;- a st.iiie; m.. Nov. 27. 1S(H). Caroline 
Spalding. 

77. DANlEt. Smith (^42\ b. Oet. Hi, ISKl. While blastinij a roek. at 
tlie age of lifteen, he was seveivly wounded in liis thigh by a premature 
diseharge. Hi early life he went to Lowell Avhere he lias for numy years 
been in the groeery business. He m., Nov. 12. 1840, ^lary Ann Wells, 
who was b. Oet. 18. 181!), and d. Oet. 27, 184;i. lie m., 2d, Sept. 20, 1844, 
Clorinda Phelps, who was b. May .">, 1821. Chililren : 

7S. Daniel Wasliington. b. July 18. 1841. 

75). Albert, b. June 1. 184.*); d. July 20, 184.*). 

SO. Albert Montrassor. b. May 23. lS4(i. 

81. Frank, b. :Mareh 22. 1848." 

S2. Mariana, b. Feb. 2,"), 18,">0; d. Oet. IS. 1S.">0. 

.S3. Joseph, b. Aug. (5, 18.">1. 

84. Henry, b. Nov. 12, 18.V}. 

85. Alanson. b. Dee. 21. 1855. 
8G. Nellie, b. ^lareh 31. 1S.".8. 



(iEMiALOGlfch : GKAY. ii^l 

87. VViHic, b. Jan. .'11, ISW. 

HH. Anna StcveiiH, h. April 29, 18(;;j. 

H;>. Arlliur SniiUi. b. April 20, 18f;;{; rl. May 14. 18W. 

{>0. Arthur Lincoln, b. May 24, IWO. 

91. Minnie rioriuda, b. An;?. 22, ISOS. 

J»2. LoiJK.NZO r4Hj. b. March :i\. 1821). A farnnu- and lumberman; 
owns and re.-, on the ■■outlnrai^t part of the original Liverniore farm; also 
owu.s a part of the Lovejoy farm, and a part of the farm on whieh James 
Dascomb began clearing, April V), 177.j. Jle hu>i been .-"UcceKsful in his 
l>u.sine.«s. He m., Jan 2, 18.14, Sarah (j. Payj^on of Salem, Masn., who was 
b., Well.s. Me.. May 10, ls:{4, and d. Dec. :{, 18.58. He m., 2d, Jan. r,, 1800, 
Dorothy Marshall of Milford. who was b. Oct. 19, I8;f0, Children : 

J)3. Alice Sarah (107;, b., Newport, It. I., Jan. 10, 18.>5. 

M. Eddie L. IV2), b., Wilton, Aug. '>, 18.'}8. 

9.5. Francella I). (lUj, b. Sept. 17, 18(;2. 

JMJ. Stephen Allen, b. May 21, 1804. 

97. Walter Herbert, b. Sej.t. l-j, 180.j: d. Sept. 10, 180.->. 

98. I.ucy Viola, b. Nov. V.i., 1800. 

99. JlKNitY (52;, b. Aug. 4, 1818. A fanner, and engaged at diflerent 
times in luml>ering, in which as well a.s farming he has been successful. 
He m., Nov. 27, 184."», Mary Hutchinson. Children: 

100. Mary Susan, b. Dec. 10, 1840; m., June 11. 1870. Albion li. Flint. 
who d. Jan. 28, 1888, aged 4;j. 

101. H(;nry Warren, b. Aug. 4, 1848: a manufacturer of furniture in 
Weare; ni., Oct. 0, 188,3, Klla J. Lloyd of Weare. 

102. James E., b. April l'>, l8.'il ; a farmer, res. on the homestead; m., 
June 27, 1878, p]va E. Dodge, of Nashua. 

103. Hknky Nkwtox (74;, b. Jan. 4, 1827. See a sketch of his life, 
page 283. He m,, Jan. .'5, 18.j4, Mary A. Heath of Jiarre, Mass. Children : 

104. Ella Heath (117j, b. Oct. 1, ]8.->4. 

105. Charltjs Newton, b. Aug. 19, 1850. He is in company with hi.s 
father iu the fdacksniithing and carriage business. He m., Sept. 22. 1881. 
Mina O., dau. of Dr. William A. Jones. 

KKJ. William Henry (125;, b. June 0, IS-jS. 

107. Ai.iCK Sakaii (93;, b. Jan. 10, lHr,o; m., Dec. 2.5, 1877, John A. 
Sheldon. See Sheldon gen. lies, in Wilton. Children: 

108. Cracie A. (Sheldon;, b. Aug. 20, 1878. 
100. Willie A. (Sheldon;, b. Jan. 20, 1882. 

110. Fanny Uelle (Sheldon;, b. Sept. 17, 188.5. 

111. Charles Eddie, (Sheldon; b. Sept. 17, 1887. 

112. Eddik L. (94;, b. Aug. .5, 18,58; m., Feb. 14, 1882, Ida J. Nutting 
of Mason, and res. in (Greenville. Chihl: 

113. Ida L., b. Sept. 4, 1880. 

114. Fkancki.la D. (95;, b. Sept. 17. 1802; m., Oct. 7, 1884, George 
II. liuttrick, lumbennan, and res. iu Wilton. Children : 

115. Charles H. (IJuttrick;, b. Oct. 19, 1883. 

116. MalKjl Florence (liuttrick), b. May 2:i, 188.5. 

117. Ella Hkath (104;, b. Oct. 1, 18.54; m.. June 1. 1875, William 



;3,S,S HISTORY or WILTON. 

Hampletoii Putnam, wiio wa^^ h. Auii. 1<». ^'^i')^2. lived iu Wilton, and d. 
Sept. l.'{, 1SS7. Children: 

118. Clytie Gray (Putnam), b. I>ec. 10. 187(1. 

119. Henry IJampleton (Putnam), b. Aui?. 17. 1878. 

120. llattie T.avina (Putnam), b. May 10, 1880. 

121. (ieorge Newton (Putnam), b. Aug. 2, 1882: d. Sept. 14. 1882. 

122. 3Iary Jsabclle (Putnam), b. Sept. 18, 1S8;5. 

123. Kva Heath (Putnam), b. Aug. 31, 1884. 

124. Alice King (Putnam), b. Nov. 2(5, 1886. 

125. Wilma:m Hknkv (10<i), b. June G, 1858: he i? a wheelwright, in 
company with .1. i}. Flint. Jle m., Aug. 5, 1884, Minnie A., dau. of Por- 
ter and Martha J. FolJansltee. < 'hild : 

12«. Frank, h. .luly 21, 1880. 

(ilfFKLF. OK GKEELEV. FAMILY. 

1. .JcjNATllAN (iHKEi.K. 1). F(;b. 22, 17:52; d. in 181") or 1810. He m. 
Ruth (irillin. who d. March 27, 1778. aged l.J ; m., 2d. July 23. 1778. Mrs. 
Phebe Parker. < liildren : 

2. Jonathan, b. April 24. 17.iO. 

3. Mary. b. Oct. 14. 17.")7: m. Asa Butler. 
1. John. 1). April 20, 17:)0. 

.>. llachel. 1). Jan. 17, 1701. 

(». Elizabeth, b. June 3, 1703. 

7. Hannah, b. June 15, 1765. 

H. Abigail, b. Sept. 0, 1707. 

{). Puth, b. Aug. 28, 1 7(i!). 

10. David (15), b. April 17, 1771. 

11. Martha, b. late in 1772, or early in 1773 : unni : d. Aug. 7. 18.52. 

12. Joel, b. April 28, 177!». 

13. Daniel, b. A))ril 24, 1782. 

14. Samuel (20), b. Sept, 5, 1783. 

15. David (10), b. April 17, 1771 : m.. April 3. 17!I8. Airs. Rebecca 
(Hardy) liutler. Children: 

16. Jonathan Hutler, b. Dec. 23, 17i)8; ni. Lucy .Vnn Colturn. 

17. Mary, b. Nov. 1.5, 1800; m. Ilervey W. IJingbani. 

18. Rebecca, b. May 5, 1803; m. John Gage. 
1». Harriet, b. Jan. 0. 18O0; m. Tliomas (Jowing. 

20. SAMliKL (14),b. Sept. 5, 1783; d. Aug. 10,1801. He was fitted 
for college at New Ipswich .Vcademy; grad. Harvard (College, 1802: 
studied divinity with Rev. Jonathan French of Andover: i)reached for 
.several years. l)ut was never ordained as minister of aiiy society. He 
engaged in the business of making printing tj'i)es, and retired from busi- 
ness sevciral years before his death. He was elected representative to the 
legislature for sev«'ral years; was alderman of Hoston in 1831. "35 and 
;{(!. He was deacon in the Federal St. Church. IJoston. under Rev. Dr. 
Clianuing and Pev. Dr. Gannett. He m., May 3, 1812, Lydia Maria Sew- 
all, dau. of Chief Justice Samuel Sewall of Marbiehead. She d., Boston. 
Aug. 11, 1822, aged 32 yrs. He m., 2d, Oct. 19, 1823. Louisa May, dau. of 



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GENEALOGIES : GREEN. 3Si' 

Col. Josoph May of Boston. Slu- d. Xov. 14, 1S2S, agod .iO vis. Ho in., 
;W. (Vt. IS. is:n. Maria Anroiiictfo Paino, dau. of lion. IJohoit 'I'roat Tainp 
of Boston. Sli.> d. Mairli 2(;, 1SI2, aood ns yi«. He ni., Ith. (K-t. S, IS-H, 
Sarah Follanshof Emerson (d X»'\vhuryi»ort. (hildicn liy second wife: 

21. Samuel S<'\vail (23). 1». Oet. 11. 1S2I. 

22. Louisa May. I). .Fan. 1. 1S27. 

23. Sa.mi Kl, Skwai.i. {21). b. Oet . 11. 1S21. lie giad. al Harvard 
College, 1844; removed to Chieago in 1S.").{, ;ind oix'ned a surveying oHiee 
in that city, of whieh the tirm-nauu' is now ••Greeley, (name changed) 
Carlson iV: Co:" his son, Frederic, Iteing a jjartner. lie ni., Chicago, 
June 20, IS.-).-.. Annie .Morris l.arned of Providence K. I. He m. 2d, Eliza 
May AVells of Hrookliui', :>[ass. Children : 

24. Frederick (30), b. March l.'J, IS-'iO. 

25. Eouis May, h. May 24, ISoS; grad. at Harvard College. 1880: a 
lawver in Chicago. 

2(J. Lucy. 1). Sept. 22, 18(11 ; d. Sept. 2s, ISOI. 

27. Morris Larned. h. Dec. 17, 18(;.'! : a student in Mass. Institute of 
Technology. 

2.S. Eth«'i May: child by soc(md wife. 

2i». lluth Lyman. Of live children by the second wife, three d. in 
infancy. 

3(K FuKDKliiCK (24). b. March 111, 1850: a surveyor: m. Sept. 21, 
1881. Floreju-e M. Arnold. ( hiidren : 

31. Sanuiel Arnold, b. Aug. 1882. 

32. Annie Larned, b. Dec. 188,3. 

(ilJEEX FAMILIES. 

1. Fi.'AM'is (rKKKN. b. Weatherslield, Vt.. Sept. 7, ISOIi. He came to 
Wilton in 18:50, aiul work<Ml in linishing the lirst meeting-house of the 
Second Cong. Society. He did not live in Wilton from 18;{;{ to 183il. when 
lie bought a i)art of the i)lace now owned by George Barrett, where he res. 
a few years, and then bought the faini iu>w owned by Curtis Bellows; 
from there he nioved to the East village, and works at his trad(\ His 
largest jobs were ('. II. liurnss buildings, the Whiting Hous<'. and the 
Newell Mill. In 18(;!l and 1870 he was elected a representative to the 
Legislature. He m.. Dec. IS, 18;{2. Xauoy, dau. of Benjamin and Judith 
(Blanchard) Steele. Children: 

2. Mary AInette. b. Xov. 11». IS.M : m.. .Inn.' 1. 18.-.:,. Stephen C. 
Davis of Lowell- Mass. 

3. George Warren, b.- Dec. 28, 18:{8 : d. Feb. 2."., ISSl: m. Abby D. 
Stevens. For many years he was a successful grocer in Xashua. 



1. B. F. (;i{i:i:n was b., Otistield, Me., May .{(). ls22. He grad. from 
the Medical Schofd in Cleveland, O., in 184f;; practised medicine in Lynn, 
^lass., and came to Wilton in Jun<'. 1S8.-). and began to practise. He is 
the Physician of the County Farm. He m.. Washington, Me.. June :i, 
1847. Haiuiah E. Merrill. Thcv have had three sons and three daughters. 



390 HISTORr OF WILTON. 

GREGG FAMILY. 

1. David GRKri(^ a native of New Boston; li. Jan 31, ISSO, aged G3 
yrs., 7 nios., V.i days. He began business in Wilton, Sept., TSCO. lie 
bought out Pattee & Abbott, who occupied the store that was started by 
Abrani ^Mitcliell of Xasliua soon after the railroad was opened to Wilton, 
lie also bought out George AV. Daniels at the depot store, and moved tlie 
goods frouj the old store to the depot store, where the business was 
carried on under the lirin-nanie of D. Gregg & Co. His son, David A. 
Cregg, was his ])artner. He sold his interest in the store to his son-in- 
law, (ieorge F. Xeville, who, after trading a few years in company with 
David E. Proctor, sold his interest to Mr. Proctor. Mr. Gregg had an 
interest for several years in a large lumbering establishment in Michigan. 
In 180!) he built a line house in the west part of the East village. He 
built a large establishment on Crown street near the Concord dejjot in 
Xasluia for the manulacture of doors, sashes, blinds, &c., which lias 
been carried on under the lirm-name of Gregg & Son. In 1SG9 lie was 
elected and served as selectman ; in 1S77 he was chosen representative to 
tlie Legislature, and in 1S70 he was elected supervisor. He left a widow, 
a son and a daughter. 

2. I)AVii> ALMU8, son of preceding, was elected town clerk in 1S03. 
"Gf and 'G") ; selectman in 1807, 'OS; and representative to the State Legis- 
lature in 187-1, 75. In connection with his son, William A. Gregg, he 
continues to carry on the manufacturing business under the original firm- 
name. 

H. William A., son of jjieceding, m.. June l."). issi. P.cssit". dau. of 
Hon. C. II. Burns. Children: 

4. David, b. Jan. 23, 1882. 

5. 1 )onald Burns, b. Nov. 4, 1884. 
G. Helen, b. Aug. 22, 188G. 

HALL FAMILY. 

1. Timothy IIai.i, l)ought of vVrchelaus Putnam lot No. 17, ninth 
range, deed dated March 20, 1774. He was last taxed in Wilton in 171)5). 
Children by his wife, Sarah: 

2. Timothy, b. Sept. 2S, 1770. 

3. Sarah, b. April 20, 1778. 

4. John, b. Feb. IJ), 1780. 

5. Mehita))le. b. June 20, 1782. 

0. Molly, 1). Sei>t. 0, 178.-). 
7. James, b. Jan. 7. 1787. 

IIAPDY FAMILY. 

1. Jamks L. ILviIDY was b. in llollis, has res. in Nashua, .Manchester, 
.\inhersl, and in Lawrence, Miiss. He enlisted from AmlnMst, was mus- 
tered into the service, Dec. 20. 1801. as sergeant in Co. E.. Kighth Hegt., 
N. IL v., and was promoted to 2d. lieut., April 14, 1802: resigned Dec- 
21. 1SG2. He came to Wilton in 1SG3: was appointed captain of the Light 



GENEALOGIES : HARTSHORN. 391 

Infantry. IIo served as representative from Wilton in 1S7;3 and 1SS;{. He 
lias built three houses since his res. in town, one of which he lias sold. 
He was one of the contractors for l)uilding the Town House. 

1 1 AirrSIIORX FAMILY. 

1. Tiio.MA.s llAKTsiioKN, I), in Ifcadinii,-, Kiijiiaml. al)out lOid; came 

with others and settled in IJeading-, Mass. He ni., I(il7, Susanna of 

Ifeadiuij, by whom he had seven sons and one dau<?hter. He ni., 2d, 

Hannah . by whom he had one (lauo;hter. His younojest son by his 

first wife was : 

2. Timothy, b. Feb. -i:',. IGOl : m. Martha of Ileadin-r. 

3. Thomas, son of precedins,-. b. June 10, KJOl : m. .Susanna of 

Reading. 

4. THOMA.S, son of preceding, b. Mardi 24. 171!J; d. Feb. 7, ISOfl; m. 
Abiah , who was b. 1724. and d., Wilton, April 23, 1810. Children : 

5. Thomas. 1). Xov. ;!, 1742. He m., 'J'aniar Kimball: m., 2d, Abigail 
Cleveland of Salem, Mass. He served in the French war, and in the Rev- 
olution; was a captain in the Eighth Mass. Regt., Col. Michael Jackson, 
and was in commission until the peace, lie was a man of sterling quali- 
ties, a well informed man. faithful in Ins public trusts and punctual in his 
promises. As a deacon of the first church in Salem, he was an ornament 
to his office, having talents to adorn it. 

«. Abiah, b. March 2r), 174.5: m., Aug. 10, 17G4, Ezekiel Marsh, a 
descendant of John Marsh, who came in 108;} from England and settled 
in Salem; father of (apt. Thomas Hartshorn Marsh, !)., Danvers, July 0, 
177G, and d.. Hartland, Me., Oct. 20, 1870: grandfather of Lucius B. 
Marsh, b., Danvers, April 18, 1818, Col. of the 47th Regt. Infantry, Mass. 
Vol. and commanding the defences of New Orleans, during the siege of 
Port Hudson. 

7. Joiuithan (9), date of birth not known. 

8. Samuel (19), b. June 13, 17(50. 

9. Jonathan (7), res. of Wilton many years, last taxed here in 1802; 
supposed to have res. later in New Ipswich. He served in Ca])t. William 
Walker's co., that was called out by order of (ien. Folsom to reenforce 
the army in New York, from Dec. 7, 1770, until March, 1777, the ])ay roll 
showing service for three months and ten days. He was also in Capt. 
Jolin Goss'p CO., of (ien. Stark's brigade, in the Rennington campaign in 

1777, term of service two months and eight days, and in Capt. James 
Mann's co., Col. Nichols's regt., in the expedition to Rhode Island, Aug.. 

1778. term of service twenty-five days. Children by Ins wife, Hannali : 

m.. Ans;. 2.-). 17'J!>, IJeniamin Parker. 



10. 


Hannah, b. March 2, 1770: 


Jun. 




11. 


Jonathan, b. March l.">, 1778 


12. 


Susanna, 1). March 24, 1780. 


1». 


Sarah, b. Feb. 4, 1782. 


14. 


Loannni, b. Dec. li), 1784. 


15. 


Mary, b. March 10, 1787. 



392 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

16. Sally, b. Nov. 23, 1790. 

17. Lubiin, b. Jan. 5, 1793. 

18. Poll.v Lovpjoy, b. Jan. 27. U'.tf). 

10. Samikl (8), b. Juno 13, 17(iO. An imlustriouf: farmer : lived 
many years on the farm now owned by liis sjrandson, (Jeorjje is^. Harts- 
horn. He afterwards owned and lived on tlie farm now owned by John 
B. Haldwin, until aji;e ineapaeitated lum for labor, wlien lie went t<» res. 
with his son-in-law, Hon. AViiliam Parker, in Franeestown. where lie d. 
Fel). 11, 1S47. He m., Nov. 30, 17SG, Mary, dau. of Timothy and Eleanor 
Gray, who d. April 20, 1841, aged S4 yrs., 2 mos. Children : 

20. Samuel (2«), b. Feb. IS, 178S. 

21. Thomas, b. Dec. 25, 1789. 

22. Jacob, b. June 20, 1791 ; d. Nov. 2G, 1798. 

23. Mary, b. Jan. 20, 1793 ; d. Dec. o, 1838. 

24. Anna, b. Feb. G, 1790; m., Ain-ll 11. 1820. William Parker. See 
Parker «;en. 

25. Abiah, b. Nov. 10, 1798; m. ; d., Franeestown, Dec. 2G, 1856. 

26. Samikl (20), b. Fel). 18, 1788; d. Dec. 3, 1832. He res. on the 
farm on wliich his son, George Hartshorn, now lives. He was a f^ood 
townsman and a successful farmer. He m., March 6, 1817, Poll}- Tarbell, 
who was 1).. Mason, Feb. 9, 1793, and d. Sept. 27, 1870. Ghildren : 

27. Samuel Augustus, b. Nov. 13, 1817; m. TiOuisa Felt of ;Mason. 

28. Mary Ann, b. Jan. 10, 1819; m. Otis Childs of Mason. 
20. George (31), b. Dec. 11, 1820. 

30. James Henry, b. May 20, 1829; in. 3Iary Sawtell of Mason. 

31. CJKOK(iK (20), b. Dec. 11, 1820. He owns the homestead and by 
purchase of other land, has become one of the large landowners of 
Wilton, anil has been successful as a farmer. He m. Maria Mansur. who 
d. July 18, 1850, aged 20 yrs.: in.. 2d, April 30, 1SG4. Ellen M. Holt. 
Cliildreii : 

32. (Jeorge M. (34), b. July is. IS.50. 

33. Xellie, i). Jan. 24, ISGG." 

34. GKOitCE M. (32), b. July IS, 18.50: (.wns and res. on the farm of 
his grandfather, Isaiah Mansur. He m., May 5. 1880, Mary Effle Herrick, 
who d. July 12, 1887. See Herrick gen. (10,5). Child : 

35. Bessie M., b. Feb. 1, 18S5. 



HASELTIXE, OK HESEI/ITNE FAMILY, 
SEE HESSELTON FAMILY. 



HATCH FAMIl.N . 

1. Georoi: W. Hatch, b., Lyndeborougli, Sept. s, 18.55. At eight 
years of age lie went to Milford, and grad. there at tlie Higli School. June 
20, 1874. He entered the Chandler Scientillc Department. Dartmouth 
College, and attended that school two vears and a half. He began the 



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GENEALOGIES : HAWKINS. 393 

study ol nioduiiic wirh T. B. Dearborn. M. D.. of Milfonl. and jjrad. at 
Dartnidiith ^fcdical Sohool Nov. 11, 187!). IIo bogaii tlio prai'lii'e <il nicd- 
iiiiu" in Willun. Dec-. H. 1S7!». He has boon for six y<'ar>^ the pliysician 
of the cM.unty farm. Ho ni., Fcl). 2.-). ISSO. Marcella Smith of >i.ilford. 
Children : 

2. Fred Marshall, b. Xov. 25, 1880. 

3. Lydia Kli/abeth, b. Sept. .'{, 1882. 

HAWKINS FAMILY. 

1. Wii.MA.M Adrian Hawkins, b. .Fan. is. 1742: d.. I{eadini,^ Vt.. 
in 1817. His father, b., Dublin, Ireland, m. an Fn<>lish woman, and .-mi- 
•jrated to BordeaiiK, France, wliere tlieir two children, a son and a dau.. 
were horn. lie was reputed wealtliy, but lost most of liis ])roi)erty by 
jiinites in the wars of that period. After his death his widow brouji:ht 
her children to America, but returned to her old home to recover her 
property, expectin*? to come back and settle here. The children had 
been left in good hands, but the mother never returned. Whether she d. 
on the voya<:;e. or elsewhere, was never known. The dau. was adojjted, 
and eventually m. one Drnry. The boy. William Adrian, wa^ ap|tii'n- 
ticj'd to a tailor, and was said to be a superior workman at that trade. 
He came to Wilton a short time before the Iicvolution, and res. here till 
178!l. wlien he removinl to IJeadinji;, Vt. The pay-rolls, dated Au,i>-. 1, 
177."). of Col. James Reed's regt. of N. IT. troops, show the names of thir- 
ty-two Wilton men, twenty-six of whom wtne enrolled .\i)ril 2.!, 177."», and 
the othei- six within ten days thereafter. On the roll of ('apt. William 
W.ilker"s CO. stands tlie name of William A. Hawkins, as iirst sergeant. 
He was promoted to ensign for his conduct at the liattle of Bunker Hill. 
See page 7'J. On Xov. 7, 1770 he was commissioned lieut. and in 1778 or 
177!t, captain. The regt. in which he served during tlie summer of 1781 
was stationed at Saratoga, where he was attacked with ague, from which 
he suHered for three months. The currency with which he was ])aid was 
so nearly valueless that forty bushels of rye was the most valuable i)art 
of his p.ay for seven years" service. His wife, an energetic woman, main- 
tained tlie family with what assistance her oldest children were al)le to 
giv(>. He m. Abigail, dau. of John and Abigail (Livermore) Kcyes, who 
was b., Xorthborough, Mass., Dec, 174;}, and d., Reading, V^t., 1813. 
Children : 

2. Abigail: m. Davis: removed to Canada, visited Wilton 

once witli her two boys, returned to Canada and was not afteiwanls 
heard from. 

3. -ALartha (10). 

4. Mary (17). 

5. William Lewis (23;. !>.. Northi)orough. Mass.. .lune 1 L 177;{. 
«. Alice, l)apti/.ed Feb. 21, 1770; d., aged 9 yrs. 

7. Ceorge Washington (31), b. May IJl, 1781. 

S. Horatio (Jates (+3). b. Dec. 1. 1782. 

«>. John Sullivan (50), b.. Wilton, Jan. 30. 1785. 



394 HISTORY OF wilton. 

10. MAiniiA (3). in.. Oct. 2S, 17S8, Archel:iu.< Putnain, 'M son of 
Archelaus i'utiiam, the first settler on what is now the county farm. 
Soon after tlieir marriafre they left Wilton and eventually res. at (ilenn's 
Falls, N. Y. Chiklren : 

11. Archelaus (rutiiain), 1). June Id. 17!>2. 

12. INIartha (Putnam), b. Alio-., 1700. 

13. T^uhin (Putnam), 1). Aug., ISO;].' 

14. Geor<j:e W. (Putnain), I). ISOfi. 

15. Abiojail (Putnam), '•• 1.^08. 

16. Charles (l»utiiani), b. 1810. 

17. Mauv (4), ni., Nov. liO, 1703, William Howard of Greenfield. 
They res. in Temple and had five sons and four or Jive daughters. Chil- 
dren : 

IS. William 11. ^Howard), res. on the homestead in Temjile until aije 
incapacitated him lor lal)or, when he sold his farm to his lirother Lewis, 
and removed to AVilton where he d., 1874, aged 8(1 yrs. 

19. Horace (Howard), d. .Inly 2, 18(!(;, agod 01 yrs. He was a i)n.mi- 
nent business man in Lowell and for several years itrcsideiit ol the \Vamf- 
sit Bank. 

li). Lewis (Howard), b. 1801. 

21. Sidlivan (Howard), carpenter : for several years a res. of Green- 
ville, when* he erected a laro-e num))er of buildings: from there he went 
west . 

22. Abigail (Howard), m. Uenjamiii T. Foster. S»'e Foster gen. 

23. William Lkwis (5), b., Northlmrough. Mass.. June 11. 177;}: d.. 
Peading, Vt.. Xov. 2G. 18,*)!). He m.. Peading. Vt.. Anna Townsend. 
Children : 

24. Lewis.))., Peading. Jan. 2:{. 17!)8: il.. Sher))urne. Vt.. April 2!). 
1875. 

25. William Adrian. )).. L'eading. :May 24. 180(1: d.. Peading. July 7. 
1800. 

2(J. Alfred. )).. Peading. Aug. 2it. 180.}: d.. St. All)ans. Vt.. Jan. 0. 
188,-). 

27. Isabella, b.. Peading, Feb. 2!}, 180G: d.. Peading. Sept. 14. 188,-.. 

28. Ferdinand, ))., Peading, Feb. 14, 1808; res. Peading. Vt. 
2t). Horatio Gates, b., Peading. March j; 1810: d. in infancy. 

30. Josiah 1)., b., Peading, March l."), 1812: d.. Prandon. Vt.. ,lune 18. 
1882. 

31. Gk()1{(;i-. Washington (7), I). May :il. 1781; d. Feb. 7, 18.-.1. A 
carpenter; res. in Temple until 1820, when he removed to Springtield. 
Vt. He .served as selectman. 1811. '12. '1:5. and also held the ollices of 
ensign, lieut. and captain in the militia. He m. Ilaimab Mansur. )>.. 
Temple, Oct. i;{, 1778. Children: 

32. Washington, I). May 12, 180;{: d. in infancy. 

33. Charles, b. Oct. 2.'5, 180."); res. in Chester. Vt. 

34. (Jeoige Washington, b. Feb. 24, 1807; d. Fel). 4. 1842. 

35. .\manda. b. Oct. II. 1808; d. Feb. 21. 1872. 

30. Laura Ann. ).. Aug. .-.. 1810: res. in Springtield. Vt. 



GENEALOGIES : IIERLIHY. 595 

37. Abby, b. Jan 29, 1812: ros. in Boston. Mass. 

38. Hanson, b. Oct. 21. 1S14; res. in California. 

3i). Hannah, b. Ano;. 10. 1810: res. in Spnnjjjfiold. Vt. 

40. Horace Emery, b. .Inly 2. ISIS; d. April 12. 1S72. 

41. Harriot, I). May «, 1S20: d. in infancy. 

42. Henry, b. Juno 2;{, 1S22; d. April 1!). 1S41. 

43. HoiJATK) CtATKS (H), b. Doc. 1. 17S2. A carpontor and larnior; 
ros. in ^lanchostor and Si)rin<?fi(»ld. Vt. In early manhood ho united with 
the Cont;. Ch. of whii-h ho was a deacon. He was an earnest worker in 
the cause of tenii)erance and human freedom. His survivin<? dan. writes 
of him: "'My father lived in one sense an uneventful life: a man upright 
ill every walk of life, with a strong purpose to bo that -noblest work of 
(;od, an lionest man.' " lie ni., 1804, Polly Bates, who d. Ai)ril 2;!. 184(t: 
ni.. 2d, ^Frs. I.ouiso Burgess, a sister of his first wife. Children : 

44. Mary. b. May IG, 180,"); m., May, 1823, George G. IJarnard. 

45. Horatio B., b. Aug. 4, 1807; m. Abbio Gale. 

4«. Christina, 1). May 4, 1809; m., Sept., 18;{9. Edward Swift. 

47. :Martha, b. Doc. li. 181G; m.. May, IS-'U, Oscar Brown. 

4H. Porsis Hall, b. Juno i:]. 1818; m.. Jan. 10. 1840. Beturn .M. I'nder- 
hill; ros. Dorset. Vt. 

4J>. David Lewis, b. ^laich 20. 1827. A lawyer; was district judge in 
.Missouri for twelve years, and is now Assistant Secretary of the Interior 
in Washington, D. C. 

50. John Sillivan (i);, b., Wilton, Jan. ;J0, 1785; d., Macond), 111., 
Is70. Ho res. in Beading, Vt., Laporte, Tnd., and Macomb. Ho was a Free 
Mason, became a niond)er of the Pros. Ch. when 70, and was an olilor in 
it until his death; noted for his biblical knowledge. Ho ni., Cavendisli. 
Vt., June ."), 1818, .Mary Morrison, who was b.. Peterborough. Dee. 11. 
1798, ;iiid d., Laporto. 184:i. Children : 

51. Sarah, b., Beading. Vt., March Ln 1819; m.. Soj.t. (i, IS.'js. Oharlec 
F. Ingalls; ros. in northern Illinois. 

52. Alice Bates, b.. Beading, Vt., Feb. 17, 1821 ; in. Andrew Goodell : 
in., 2d, Leonard H. Woodworth. 

The four next children, throe sons and a dau., d. in infancy. 

53. John II., I).. Beading. Vt.. June 19, 182r): d.. Laporte. hid.. Nov. 
12. 1S4;{. 

54. Mary A., I)., Beading, \t.. Oct. 9. 1828; m.. July 1. 1S44. Orlando 
F. Piper. 

55. Eli/abetli, d. in Cavendish; m. and had three children. 

50. Daniel Webster, b., Cavendish. Vt., Xov. 20, IS-T); ros. in Chicago. 
57. Martha A., b. March 11, 1840; ni., Sept. 1, 18.59, John B. McMillan. 
The above named family except Daniel AV. wore all born in Ite.idiiig. 
Vt., and the five now living are res. of Illinois. 

IlKiri.lin FAMILY. 

1. .loiix IlKiM.iiiv. li. in Inland. He bought the l.irm on which he 
lives. .\ug. 20, isns; l»ought the adjoining farm of Michael IMiiey. May. 
1880, and bought the Baker jilace, near the cemetery in East Wilton, in 



396 



HISTORY OF WILTON. 



1SS4. IIo in., P>b. 2(j. IS.")!), Kate Ilannar. b.. Irelaiul. Feb. 14, 1839. 
t'liililren : 

2. Man Amu b. Dec. 2'.l. IS.Vj ; d. .So))!. 14. 1870. 

3. llaiiiiali Josepliiiie, 1). ,Iaii. 1, 18G1. 

4. MauiU-e, b. Dee. ."). 18(;2. 

5. David Walter, b. Au<>'. 18, 18(U. 

6. .loliii Fniiieis. b. .liiiie ;{0, ISGO. 

7. Jo^ei.li Mieliael, b. April 2, ISOS. 
S. Katie Jane, b. Fel). 4, 1S70. 

♦>. Patiiek Henry, b. May 27. 1872. 

10. William Artliur. b. Jan. .",. 1874. 

11. Charlie Edwanl. b. \<>v. 10, 1875. 

12. Alice Frane.'s. b. Aui;-. ;{, 1877. 
i:j. Elizabeth .May. b. Mareh 12. 188(1. 

lIKinnCK FAMILY. 

From tlie (ien. IJej^ister ot the family of Jlerriek, ])ublished by lion. 
Jedediah Ilerrick in 184(i, we learn that ''the tradition? of this very 
ancient family claim their descent from Ericke. :i Danish chief, who 
invaded Britain, durin'i; the reign of Alfred the Great, and having been 
vanqnished by that kin*-', was compelled witli liis followers to repeople 
the wasted districts of East Anolia ; the f>,-ovQrinnent of whidi lie held as 
a lief of tlie Enjilish crown. lie is recou;nized in history as ' Ericke. King 
of tlie Danes, who held the coiintrie of East Anglia." "" Tlie line is traced 
down throngh '' Eric the Forester," to " Ileneiie Hiiick. llericke or Iler- 
rick, of the eleventh "eneration from King Eiiike." I'revlons to tliis 
time the name is sjielled in at least seventeen dilVcniit ways. Imt after 
that time the orthography is Ilerrick. 

1. IlKXiiY IlKinaCK. the Anglo-American ancestor of a numerous 
race in this country, was b. 1(104; d. Kwl. He came from Eeicester, 
England, to Naumkeag, then lirst named Salem, .luiie 24,1(129. He m. 
Editha, dan. of Hugh J^askin of Salem, and settled at •'C"ai)e Ann Syde." 
'•over against .Massies."" Of their eight children two have descendants 
res. in Wilton. ChildriMi : 

2. Thomas, 111. Hannah Oidway. 

3. Zacharie. baptized Dec. 2."), UVMi. 

4. Ephraim. bai>tized Feb. 11, ir,;{S. 

5. Henry (10), baptized .Tan. K!, I(i40. 
.Joseph (10), baptized Aug. (J. 1(J4.">. 
Elizabeth. l)aptized .July 4, H!47. 
.John, baptized :May 2."). KmO. 
Ijcnjamin, d. alxmt lt!7r). 
Hknkv (.'»), baittized .7an. Id. 1(1 10. 

farm in Beverly; m. Eydia . Children: 

11. Lydia. baptized Sept. 2(i, ISfJtJ: m. Forter . 

12. .Joseph (IH). baptized Sept. 20. KUUi. 
i:{. Flizabeth, baptized Dec. (J. 1(J(;8; m. Isaac Woodbury 
14. Samuel, baptized 1G70. 



0. 



10. 



He inherited the pat« 



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GENEALOGIES ; IIERRICK. 397 

15. Jonathan, baptized 1072. 

Hi. JosKi'll («), hapti/A'd Auj;. (1. Kil."). He res. at Cherry Hill. Salcni. 
lie III. .Sarah Leach. Child : 

17. .losei.li (23). 1). April i', KUh. 

l.S. .JosKril (12). haitti/cd Sept. 2(!. KiC.d. He res. in Beverly: was 
eai»tain (if a troop ot mounted rangers in the Freneh war. He in. Mary 
. Children: 

10. Henry (2J)),'h. 8ept. !), 1G8S. 

20. Lydia. b. May 21), KiOl; in. Bcnjaniin Woodl)ury. 

21. Joanna, b. l(j!)5; in. Ebenezer JIayinond. 

22. Joshua, b. Feb. 22, l(U)8-m>. 

23. JosKiMi (17). b. April 2, 10(i7: d. Sept. 11, 1749. He res. in Bev- 
erly, Marblehead and Topstield. He in., prior to 1(590, EHzabeth . 

Children : 

21. Israel, b. Sept. M). 1090. 

25. Bcnjaniin (:J4), b. Ai)ril 14. 1700. 

2«. N(!heniiah. baptized 1702. 

27. Mary, baiitized 1700. 

28. Josepli, baptized 1709. 

29. llEXUV (19), b. Sept. 9, 1088; d. 1755. He res. in Beverly and 
was captain in the P'reneli and Indian war. He in.. Dee. 1. 1709. Joanna 
Woodl)tu'y. Chihhen: 

30. Mary b. Xuv. 11, 1711; ni. Lareiiui. 

31. Joseph, b. July 18, 1714. 

32. Henry (38), b. Oct. 5, 1710. 

33. Eunice, b. May 1, 1719; m. Samuel Gates. 

31. Benjamin (25), b. April 14, 1700; d. 1773; res. in Beverly and 
Methuen. He ni., 1720, Lydia Hayward. Children: 
35. Israel, b. Dec. 3, 1721. 
3«. Edward (10). b. Jan. 0. 1724. 

37. Lydia. b. March is. 1720. There were ten other children in tlie 
family. 

38. IlKNKY (32), b. Oct. 5, 171(i: d. Dec. 9, 1780: res. in Beverly; a 
colonel in the Bevolution, and representative to the Mass. Legislature. 
He ill. Anna Batchelder. Children : 

39. Joseph (17), b. Feb. 15. 17:i'<. There were seven other ihildren in 
the family. 

10. Edwaku (3«), b. Jan. (i, 1724; d. Sept. 22. 1756; res. in Methuen. 
He. in., Oct. 9, 1744. Sarah Kiinball. Children : 

11. Lydia. l)aplized June 2, 1751. 

12. Sarah, baptized June 2, 1751. 
43. :Mary. baptized June 2, 1751. 
41. Anna, baptized June 2, 1751. 
45. Benjamin, b. Dec. 0, 17.52. 
4G. Edward (58), b. Oct. 9, 17.51. 

47. JosKi'ii (39), b. Feb. 15. 17:}8: d. Sept. ili, 1810. He was of 
Beverly, and removed to tJreeiifield. where he was tor many years a 



398 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

magislniU', reprcst'iitativc. itc. He in., March .{l. 17(il, Anna Jackson. 
Children : 

48. Anna. h. Oct. 22. 17(11. 

49. Pyain (08), b. Dee. 23, 17G3. 

50. Bethiali, b. June 17, 17(JG. 

51. Georjje, b. June l(i. 1770. 

52. Wilkes. 53. Axaniia. 54. Mary. 55. Joanna. 5(». Kuth. 
All b. in Greenfiekl: no dates. 

57. ilannab, 1). .March 3, 1708. 

58. Edwahd (4«), b. Oct. 'J, 1754; d. Feb. 25,1811. He was from 
Andover, and came to AVilton about 1779. lie i)urchased a part of the 
e.state of Caleb Putnam, deceased; also land of John Cram, as is shown 
by deeds dated 17!)!) and 1782. He al.so bouf^ht the mills at Barnes's Falls, 
and occupied them until his death, lie was three years, or more, in tlie 
Army of the devolution. After the adoption of the constitution of New 
Hampshire, he was chosen tirst lieut. in Capt. Jona. IJurtonV co. of militia. 
He m., Nov. 18. 177!), Mary, dan. of Joseph Holt. See Holt j^en. (67). 
(Children : 

59. Benjamin, b. Dec. IH. 178U; res. in Andover. Mass.: m. Elsie 
Nugent. 

00. Mary, b. April 13, 1782; m. Dr. John Putnam. See Putnam gen. 
(Jl. George (71), b. Feb. 12, 1784. 

02. Edward (78), b. Oct. 20, 1785. 

03. Sarah, b. Dec. 27, 1788; ni. IJev. Josiah Peete of Norridgewock. 
Me. They had tliree chiklren. 

04. Anna, b. Dec. (i, 17l)U; m. Elijah Stockwell; res. in Wilton. 
65. Isra_el (89), b. July 9, 1794. 

06. Diadamia, b. Jan. 1, 1797; d. Feb. (>, 1797. 

67. Larkin, b. Dec. 10, 1799. A tanner and carpenter. He m., May 
17, 1827, Sarah Sheldon. They had two daughters, of whom we have 
found no record. 

68. PVAM (49), b. Dec. 23. 17(i3; d. Dec. 23. 184(i. After his third 
marriage he removed from Greentleld to Wilton, and res here the remain- 

iler of his life, lie m. Mehitabei Fuller. He m., 2d, Parker. He 

m., 3d, Feb., 1827, Mrs. Sarah Stiles. He n,i., 4th, 3Iarch 28, 1837, Betsey 
Flint. See Flint gen. (27). Children by 2d wife : 

69. Sabra, b. 1«()5; d. Oct. 22. 1857; m. Samuel W. Bridges. See 
Bridges gen. (23). 

70. Henry, b. 1SU7; d. Oct. 13, 1803; umn. 

71. Gkoi{<;k (61), b. Feb. 12, 1784. After his marriage he resided a few 
years in Vermont. He m. Mary, dau. of Joel Holt. See Holt gen. (1(»2). 

72. Amos (95), b. July, 1809. 

73. l.arkin, b. 1812; d. Sept. 6, 1831. 

74. Mary, h. 1810; d. April 13, 1832. . 

75. Daniel, m. and witli his l)rotlier, Israel, for several years owned 
tlie Stockwell farm. They sold their farm in 18.55 and removed to west- 
ern New York. In a few years Israel returnetl to Wilton, but Daniel 



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GENEALOGIES : HEKRICK. 399 

rciiniimd and il. thori". lie liad several ehildrcii. of whom wo have no 
reeord. 

76. Isiael. h. Nov.. 1S21 : d. April 17. 1S77; m. Elliot; liad 

several children. 

77. (Jeorge, in. and went west. 

78. EuwAHl) (62), b. Oct. 29, 1785 ; d. Dec. !), 1873. A miller, farmer 
and carjtenter. He res. in Wilton, I.yndeboroujjfh, Lowell and Xnshua. 
lie m., Dec. 27, 1810, Nancy JJarrett, wlio d. Nov. 27, 1821. Se*- Barrett 
gen. (2). lie m., 2d, Nov. 22. 182:), Mary Andrews. Children : 

79. Edward Barrett, b. April 11, 1812; d. Nov., 1878; n). A mason, 
ami for many years a master mechanic in building the factories and 
boarding houses in Lawrence, Mass. 

80. Mary Jane, b. Sept. 17, 1814; m . Jan. 22, 18;{5, Joel Ilesselton. 
See Ilesselton ffan. (23). 

81. Eliza Ann, b. June 2, 1816; m. Oscar G. Ingalls. 

82. Charles Prescott, b. April 27, 1818; m; a mason. 

83. Nancy Dodge, b. July 4, 1820; m., Oct., 1841, Silas E. Winn, who 
d. July 27, 1844. By him she had one daughter. Slie m., 2d, Nov. 27, 
184.5, I'ierce Cage. See Cage gen. 

84. Alonzo, b. Dec. 0, 1827; d. July 1!». 1854. 

85. John A., b. Nov. 30, 1839. 

86. Harriet J., I). Dec. 20, 1831. 

87. Andrew J., b. June 5, 1834; d. 1801. 

88. Clymenia Frances, b. April 5, 1838. 

89. ISKAKL (65), b. July 9, 1794. lie grad. from the Medical School. 
Dartmouth Coll.: res. in Wilton, Hillsborough and Lyndeboroiigh. He 
changeil from the Allopathic to the Homeopathic method of medical treat- 
ment. He was a representative in the General Court and town clerk. He 
was a strong opjionent of slavery, lie m. Eliza II. Burns, wlio was b. 
Nov. 24, 1802, and d. April 20, 1808. He m., 2d, Emeliue, dau. of Joseph 
and Chloe (Abbot) Gray. Children: 

90. Eliza Diadamia. 

91. Lafayette. 

92. William J. 

93. Edward Horatio. 

94. Benjamin Goodwin. 

95. Amos (72), b. July, 1809: d., New Orleans, June 17, 1803. He 
enlisted in the Sixteenth Kegt., N. II. V. He m. Betsey B. Larkin of 
Lyndeborough, who d. Aug. 13, 1878, aged (i8 yrs., 7 mos. Children : 

96. Larkin (103), b. Aug. 4, 1835. 

97. Charles, b. Dec. 3, 1837; d. Dec. 21, 1870; res. in Penn. He m. 
Cordelia Mills. 

98. Mary Ann. b. Dec. 15, 1838; unm. ; res. in Lynn. 

99. Harriet F., b. Sept. 20, 1840; res. in Greenville: m.. Sept. 3. 
18(i2, II. M. Livingston. They have one son. 

100. Pirl, b. Sept. 1 I, 1S42; d. of disease June 13, 18(i3. He enlisted, 
Aug. 21. 1802. as a recruit, and was <;nrolled in Co. D, Fourth llegt.. 
N. 11. V. 



400 HISTORY or WILTON. 

101. HftSfV Anna. b. June 24. 18(5."): res. in Fitchburg, Ma.'i.-. ; in., 
Jan. 12, 1S(>4, (ieorge A. Sawyer. They have one daughter. 

102. George VV.. b, Aug IS, 1S47. He enlisted Aug. 12, 18G4, and was 
enrolled in Co. IJ.. Eighth Kegt., X. II. V. He ni.. July 12. 1S70. Naomi 
F. Smith. They have one daughter. 

103. Lakkik (9G), b. Aug. 4, 1835; d. July 12, 1883. A seetion liand 
on the railroad for several years. He bought a part of the Kiug farm on 
whieh he lived the rest of his life. He was an industrious ami good 
citizen. He m., Jan. 14, 1858, Sarah J. Tenney. Children: 

. 104. Elmer E., b. Oet. 31, 1838; d. July, 18(11. 

105. Mary ElHe, b. Jan. 23. ISC] : d. July 12, 1887: m.. May, 5, 1880. 

George M. Hartshorn. See Hartshorn gen. (34). 

10(}. Annie E., b. June 4. 1S(;2. 

107. Charles M., b. Sept. 1(1, 18(iO. 

lOH. Bessie jNl., b. Mareh 27, 1874. 

lOJ). Ilattie M.. b. Jan. 23. lS7(i. 

HESSEI/roX. HASELTINE Oil HESEETINE FAMILIES. 

In the early records of Wilton are found the names of Natliaiuel and 
Nathan llaselline.* \Vhether they were lirothers or not. we liave no evi- 
dence. From rei'ords of deeds and transeiipts of I'oads. w(! learn that 
Nathaniel Haseltine owned and lived on the farm now owned l>y Janu's 
Burton. He was chosen in 1774 surveyor of highways. He sold his land 
in 177(). We have found no record of his family. His name and that of 
Nathan Haseltine are signed to the resolve, dated June 3, 177G, " to 
defend by arms the united Colonies .-igainst tlie hostile attempts of the 
British Fleets and Armies."" Among the papers left by the late Major 
.lonathan Burton the following items are found <jf services rendered in tlie 
army of the Kevolution : "Nathan Haseltine four montlis by his sou 
David in the tlirei' years" .service, for which he paid after his son returned 
sixteen dollars."' *' David Haseltine four months in the three years' ser- 
vice, personal."" ■' Stephen Butterlield twelve months by Nathaniel 
Haseltine in the Canada voyage in 177G, for which lie i)aid £2 2s."" '' Lt. 
Josepli Huttt;rtield eighteen months in three years' service by David 
Heseltine, for which he p;iid £15."" From the above we learn that Natluin 
Heseltine was the father of David, and prob.ibly of Nathan, Jun. David 
Heseltine m., June 111, 1782, Hannah, youngest dau. of .Folin <'ram, and 
settled in Vermont. AVe have no record of liis children. The late Sumner 
Hesselton was his grandson. 

Sumner Hesselton came to Wilton in 1830; d. Jan. 5, 1885, aged 70 yrs., 
H) nios. He bought tlie farm east of Wilton Centre, formerly owned 
by Samuel Sheldon, and removed to it in 1850. On account of failing 
health he sold his farm, Nov., 1870, and removed to the East village 
in 1S73. He m.. Oct. 5, 1S4S, Betsev A. Sheldon; n. ch. 



* Wc find tlu' iiaiiiL' sju'IUmI in ditrereiit wiiys*, l>ut in Wilton it is usually written, Hi 
selton. — [S. I'utniiiu. 




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GENEALOGIES : HESSELTON. 401 

1. X ATIIAN IIi:>Si;i,T<>N. .It X.. III. IMirhc — — . ( liildini : 

2. IMicl.c. h. Ai)iil.{0. 177fi. 

;{. .loliii. h. ,1.111. •_»4. 1770: 111.. April 17. l>;(ts. Sally, .lati. of .lohn 
Baldwin. 

4. Nalhaii (»). b., aiioiiliiij; to the Icsiimoiiy of tin- l.it<' David I'lit- 
iiaiii of I.yiiiiel»oroii;;li. on tlio spot wliciv the i^lass faitory at Soiilli 
Lyiid<'l)oroiij^li iiuw stands. 

o. SanuH'l. The fhiireli locords of Wilton show iliat tlw aliovc iianu-d 
four c-liiidiL'ii wcri' baptized Oct. 2(1, 17S:{. 
<J. Louis. Itapti/i'd Nov.. (J, 17S5. 
7. Hetty. l)apti/.ed Sept. 2S. 17SS. 

5. .Sarali, liaplised .Sept. 20. 17!t(l. 

*.). Nathan (4), d. Jan. 4, ISU. He removed to Weston, Vt.. whore 
his three oldest children were born; the two youiiojest were born in 
Andover. Vt. He ni., ISO,"), Prmlenee, dau. of Timothy llaldwiii of Wil- 
ton. After the death of her husband she returned to Wilton with all her 
fhildien. except Daniel, and d. Au<--. 12. IS.VI. See IJaldwin .i;<'ii. (14). 
cliildren: 

10. Abel, b. Feb. So, ISOti; uniii. A j>ood mechanie: rt!s. in NVilton. 

11. Daniel (15), b. Nov. 11, 1807. 

12. Joel (24). b. Oet. !), ISOt). 

13. Xutlianiel (2!»), b. Au<>-. i;i. ISIl. 

14. Hannah, b. April 7. 18i;}; d. Nov. Ki, ISS,"). She in.. CKt. Id. 1S12. 
Calvin Carlton, who was b.. Barre, Vt., Nov. 4, 1811. 

15. 1)axii:l (11), b. Nov. 11, 1807; d. June 24, 1877; res. in Vt. ; m. 
Hairiet (handler. Their three sons all served in the army, ('liildien: 

1(). Hattie K.. b. Dec. l.'}. 1S;W. 

17. Daniel H., b. May !», ls;!(;. 

18. Bela ('., b. Uet. (i, 1840: d. ,lan. 12. 1S(;2. He enlisted in a west- 
ern re<;iinent, and d. in the army. 

19. Helen M.. b. Oct. 11, 1842; deceased. 

20. Marcia (32), b. Sept. (5, 1848. 

21. Lucius A., b. May l,i. 184(J. 

22. Lucia A., b. May l.'), 184(1. 

23. Lucy A., b. April 4, 1840. 

24. J»)i;i, (12), b. Dct. !), ISO!). Wlien about seven years old, he went 
to live with Lieut. Jolm Stiles, where he remained until he began to learn 
the mason's trade with .Samuel Sheldon. With the exception of a few 
years lie ha.s lived in Wilton 
Legislature. He m.. Jan. 2 
(80). Children: 

25. Charles (34), b. May 27. iS.'Jd. 
2(>. Nancy .lane (38;, b. Dec. l.J, ISH. 

27. Mary Josephine, b. Oct. 2:{, IS J.",; d. Jan. 2!l. is.'.o. 

2H. Liieila Caroline (42j, b. Aug. 2,"., 1S4M. 

29. Natiianiij. (13), I». Aug. i;j, ISII ; d. Sept. II, iss). a car|.on- 
ter. He m., April 28, 1840, Mary D,, dau. of Frederic and Mary D. 
Hutchinson, who d. Jau. 28, 1880, aged (iG yia., 3 mos. Children : 



He was twice chosen represc 


iital 


live to the 


IS.T), Mary ,L Heriick. See 


He 


nick gen. 



402 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

30. Maiy A., b. 1.^41 ; d. .Sept. 24. 18U1. 

31. Timothy C, b, 1847: d. April !), 1S70. 

32. Maucia (20). b. Sept. (i, 1843; m., Sept. l!l. 1S(>1. Oiiiii P. Rus- 
sell, who \va^ b., I.yiuleborouj^h. 18:57. A hou-^o painter and lias res. in 
VVillon ab(.ut 20 years. Child: 

33. Ini(>«^enc V. (Kussell). b. Ucl. '.), 18(i(j; d. June VS. 1S7U. 

3-1. (iiAUKKs (2."i), b. May 27, 183G. He i.s a .stone and brii-k mason. 
His father and lie own an exeellent granite (piarry, whieh they have 
worked for several years. He has served several years as seleelnian. He 
m.. April !), 18(53, Emily A. Kussell. Children : 

35. Edward Wilson, b. April Ui. 18G5. 

36. Horaee Wilson, b. Nov. 7. 18(i8 ; d. July l.i. LS7.i. 

37. 3label Josepliine, b. Jan. 21. 1871 : d. May 11. 1S71. 

38. Xancv Jaxk (2«). b. Dee. i;{, 1841; m., Aug. 27. 18(18, Joseph 
AVoodbury Howard, of the furniture inanufaeturin<>" company in Nashua. 
Children : 

3y. Cliarles Woodbury (Howard; . b. Uet. 28, LSCH. 

40. Frank Barrett (Howard), b. Sept. 20, 1871. 

41. Mary Hesselton (Howard), h. Aug. 14. I87(i. 

42. Llella C. (28), b. Aug. 2.'). 184!l ; m.. June 12. 1870. Freeman 
Bailey; a farmer ami furniture maker. Child : 

43. Ethel Josei)hine (Bailey), b. Dec. 25», 1874. 

HICKEV FAMILY. 

1. John B. Hickkv, b., Ireland, Nov. 21, 1840; came to Wilton in 
18fi3. In 18H5 he bought the farm on which he has since res., nud, in 1870, 
bought the cast quarter of lot No. 18, lifth range. He has served three 
years as selectman, and is at present, 188(>, one of the supervisors of the 
check list. He m.. Feb. Ki. 18(i7, >lary Herlihy. b.. Ireland. Sept. !». 1841. 
Children : 

2. Hannah, b. April 24, 1871. 

3. David, b. Oct. l'.», 187:5. 

4. Nellie, b. Feb. 14. 1870. 

5. William. 1). Dec. 17, 1877. 

HOLT FAMILIES. 

1. Nicholas Holt, b. 1()02. He sailed in >liip .lainos. of London, 
from Southampton, England, April (1, 11)35, and reached Boston on the third 
day of June. In the list of passengers lie is enrolled as •• Nicholas Holt of 
Hoiiisey, tanner." He tirst settled in Newbury, and, in 1(144, removed w ith 
his family to Andover. His first wife. Eli/a beth. d.. Andover. Nov. !t. Kl.Vi. 
He 111., 2d, Hannah, widow of Daniel liolf and dau. of Humphrey lirad- 
street; she d.. Andover. June 30, 1GG5. He m., 3d, 3lay 21, l(i(5(;. Mrs. 
Martha Freston. He had by liis first wife four sons and four (laughters; 
by his second wife, one son and one daughter. The Holts of Wilton are 
descended from the four sons of the tirst wife, named below: 

2. Samuel (6), b., Newbury, Oct. l>, l(i41. 

3. Henry (0), b., Andover, 1644. 



GENEALOGIES : HOLT. 403 

4. Nk-hohi^ Cl3). h. 1(147. 
o. JaiiR-s (l(i), b. l(i:>l. 

6. fSAMlKl. ('2), b.. Ncwbuiy. Ocl. '1. 10(1 ; rl.. Aiidovfr. Nov. 7. 1703. 
Children by his wife, Surah : 

7. Samuel (18), b. Au<?. .{, KwO. 

8. .John (20). b. about 1U72. 

{). llEXRV (3). b., Audover, 1(>44: d. Jan. 17, 1710. He in. Sarah Bal- 
lard ; 1,4 eh. : we {^ive the names of three : 

10. Oliver (23), b. Jan. 14. 1(;71. 

11. .lames (25). b. Sei)t. o, 107.1. 

12. ilumiihrey (27), b. Sept. •-'•_', IWl.J. 

13. XiriioLAs (4), b. 1047 : d. Oet. S. 1715. lie m.. Jan. S. 1679, 
Mary, dau. of llobcrt IJu-ssell. Children: 

14. Xieholas (29). b. Dee. 21. I0S3. 
lo. Thomas (32), b. Aug. 10, KiSO. 

10. Jamks (5). b. lO.jl; d., of sniali-pox. Dee. l.J. lOlU). lie m., Oet. 
1L>. 107.'). Hannah Allen. Child: 

17. Tiniulhy (34). b. Jan. 'lo. 1083. 

15. Sa.mlkk (7). b. Aug. 3. 1070: d. July 20, 1717. He in., Mareh 28, 
l(il)3. Hannah Farnum. who d. Jan. 30, 17.18, aged !)1 yrs. Child: 

n. John (37), b. 1707. 

20. John (8), b. about 1072; ni.. July 17. 1712, Mehitable Wilson. 

21. John (41), b. May, 1713. 

22. Elizabeth, b. June, 1718; m., Sept. 18, 1744, Timothy Holt (52). 

23. Oi.ivi:i{ (10), b. Jan. 14, 1071 ; m., Jan. 10. 101)7-08, Hannah Rus- 
sell; eh.; the son, named below, had deseendanls living in Wilton: 

24. Oliver (44). b. Ih-x-. 20, Ki'.KS. 

25. Jamk.s (.11), b. Sept. 3. 107.1: m., about 1700. Susamia rreston; 
4 I'll, beside the son named below : 

26. James (40), b. 1707. 

27. llLMriiUKV (12j, b. Sept. 22, 1003; m., about 1710. Abigail . 

by whom he had eight ehildren, of whom we, name one: 

28. Fitield (48), b,. Andover, July 28, 1717. 

20. Nicholas (14), b. Dee. 21, 1083. lie m. .Mary :Manning. by 
whom he had four ehildren: she d. Mareh 3, 17Hi. He m., 2d, April 12, 
1717. Doreas. dau. of Timothy and Hannah ((iraves) Abbot; she was b. 
May (i, 1008: l»y her he had six ehildren, of whom we name two: 

30. Timothy (52), b. Jan. 17, 1710. 

31. Doreas, b., Andover, Sept. 4, 1727: d. at Wilton. She m., as his 
seeond wile, Thomas Holt (50). 

.32. Thomas (15), b. Aug. 10, 1080: m.. Dee. 11. 1708, Aliec I'eabody, 
by whom he had eight ehildren. of whom we name one: 

33. Thomas (50), I). Mareh, 1712. 

34. TiMoTHV (17). b. Jan. 2.1. 1083: d. , Mareh 1, 17.1.s. He ni.. A].ril 
10, 170.1. Khoda Chiindler, who was b. Sej)t. 20, 1081. and d. Aug. 14, 170.1. 
They had ten ehildren, of whom we name two: 

35. Timothy (.58), b. April 10. 1714. 



404 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

36. Joseph (GO), b. R'b. 14. 171s. 

37. .loiix (19). b. 1707: m.. Oc-l. S. 17;!l. Mary Lewis: six childiPn, 
three of w lioin lived in Wilton : 

38. Jeremiah (74). b. March ^il. 1734. 

3J). Mary. I». April V>. 17;!7; m., Nov. 4. 17.")(i. .Samuel I'etteii-cill. 8ee 
Petteiiiiill gen. 

40. Amos (HS), b. May Ii. 1740. 

41. .loiiN (21). I). May. 171:^: he was killed by beiiij.- thrown Jrom a 
wa<;on wliile removing to >Vilton. He m. Kaeh*-! Fleteher of ( helmsford. 
Mass.. and had by lier ten children, two ot whom liave lived in >Viltou : 

42. Joel (101), b., Andover, Mass. 

43. Daniel (110), b., Andover. Mass.. 174(1. 

44. Oi.iVKU (24), b. Dec. 20, IGDS; d.. of small pox, Dec. 11. 17<iO. A 
blacksmith. He m., July ."), 1722, Susanna Wright, who d. Dec. 1. 17fiO. 
of small pox: eight children, of whom one lived in WiltiMi: 

io. Oliver (115). b.. Andover. Jan. 21. 1740. 

40. Jamks (26), b. 1707: m-. <H-I- -'2. 17:{o'. Mary Chandler: live chil- 
dren, of wliom the youngest lived in Wilton : 

47. Zela (118), b. Dec. 2!». 173S. 

48. Fii-ii:i.i> (28), b., Andover, July 2^, 1717: m.. Aug. ;{1. 1741. Abi- 
gail Taylor and removed to Wilton. Children : 

40. Anna, b., Andover, Sept. 2(;. 1742. 

50. Fitield (121), b. Oct. 29, 1744. 

51. Abigail, b. April 11, 174S. 

52. Timothy (30), b. Jan. 17. 17l!t: removed, aln.ut ]7(i'.». to Wilton, 
where he d. Nov., 1801. He m., Sept. is. 1741. Klizalx'th Holt (22) : tour 
children, of whom three lived in U'ilton : 

53. Elizal)eth, b. Nov. 2.), 174S: m. Isaac Kryc and removed to >Nillon. 
Sec Frye gen. (16). 

54. Hannah, b. Jan. IS. 17r)4; m. Kicbard Whitney. 

55. Sarah, b. May .Jl, 17r)7: m. \Villiam Pierce. 

56. Thomas (33). b. March. 1712: d.. Nov. 21. 177(;. He was reputed 
to be the largest laiul-holder in Andover, having owned land fur ji ndle or 
more in evcrv direction from his house. His wife. Dorcas. i> said to liave 
had the tirsl gig l)rought into the village, and to have excited no little 
wonder as she drove to mei^ting at a rate not quite orthodox. Perhaps 
our late respected townsman. •• Peddler Holt." inherited his fondness tor 
horses from his grandmother. Thomas in., Aug. L"). 1734. Hannah Kim- 
ball of Hoxford, who d. June 12. 174S. He m., 2d. Jan. 2(;. 174!». Dcucar- 
(31), dau. of Nicholas and Dorcas (Abbot) Holt. After the death of her 
liusbaiui she removed to Wilton. Thomas and Dorcas had six children, 
of whom the son. named below, lived in Wilton: 

57. William (129). b. Sept. 7. 17(;;{. 

58. TiMoTiiv (35). b. April Ki, 1714: m.. Fdi. 1.!. 17;nt. Hariiet Dane; 
five children, of whom the youngest lived in U ilton : 

50. F:/.ra (138), b. Marcfi 20. 17(;2. 

60. .Iom;i'II (36). it. Fel.. 14. 171s ; d.. Wilton. Aug.. 1780. Cirad. 



GENEALOGIES : HOLT. 405 

Il.-irvanl <'ollpg»^ \7:V.K aiul lor «omo yoais liail clinrjjfp of the Oraminar 
-cliool at Aiulovor. He >prvotl in tho »'xp«'(lirioii to Canada. 17.")S. and 
kppt a journal, which lia« hcpii |)ul)li.'ihod in tho Xcw Enjjland Historiral 
and (H'npalonit'al l{po;ister. lie reniovt'd to Wilton. 17(!.'>. and wa-; hiiisipd 
in ti'arhinit'. >\irv<'yin«: and inillino'. Ih* owned tho mill on the south sidp 
of .Mill I'.rook at liarne.*'^ Falls, afterwards known as tlie Herrick mill. 
Hp was town clerk tivp years, splpotman three years. Wesidp hpiiifj; eleoted. 
witli .lonathau Hurton. to fill vacanoies in the Itoard of selectmen, caused 
hy the death of Jfichard Taylor and the enlistment of Jacob Aihims. .fan., 
1777. H.' m.. .Ian. if. 174:.. Dolly .lohnson. who d. Dec. l.I. 17."..!: m.. id, 
April Itt. 17:.:.. Widow Mary IJussell. Cliildren: 

«1. .lo-.'ph (UG). h.. Auih.ver. .Sei.f. is. 174.".. 

ii'2. I)<.lly. I). Aug;.. 1747: d. youuji'. 

«3. IMioda. 1». July 17, 174!t: d. young. 

64. Dolly. 1). Oct. 4. I7.'>1 : m., Xov. 2<;. 17()7. Benjamin Farnum. 

«.». Simeon (lo.j). 1>. May 22. 17.V->. 

«(J. Ifhoda. h. Dec. 80. 175;!: d. Jan. S, 17r.o. 

07. -Mary. h. Xov. 24. 17."..'. : m.. Nov. IS, 1779, Kdward. son of Kdward 
and Sarah ( Kiml.alh llcrrick. See ITerrick gpu. (58). 

O.S. IMioda. I.. Oct. It;. 17.-.7: il. July .'.■.. 17it!t: m.. Nov. 2.".. 1778. John 
Dale. See Dale (jeii. (l(Ji. 

«». Valentine (104). I), about 17.-.S. 

70. Esther. 1.. March 2(i, 1700; drowned. 

71. Twins, I), and d. Auo-. Ki. 17<;2. 
7'2. Joshua, 1). N(.v. :.. 17(J.".. 

73. Esther, m. Ehene/.pr I'earson: they lived in Wilton for some 
years, then in Lyndel.orouuh. 

74. Jkukmiaii (38). I». March .il. K.il: d. ISIO. He came to Wiltou 
.it.out I7(il. and lived where Curtis Bellows now reside*. He m.. April 
21. 17.".<:. Hannah. <lau. of Barachias and Hannah (Holt) Abbot. She was 
b. May 2!i. I7:i7: d. Nov.. 1812. Children : 

75. Jeremiah, b. .June S. 17.".G: d. Oct. .'!. 1770. 
70. liarachias (173), b. Feb. 19, U'.-s. 

77. Amos, b. Feb. IG. 1700: d. Dec. 17S2. 

7S. Enodi. 1). Marcli 20, 1702. 

79. Elias. b. May.".. 1704. 

80. John. b. Sept. 10, 1700. 

81. Elijah, b. July 1:5,170s. 

82. Hannah, b. June 7, 177(». 

83. Phel)e. b. April 14. 1772. 

84. Ifhoda. I). Feb. .!. 1774. 

85. Timothy Abbot, b. Oct. .{. 177.".: d. Aua;. 22. 1777. 
S(>. Jeremiah, b. Dec. 17, 177S. 

87. Tinn.thy Abbot, b. Aufj. 24. 17SI. 

88. Aak.s (40). b. >[ay 9. 1740: res. on the farm now owned by 
• 'harles Mooi-e: m.. June 29. 1701. .lemima Ingalls. Children: 

89. I.vdia. b. .Ian. 17. 1702. 



406 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

90. Anio?, 1). Oor. 2. 1704: d. Aug. 11. 17G7. 

1)1. Uaiiiiah. b. Jan. 11. 1707. 

92. Am()> (ISO). I). Oct. 20. 170.s. 

93. Sarah, 1).. Tan. i;}, 1771. 

94. ' Isaiah, h. Sept. 28, 1772. 

9r». IVtor, h. .Tunp S. 1774; d. Sept. if, 1774. 

9<;. IVter. h. Aug. 24. 177.J: d. April :{0. 1777. 

97. Abel. h. Sept. 11, 1777. 

98. Lf'vi. b. .Tune 28. 178(1. 

99. T.('\vi=;, 1). .July 4, 1782. 

100. Chloe, 1). Sept. 4, 1784, [?] ; ni. William L. Bales. 

101. JoKi. (42), b. Andover, Mass.; d., Milford, June 28. 1847. He 
served three j'ears from Wilton in the Revolutionary army. 1I<' m.. Xov.. 
1780, j'olly Coburn. See Amos Coburn gen. (2). ('hildien: 

102. Polly, b. April 17. 1787: m. (Jeorge, son of Edward and Mary 
( Holt) Herriek. See Ilerrick gen. (71). 

103. Betsey, b. Sept. 0, 178t». 

104. I'atty, b. .July 18, 17!)1 : m. Oliver Perliam. .hui. 

105. Joel, b. April 28, 179;^. 
100. Daniel, b. May 22, 179.5. 
107. Sally, b. May"l8, 1797. 
lOM. Paciiel, b. July 31 , 1801 . 

109. Nehemiah, b. May 9, 180;{; res.. .ACilford. 

110. Damf.i. (43), 1)., Andover. >[ass., 1740; d. Xov. a. 1778. He 
c-ame to Wilton and settled on the place of whieh a i»art is now owned by 
his grandson, Mark Holt. He m. .Mchitable. dan. (d' Jacob and Su-ianna 
(Styles) INitnam. Children : 

111. Mehitable. b. S.-pt. 11. 1708; m.. Feb. 20. 1791. .Tames Abbot of 
Billerica, ^Nlass. 

112. Daniel (1S8), b. Oct. 29, 1709. 

113. Elizabeth, b. April 20, 1772; m. Abiel Holt of Milford. 

114. Caleb, b. Oct. 10, 1777; d. over 90 years of age. Before marriage 
he went to Weld. Me., and settled near Webb's Pond, rhree miles from any 
house. Once a week he went to his neighbor's for his waslnng and for 
bread, potatoes and i)ork, which, with trout caught in an eel-pot set in;he 
brook, made his living, ihiving matters somewhat arranged, he moved 
Ins wife there, and for many years cleared from 2.') to 40 acres of land and 
sowed it with wheat or rye. He m., Feb. 12, 1801, Elizabeth, dan. of 
Timothy and Hannah Gray. See Gray gen. (15). He m.. 2d. ISKI. 
Phebe (Abbot) Fiske, who was b. Aug. 24. 1772. twin sister of Dor^-as. 
wife of his brother, Daniel (1S8). 

115. Oi.iVKl} (45), ))., Andover. Mass.. Jan. 24. 1740. He lived on lot 
No. 12, sixth range; the place afterwards owned by the Pev. Thomas 
Beede. He m., Oct. 8, 1701, Eunice Baymond of iJeveriy. Mass. ( hildreii : 

110. Eunice, 1». July 2r), 1704. 

117. Oliver, b. Feb. i;{, 1700. 

118. Zki.a (47). b. Dec. 29. U.iS. He removed to Wilton, lived near 



GENEALOGIES : HOLT. 407 

the lu'uUlle of rlie town nnd. nboiu 1790. weiU to Bethel. Mp. Up ni.. Xov. 
10, 17(;2. Pn*c-ill:i. d;\n. nf Baradiin-s and Hannah (Holr) Ahhot : four 
children beside the two named below: 

UU. Pri^eilla. I). .Iiiiie 2. 17(1S: ni. .lolin Steams of Bethel, Me. 

120. Biidoer. 

121. FiKiELU (50). b. Oct. 2t>, 1744. It is not known when he came 
to AVilton.biit we find the record of a deed, dated Sept. 4, 1772, from 
Fifield Tlolt to Filield. .Inn., conveyino; one-lialf of lot Xo. 11, third range : 
also a deed, dated April 1."). 1770, in wlildi Fitield and Fitield. Jun.. c(»n- 
ve}- to Amos Holt 01 acres of the east part of the same lot. the i)lace 
where the (piarry of .1. and C. llesselton now is. Fitield m.. Xov. ."). 1772. 
Anna Lakin of I'epperell. Mass. Children : 

122. Xathan Taylor, b. Aug. 2, 177:^: d. Xov. 12. 1774. 

123. Xatlian Taylor, b. Feb. 2;{, 177."). 

124. Fitield. b. Xov. 17. 1770; d. young. 

125. Edmund, b. March 7, 177S. 
12«. Betty, b. Xov. ID, 1780. 
127. Polly, b. Aug. ;{. 17S . 

12.S. Fitield. b., probably at Ilollis, March 27. 17S4. He grad., Mid- 
dlebury College. ISIO; studied at Andover Theological Seminary, ISIO to 
1S1:5; was settled over the Cong. Cli., Bloomfield, Me. 

12J). William (57), b. Sept. 7, 170.'$; d., Andover, Mass., Dec. 2.}, 
1810. He removed to Wilton and lived on lot Xo. 7, seventli range, the 
farm previously owned by Kichard Whitney, and afterward returned to 
Andover. He m., July 20. 1784, Elizabeth Jones, wlio d., AVeld. Me., 
1820. Children: 

130. Jacol), b. Dec. 1.'!. 1784; m. 

131. Stephen. 1). April 11. 1780: m. a dan. of Moses Lovejoy; res. 
Weld. Me. 

132. William, b. March 0. 1788; a shipmastei-; d. on the Ifio Grande, 
Africa. Oct. 22, 1820. 

133. Elizabeth, b. March 12. 1700; d. March. 1707. 

134. Joseph (198), b. Jan. 28, 1702. 

135. Asa. b. ]S[ay .">. 1704. He learned tlie cari)enter"s trade, but. soon 
after coming of age. went to Maine and became a sea captain. He in. 
Alletlienia Buttertield of Weld. .Ale. 

13«. Xathan, m.; res. Weld. Me. 

137. Elizabeth, m., Feb. 10, 1818, Benjamin Houghton of Weld. Me. 

138. Ezra (59), b. March 20, 1702; d. May 11. 1822. He 1-emoved to 
Wilton and lived on lot Xo. 0, ninth range, wliere Xathaniel Greele had 
lived i)reviously. He in. Dorcas, dau. of William Dane; she d. June I'.i. 
18r);{. aged 80 yrs. Children : 

139. Ezra (204), b. Aug. 0. 170.".. 

140. Dorcas, b. Sei)t. 24, 1707; d. Xov. 11. 1800; num. 

141. Hermon. b. 1770; d. June 21. 18:!0. 

142. .Sarah Abbot, b. .Sejit. 1, 1800; d. Aug. 20. 1801. 

143. Joseph, b. March 14. 180.5; d. March l.">. 1877. He res. on the 
homestead; was mudi respected; a good neighbor and townsman. He 



408 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

in.. Oor.. 1S40. Ticrsov Frvo. who d. Juno *>. ISS.'i: ii. ch. Sco Frvo ,s;on. 

144. l):ui(\ I). ISUI; dwiumI tlic Inrni foniiorly n\\iic(l Ity .Ma). I>:i:if 
Fryc; ni.. Doc. l^i.'}!). Estlicr Uliiiidiiud : ii. di. 

i4.>. M.iry. I).. ISKl: d. Kcl). 11. IS.".;!. 

14(J. .I(»M-.rii (<;i). 1).. Aiidovcr. ^fa^^s.. Sept. 2s. 174."). II<> livod on 
lot \o. 10. ciiihtli riinge, iu>\v owikmI by hi.< 2,r:mdsoii. Wari'cn llolr. A 
selfc'lniaii 1)1' Wilroii tor loiiircM^n yonis. and an early mcnilMT of the 
B.iptisr Soi-iory. lie ni. H.-tsoy Dal.': s.'c John Dale ,s>-<mi. (3). Childivn : 

147. .I(.sf|.h h. Auji'. 17. 1772: ni.. July is. 170;!, TryiJu-na Vniy. 
Tlioir dan.. r.ot«cy I)., ni.. IS^.!. Xoah Flctdicr. Sr>c (has. FU'tL-her 
S-«'ii. (H). 

148. John Dalt', li. -Maivh 1). 1774 : ni.. Jun<' Jd. 170s. Sally Hall. 
14J>. Simoon (20«). 1). VoU. ill. 177(;. 

150. Bcrty. I). Nov. 2S. 1777: d. Doc. !.■>. 1777. 

151. Dorothy John>on. I.. Doc. is. 177s: ni.. Fol.. is. 1S(»2. Xathaii 
Fi^k of Fo|)i>oro"ll, ISfas^. 

15'2. i'.otty. I). :Maroli;{. 1781 : ni.. Xov. 1.!. ISOK. Daniol Foal.ody of 
Andovoi'. \'r. 

15:i. Anna. b. April 11, 17S:?: d. Ma roll i'.'.. 17SI. 

154. Ann.a Dalo. h. March 4, 17S.*): ni.. Doc. ;!1. ISo:.. .John Wilson. 

155. SiMKON («5). h. May 22. 17.V2. Ho lived on lot Xo. 20. ninth 
rany-o, now tho northwest corner of tlie town: removed to ^Veld. Mo., 
atuml 1S22. lie ni.. Sei)r. 22, 177s. Mary Dalo. See John D:ilo oon. (7). 
Children: 

15(>. Mary. h. Doc. 2S. 177S: unm. 

157. Sarah, b. Sept. 21. 17S(I: m.. Jan. s. 1S()!». Joseph IJnssoll. and 
removed to Weld, Me. . 

15S. Wachol. b. [">!). 7, 17S;{: ni.. March 1, ISO'.t. 'I'iniothy Holt Frye 
and removed to Weld, y\e. See Frye t»en. (33). 

15J>. Abiah. I), ^farch :!(). 178.-.: m.. M.iy 2.!. isl'.l. Andrew Farkliur-^l. 
and removed r(. Wold. Me. 

1«0. John Johnson (217). 1». July 21, 17S7. 

1«1. Jacob, b. Fob. ;{. 1700: d. Jan. 24. 170(!. 

H)2. Dolly, b. May 17. 170,*]: d. Jan. ;!1. UOC. 

1«3. Dolly, b. Auo. 2(;, 170<i. 

1(>4. N'Ai.KXTiNi: (GJ)). b. alK.ul 17:.S: m. Xancy (ioodrich. Children: 

105. Xaucy. b. >[arch l.J. 17ss. 

lOi). .\mmi Huhamah. b. Juno S. 17S!i. 

1«7. Lydia Porter, b. Ann'. 17. 17'.il : d. -luly 2S. 1702. 

1B8. l-ydia Forter. b. May i;{. I70;!. 

l(;j>. Hannah, b. >f.iy l.".. 170.-.. 

170. Samu.'l (;oodricli, b. April 14. 1707. 

171. l<raol. li. Au*;-. 1. 1700. 

172. Ifobert (ioodrich. b. Jan. !.■.. 1S02. 

173. I'.Ai.'AcniA.s (70). li. Fob. 1!». I7.-.S: m.. Oct. 14. 17S;{. Elizabeth 
Shattuck. Children: 

174. Kli/aboth. b. Julv 20. 17S4. 



GENEALOGIES : HOLT. 409 

17.». Hannah. It. .\iii>-. 12. 17S(i: ni. .lolm Sliatruck. and icnnivtil to 
Cliailpstnwn. X. II. 

17«. Ani().«. I». l)»v. 1(1. 17SS. 

177. Baradiias (21th. Ii. Dei. 21. 1 :;)((. 

178. Dolly, li. May.".. 17'.»;{. 
17«. I'li.I..'. 

150. Amos (1>'2). li. Oct. UK 17<iS: diopiUMl ll.^•l.l in lii-; l.ani. Dec. 1.!, 
1S2(!. lie lived on tl»o lionicstoad wirli liis latln'r: was raptain of militia 
and sclci'tnian. ITo ni, ,A[ary IJallard. Shc Xathan Ballard oen. (4). 
ndlilivn: 

151. Polly, li. .Inly 1;!. 17'.il : ni.. Xov. 22, ISlO William Savory. Mr. 
.Savory traded I'oi' a lew years in the Fiske store. 

iH2. Isaiah, h. Mareli 14. 17'.M: d. yonn^-. 
1S;{. r.ntlw'r (22({). !•. March 22. 17'.»7. 

1S+. c.ilvin. h. May 1(i. I.SOI ; m.. .Tnne 20. 1S2.'.. Mary Dale. They 
liad one son \vln» went t«) sea and was never lieard from afterward. 
l.So. Orville (22S), I.. May l(i. ISOl. 

1.56. Hannah IJallard. li. .fnne 22. 1S0(i: m.. March A. 1S2II. David .M. 
l?:iy of Ifenniker. 'I'hey liad one son. T-ewis \\ Ray. who was lirst ser- 
ij,eant in Co. ('. Sixteentli Ite^t.. X. II. V.: soon after tin' w:ir lie went 
west and lias heeii employed on :i r.iilroad as an enoimM'r. Tln'y had one 
danyhler. Mary. whom. Samnel li.irrett. See Kbene/er H.-irictt >;-en. ciO.) 

1.57. Isai.ah, I.. .lime .-.. 1812. 

18.S. Daxiki. (112). 1>. Oct. 2!>, 17<;!i: resided on the homestead and 
was a sneeessfnl farmer: m.. Feb. 8, 17!t.'). Dorcas, dau. of Jeremiah and 
Chhte (Ahltot) Ahhot. who was h. Auo-. 24. 1772. <'hiklren: 

18}>. Daniel (230), h. Feb. 1:5. 17!)(i. 

IIM). Doivas, b. Jnne 1(». 17'.»S: d. Oct. :!. ISOl. 

1!H. Samnel (237). h. May ;{0, ISOO. 

11>2. llervey (24r>). b. Feb.. 1S0;J. 

15)3. i:.ili.h"(251). b. May 2. ISO,-.. 

11)4. Mark. It. May 17, 1S07; d. Oct. IC. IStlli. 

1«):». Dorcas, b. .^iay 2;{. 18011; m.. Anif. I.".. IS,!,!. Caitt. .bmathan I.iv- 
ermore. .See I.ivermore "en. 

VMi. Mark (253). b. :\Iay 22, 1812. 

1}>7. Lorenzo (2:.()). b. .inly l.".. 1S14. 

1JK8. .losKl'lI (134), 1). Jan. 28. 17!i2. He was for a time .a carpent.>r, 
then ii proprietor of the first line of stao-es rnnninn' thronjuii Wilton, bnt, 
for the ureater part of his life, a |)eddler. lie m.. .r.in. .'il, isi;!, lietsey, 
dau. of Friah Smith. Children: 

IIM). Vaninm S. (2(>2), an adopted son. b. J.in. 21. l.^l.".. 

200. F:ii/abeth M.. b. Anji:. is. Isl7: d. Se|)t. 2(i. ls;!7. 

201. Oliva A., 1). Feb. 11. 1820; d. March 7. 1820. 

202. Joseidi Smith, h. May 27. 182:!: m.. July .'!1. 18.V». Il.inn.ih Celes. 
fi.i. d;in. of Moses Merriam of ^lason: res. Keene: n. ch. 

203. Helen Jam', b. July U\. 1S2!»: in.. Aui<-. :!1. IS.*..'!. I'hilander K'in.u. 

204. Kzit.v (liW). b. Anii'. !). 17!i.-.: re<. .Milford: m. Sarah, dau. of 
Abel and .Sallv Shattuck. Child: 



410 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

•205. Jo.^liiia M. (2<>S). 

20(». SiMF.OX (14tt). b. Feb. 2'^, 1770: rc-i. on tIip homostead and \va« a 
riuccessful farmer ; ni. Estlier Brooks. ChildnMi : 

207. Joseph Brooks, b. Auo:. S, ISOO: d. Dec. 20. IS.ll. lie kept a 
pu))lie house at South Merrimack for twenty-five years, and was twice 
elected representative to tlie T<eoij];iture. He m.. Xov. i.'i. lS-2."). ("lara 
Mansur. 

208. Ezra (270), 1). Dec. l>2, 1S(»2. 

209. Roxana, b. Jan. 19, ISOn : m.. Xov. 11, 1824, John Tufts of Bil- 
lerica, Mass. He w.as a mason and lived in Xewton, Mass. 

210. John (278), b, Oct. .'{, ISOO. 

211. Simeon Durant. b. Jan. IS. IsnO: ni.. .lune. is:!(;. Lucy Spalding: 
removed to .Vda, Michi,2:an. 

212. Mary, b. Oct. 7. isil : ni.. Xov. 11. 1S:{2. Peter ("utter of Cam- 
l)rido;eport, Mass. 

213. Abl)y, 1). May i:{, 1813: m. Allen Smith. 

214. Willard, b. Feb. 11. 1S17: m., Aug;. Ki, 1S47. Joanna Hawkins (,f 
Troy: removed to ('alifoniia and d. there IS.V}. 

2i.5. Warren (283). b. July 2.1. 1S20. 

21l>. Rebecca, b. July IS. 1S24: m.. Nov. 12. 1S1:{. Edwin W. IJichards 
of Chicago, 111. 

217. Joirx .lonxsox (100), b. July 21. 17S7: m. Betsey, dan. of Dea. 
Joseph Batchelder of Greenfield: removed. 1S22. to Steuben Co.. X. V.: 
several children, but we can only name the following: 

218. John, b. July !i. ISIG. 

21{>. Bauachias (177). b. Dec. 21. 17it(i: ni. Kli/abeth A. Shattuck. 
CJiildren: 

220. Barachias. 

221. Amos. 

222. Hannah, d. Oct. 22, 1817 : m. John Shattuck : removed to < harles- 
town. 

223. Dolly. 

224. Zeba.liah. 

225. rhebe. 

220. LiTlIKK (183). 1). March 22, 17!»7: a stone-cutter and lived in 
Milford: m., Sejjt. 7. isl!). Catheiine Blanciiard. See Simon Blanchard 
gen. (3). .Several children: we can innne but one: 

227. Horace, b. Is2!): m.. .Inly s. lS.-,2. Helen M. Ifisher of Winches- 
ter, MhB!!. 

228. Ouvii.l.K (185). b. May 1(1, ISOl : m. Rebecca Blanchard. sister 
of wife of his brother l.iitlier. .Several children: we can name but one: 

220. Mary .Fane. b. ls:r> : m., Jum* 2. IS.-..!, 'i'homas Xottage of Lowell. 
Mass. 

230. Daniki. (180). b. Feb. l.'l, Uiu;: removed to Antrim; m., March 
l;{. 1S22. Hannah Green. Children: 

231. Sarah W.. b. March 19, 1821 : m. L. M. I'arker. 

232. Samuel A., b. April 27, 1S27: d. Aug. 2i». is;54. 

233. Dorcas Abbot. )>. March 29. 1829. 



genealogies: holt. 41 i 

» 

234. EliznhPth L.. 1). Mairli 11. 1S;?0: in.. Feb. 10. lS4!t. T. S. IM-osroii. 
23.'». S.Tuuu'l. I). Jan. -27, ISi.Jd. 

•23(>. Aldior 1).. b. July 21. IS.tlc ciiliit.Ml in a X. I(. ro^t. diirino- the 
Rpb.'llion. 

237. Samiel (1J>1). b. >ray :!D. ISOO; los. Xa^hiia : ni.. .May 1. 1S2S. 
Anna Bridges. See Hridge* jjon. (20). (Iiildron: 

235. Mary Ann. b. Mardi r,. 1S20: m.. Deo. C. ISK;. Dextor A. IN-ed , 
wliose business is wood-turning. 

239. Kniily J. (287), b. Oct. IC. 1S:{(I. 

24(>. Harriet T... 1). Oct. 2. 1S;{2: in. Se|it. 2. lS.-,2. ITer liusl)and is a 
mariner: mate of a vessel. 

241. Samuel A.: m.: work-; in tlie lock-shop at Xasliua. 

242. Ellen M.. m.. April M. isru, George Hartslioin. See Ilart-^lioni 
gen. (31 ^ 

243. Lorenzo: m.: an iron worker. 

244. Abba F.. b. X'ov. l."), 184(1: m.. Ot. i:^. 1S;7(». David .M. Koby. who 
Avorks in a railjoad shoj). 

24.5. IlKRVKV (192). b. Feb. i:^, ISO.S: lived in Antrim and liad :• saw- 
mill: m.. Feb. 4. IS.'U. ^[inda Gregg. Cliihlren: 
24«. :Mary (i.. b.. Antrim. Xov. 1», 1S;U. 

247. Caroline, b., Antrim. Sept. :?. IS^f!. 

248. Charles F.. b., Antrim. July 27, 1S41 ; enlisted in Co. (J, Second 
Regt., X. II. v., was severely wounded in the face and discharged for dis- 
ability, Oct. :n, isri2. 

241>. Margaret, I)., Antrim, May 14, lS4:i. 

250. Sarah, b., Antrim, May 20, 1S47. 

251. Uali'II (193), b. May 2, ISO."); m.. .Inly 1. 1.^14. Hannah I.. Male. 
Child: 

252. T.ydia Morette. b. Dec. 21. 184.".: m.. A])ril :.. 1S77. Timothv I.. 
Hale. 

2.53. MAt?K (196). b. May 22, 1S12: a farmer, and lives on the lionie- 
stead; m., Sept. 21). 1S;{(5, Elizabeth Rockwood. Children: 

254. Henry A., (292). b. .Se|)t. 4. 18:j!». 

255. Abble A., b. Xov. :{, 1S40: in. Henry E. Emerson. 

250. EoifKNZo (197). 1j. July 1."). 1S14. A cabinet-maker: lived several 
years in Wilton, then i-emoved to Peterborough and bought a farm near 
Xoone's factory. He m.. (^ct. 2!l. IS.'}!), r.avinia E. Brown. Children: 

257. Alma E.. b. Xov.:!. 1S42: in., Ocl . 1. ISCS. Charles \V. Hiiiiter: 
res. IN'terborougii. 

258. (Jeorge U'., b. Feb. 22, 1845. Res. in Silver City, Xew Mexico; 
has held tlie otlicos of notary, Judge of probate, county commissioner, 
school commissioner and post-m;ister. He in.. Dec. 2."i. 1877. f.cnii-^a 
Truesdell. 

259. Alonzo A., b. .Iiily !). 184!): m., Oct. 21. 1871. Carrie 1'. Keen: 
res. Eynn, M.iss. 

200. Mary A., b. April Hi. 18.-,2: m. Joseph II. .\llen. a carpenter 
living in Kingston. Xew Mexico. 



412 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

•2(>1. Willi*: ('.. Ii. .T.iii. (i. IS."),"): a dopury «liorirt'. liviiia; in riooro^otowii. 
New >[('xioo. 

•2<>2. VakXIM S. (1!>}»).:iii :i(loi>tO(l <i)\\. Ii..laii. 21. isl.". : lived in IltMi- 
iiikor. Wilroii ami in ('anil)ii(l.n<'|torr. Ma-Jfi. : ni.. May .'<. IS.'I'.t. Carolint' S. 
(Ml.son (.f ilcnnikor. 

IMJS. .To^f-ph. 1).. II.'nnik.T. :S[airli !l. is:{i). 

2<>4. Charles Varninii. It., ilennikcr. Fell. 7. ISiJl ; was a lieut. in First 
Mass. Cavalry. 

'Hio. Iliinier C.. 1).. Wilron. April :>, IMC. 

mn. Caroline K.. Ii.. Wilton. Oct. 27, IS'.l. 

2(»7. Kihvanl II.. It.. Wilton. .Tuly '.». 1S.-.4. 

•2(>S. .losiuA .M. {'Hi')). A tailor: lived a lew years in Wilton and 
then removed t«t ^Fillord. He m., Dec. 1-1. ISI.i. Helen M. r.arnes. Child: 

•_>«}). Charles U. CiJK'i). h.. Wilton. March I'.l. 1S4I. 

270. K/i!A (iOS). It. Dec. 22. 1S(I2. A mason: lived in Wilton until 
1S7(). when he removed lo Uurlin^t(tM. C'otley C<t.. Kansas. He m., Nov. 
11. 1S24. Taicy Lawrem-e. dan. <if .Jonas Lawrence: she d. July :il, 1830. 
He m.. 2d, Xov. 1. is.id. Althy Ihtlt of Temple, who d. Oct. 2G. 184(J: see 
Aliiel Holt gen. (7). He m.. .id. Felt. 2.!. 1S47. .loannn. dau. of Henry 
iuul Snsan Howard. Children: 

271. Ezra Wilder, h. Dec. 12. IsiC: d. lS2!t. 

272. D.iniel Freeman, h. Sept. 17. 1S52: d. Nov. !». 1S;{;{. 

27:{. (ieoio-e Franklin. It. ,Iuly 10, ls:i."i: m.: spent a few years in <'ali- 
fornia, relnnuHl to Wilton and remained until 1S70. when he went to 
Hurlington, Kansas. 

274. :srary .Jane, b. .Inly 20, 1S3S: d. Feb. 1. 1S40. 
27.'». Abltie Sojihia. b. Sept. 7, 1841. 

27(». John Minot, b. Sept. llO, 184G. 
277. J(tanna Howard, b. Xov. ;»), 1847. 

275. Joirx (210j. b. Oct. 3. 180(1: d.. 18:!<i. When tin- sfiige line 
through Wilton was started. 1828. he became :i jtroprietor and driver, and 
was connecled with the line until his di-ath. He m.. Felt., 182(j. Dorcas 
W. Winn, wh«t d. 1842. < hildren : 

27J>. Amanda, b., Xasliua ; d. Jan., 183(i. 

250. Abby Francia. b.. Xashua : d. Sept. l.'i. 18.34. 

251. p:dward Lewis, b.. Xashua : d. Oct. 1.!.' 18.3.-.. 

252. Edward Lewis, 1).. Xashn.i : d. Aug. i:.. 1S3S. 

253. Wai!i:i:n (215). b. July 23. 1S20: lived on the homestead: m., 
Xctv. 1(1. 1S4S. Mary W. Whitiomb of Ifenniker. Children : 

2H4. Edwin W.". It. Jan. 21. 18.-.0. 

2S.'». Mary E.. It. March 2"), l!S.')3: d. Sept. 20. 1S7.-|. 

2S«. Willard v.. b. Xov. 14. 1850; d. Aug. 30. 1801. 

287. E.Mii.v J. (23»). b. Oct. 10. 18.I0: m.. .I.iii. 1. 18.-.(i. Jrtlm A. 
Mc(iregor: lie has served I wo y<'ars as selectman sini-e he came to 
WilioM. Children: 

2S.S. Frank ( Mi-(;regorj. b. Aug. .3. 18.-.2: d. Dec. .30. IS?.-.. 

2.sy. Ella A. (.Mc<;regor). It. Dec. 0. is.-.O: d. Aug. 10. 18r.7. 



(iKXEALOGIEt- : HOLT. 413 

2J>0. l.iiiiiu- (MiC.rcy;(.r). 1.. .Iiil.v HI. ls:.N: m.. Oct. 10. ISSO. IJiifu- 
S. Yimvv. 

25U. Alu'c" (Mc-CJivijur). ti. o^-i. -is. isCm: in.. Nov. liO. iss;!. Jolm 
Speiicc. 

2!>'2. IlKNKV A. (254). Ii. Srpl. I. IS.jl). A wJkh'Iw ri-;iit iuid iiiiikcr 
of w riliiijj-iU'sks aiiil faiiey-buxes : I'liiitloys from tivc to st-vcii li.iiitl-. Ih- 
111.. .July I. 18(!!i. Emily F. Pierce. Chiklreii: 

21)3. lliiny 1'.. b. June 7. 1S70. 

21)4. Myilic v.. U. July lii. is?.!. 

295. <HAi!i.i> II. (2«ih. 1>.. Wilton. March i:i. 1814: a macliiirHt. and 
has, for .several years, lived in North ('heliiisl(M(l. Mass.: ni.. Nov. Ki. 
1870, Cieor<j;iaiia K. JJales. .See Bales ^hmi. (34). Chiidn-n : 

29G. Leon IJrooks, h. March 27, 187-J: d. July J 5. 1S7;{. 

297. Fannie (iertrude. h. April (i. ]87:>. 

1. AiUKL lloi/r. ]).. Lunenburg. Mass.. Ai»ril 8. 1711: d.. Temple. 
Jan. 11. 1811. lie settled (ui lot No. 11. in the raiijje that was tak<'n 
from Wilton and annexed to Temple when that town was incorporated. 
He did military service at ditlerent times durinj; the Revolution. He in.. 
177."), Sarah, dau. of Job Abbot of Pembroke. She was 1). 17.")l. and d. 
Oct. !), 1854. aged 103 yrs. 

2. AiJiKL. son of precediiui. I). Nov. i'."). 177s : lived on the home- 
stead; m., Jan. ;H. 17!l!i. Elizabeth, dau. of Deacon Samuel Howard. 
Children: 

3. Abiel. b. .Sept. 2!!. 17'.Jit: has lived in I'illsliuig. Temple. Wilton 
and Merrimai-k: m., May 1-2, 1825, Hetisey. dau. of Nathan ( oil)urn. 

4. IMiebe Howard, b. Aug. 27. 1801. 

5. Dauiei. b. Nov. (;. 180;i: in. Eliza Piatt, and lived in Pratt- 
ville. Ala. 

ii. Elizabeth, b. Juik; 2. isd.'i: m. IJurleigh lilood and res. in Pitts- 
burg. Coos Co. 

7. Abigail, b. July HI. 1S07: .1. Oct. 28. 184(1: in.. Nov. 1. ISiJO, Ezra 
Holt of Wilton. See Nicholas Holt gen. (270). 

8. .SaraJi. b. Feb. 17, 1810: m. Peter T. Colburii and lived in Nashua. 

9. Josepli (13), born .Sept. 27. 181.5. 

10. Mary, b. Nov. 2(i, 1815: m. WiHiaiii E. Morgan. 

11. James Howard (IG), b. Aug. IC. isis. 

12. Eeander (22). b. Oct. 4. 1820. 

13. JOSKJ'H (9), b. .Sept. 27, 18i;{. He lived in Wilton for several 
years, tlieii bought tlie farm formerly owned by his father and still 
occui»i(«s it. He m.. Nov. 17, 18;{5, Eveline IJlanchard. See Thomas 
Blaiichard gen. (73). Children: 

14. Freeman; has a farm in Tciiiph'. 

15. Lewis A., in., June 2S, 1870, Orietta F. (Jage. See (iage gen. 

16. Jamks HowAiM) (11), b. Aug. lO. 1818. Has a cidei-mill, and 
manufactures milk-(.-an stopjiics and knobs. He m.. March 2."^. is I.!. 
Nancy Pierce, of Jaftrey, who d. Aug. 20. ISC'I: m.. 2d. ]87i>. Lucy H. 



414 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Hawkins, who \va.< killed by li<?litiiiii^-. July 11. lS7r,: m.. 3rl. Xov. 21. 
IsriS, Louise J. tiuodspeed. (Iiildren : 

17. Samuel P., b. Sept. 1. ]S4."j; enlisted lioni l)ul)lin and d. in thf" 
army. Uet. 24. l.sc.l. 

IH. .lames Abiel (27;, b. .May 22. is 17. 

ly. Nathaniel K.. b. Nov. 24. ls:,5; m. Ella Lindsley and livo: in Mil- 
ford. 

20. Charles Daniel, b. Xov. 29. 1S,j7. 

21. Kmma J{., b. Sept. 21, l^^(i4. 

22. LKAXUliU (12), b. Oct. 4, 1S20; lias been a manufacturer of knobs; 
has lived, for a time, in lloxbury. Mass., and for several years past in 
Saratoga, X. V.; m. Mary (JrilHn. Children: 

23. -Josephine Kli/abeth. 

24. Alvan Everett. 

25. Franeis Euifene. 

2«. Franklin K. (30), b. April 21, 1852. 

27. ,)AMi:.s Akikl (18), b. May 22, 1847: makes milk ean stopples and 
knobs; m., Nov. 20, 1S70, M. F/izzie Dodj^e. Children: 

28. llattic F., b. May .{1, 1S72. 

29. Fred A., b. ,July"i;{, 1877. 

30. Fkanklix E. (20), b. April 21. 18:)2. lie is an aijeiit (.f A. H. 
Dunlap of Nashua for selling «i;arden seeds and also a manufaeturer of 
suspenders. He m.. May 1(1, 1874, Emma B. Muusey of Chichester. 
Children: 

31. Eldora Emma, b. July I), 1875. 

32. Franklin E., b. May 13, 1877; d. Oct. 2!l. 1877. 

llorivINS FAMILY. 

1. Bknjamix Hui'KINs, b., Milford. Oct. 1-"). I7'.t7. Farly in the war 
of 1812 he enlisted from Mont Vernon. A furlou;;h, dated Dec. I."), 1813, 
and Ji certificate of dischar>;e, dated Dec. 15, 1814, speak of his zeal and 
fidelity in liis service as a soldier. He has been a res. of Wilton most of 
the tinie since the clo.-e of tlie war of 1812. He lived some years wliere 
.Moses Clark's house now stands, workinj;- in saw mills and shin<>le mills. 
He boujflit, about 18;U), the mill site now occupied by Messrs. Patterson tt 
Son. and built a saw mill and a threshinj? mill. In 18(i4 he sold his mill 
to the New Hampshire Silex Co. In Nov.. ISlI. he bou<>ht the east part 
<d the farm foimeriy owneil by Dea. >Villiani L. Uales. and ociujtied it 
until he sold it to D. Whitin,i;- & Sons. He m.. April 17. 18III. l\-<x^^y 
Hutchinson. See Hutchinson j^en. (34). Children: 

2. Benjamin, b. Nov. 12, 1820; lie has res. many years in New Boston. 

3. Hermon, b. Au<;. 12, 1824. About 1857 he built on Mill brook, on 
lot No. 17, seventh ran<!;e, a jurist and saw null, but discontinued the jurist 
mill after runninf'- it s«>veral years. He m. Mary Ann Stiles; n. ch. 

4. IMiebe M., m., Nov. 15. 18511, David C. Lane. 

5. William (G), b. Au<,^ 30, 1838. 



GENEALOGIES : HUTCHINSON. 415 

6. WiLMAM {o). h. Au<r. .{(1. 1S.>. H.- lia> iH'cii .■iii|)l(.v<Mi for >rvci;il 
yejus by 1). Whitiiij; A: Sons. Ik- m.. .lunc II. Isdi. Kiiiily Ann Hnrtnn. 
bee Biiit«»u >;t'n. (Si). CliiUhrn : 

7. Willis Jicnjaiuin. h. June ;{(». ISCm. 

8. Edward .lames. 1.. -July mt. 1S7(I. 

llOWAKh FAMILY. 

1. Lewis 1Jowa1{I», b., Temple. Nov. 14, LSU4, was the son of William 
and Mary (Hawkins) Howard. .See Hawkins jren. (17). In April. 1S21. 
be went to Andover. ^Liss.. to learn Ibe earpenter's trade ot'.Iobn Brown, 
and worked in Andover and Lowell until May. lS-_'7. wben he eanie to 
\Viiton and finished the brii-k Baptist nieetin<;-house. He wctrkeil at his 
trade in various i)laees; in Ban<?ora»Kl Brewer. Me., and in Lowell. Mass.. 
until Aug., l.S.')U. when he eame to Wilton and bouj^ht the mill at the Wes^t 
village. In Get.. 187(», he removed to Temple, where he now res. While 
a res. of Wilton, he served three years as seleetnian, was administrator of 
several estates, and did considerable business as justiee of the jieaee. Ho 
had one son and one daughter. 

HOWE EAMILV. 

1. IsKAEl, llowK was enrolled. April 27, 177.5. in (apt. AViliiam Walk- 
ers CO., which was jtresent at the Battle of Kunker Hill. TIk.' iiay-roll. 
dated Aug. 1, 1775, gives him cn-dit foi- three months and twelve day.-' 

service. He m. Eleanor , whod. Sept. 2"2, 177"). He m.. 2d, April 

20. 1S77. Submit Keyes. 

2. Eleanor, b. Sept. 1, 1772; d. Oct. 7, 1775. 

3. Phebe, b. Aug. 2(i, 1774; d. Sept. 10, 1774. 

4. Israel, b. April 15, 1778. 

5. Mitte, b. Oct. 11, 177{». 
«. Phebe, b. April C, 1781. 
7. Eleanor, b. Sept. 28, 1784. 

IirTClilNSOX FAMILIES. 

1. IfiCHAHi) Hi TCIIINSON. of Arnold, England, b. I<i02. He emi- 
grated to America. ]<i;{4. with his wife, Alice, and four «hildren. and set- 
tled in Salem near Ilathornes Hill. Two of his chihlren had descend- 
ants living in Wilton. 

2. Elizabeth, b.. England. I02S: d. .lune 24. KISS. She m. Nathaniel 
Putnam, who came to America with his father in KiiU. They were the 
ancestors of the Putnams settled in this i»art of New Hampshire, also of 
Ebcne/.er Flint of Wilton. See Flint gen. (6). 

;{. .loscph (4). b. I (;;{.{. 

4. .losKi'ii (3). b. .Muskham. Eng.. VVMl. 

.J. Bkn.iamin. son of preceding l>y first wife, m.. Isi. .lane dan. of 
Walter and Margaret Phillips, by whom he had 11 children. She d. 1711. 

6. Benjamin, son of preceding, b.. Salem. .Jan. 27. Kl'Jl : d.. Bedford. 



41fi HISTOUY OF WILTON. 

:SIas>., 17S0. JIc im.ljaldy icmi.vcd to lJctll'i)nl about 17;{l. IJ.' iii.. fVh. 
7. I71.")-l(!. Sarah, dau. of .luhn and 3laiy (Nurse) Tarlit-ll; 7 cli. 

7. Xatuax. son of piecediu'^. baptized at the First Cliureli, Salem. 
VVb. 10. 1717; d. 170.'). Jle removed to Bedford witli his fatlier. 17;{t. and 
later to that part of Andierst now Milford. and died tliere. 1I(! was a 
larj^e land-owner in ^lilford, and recorded deeds show that he owned sev- 
eral lots in Wilton. He l)uilt a saw and gvist-uiill, the second mill in ^Vil- 
ton, where the 3Iessrs. Whiting's grist-mill now stands. We lind the first 
mention of the mill in the town records for April 27, 17(i8; see page (j!t. 
Nathan gave to his son. Samuel, the west part of lots numbered 12 and VA. 
first range in Wilt<»n, and to his son. Ettene/er. the east part of same lots, 
both deeds dated March 8, 17SS. He m. Ifaehel Stearns. Children : 

8. Nathan, lived in Milford on the farm now owned by the heirs of 
the late Holland Prouty. 

!). Hartholomew. lived in ^Milford on the farm now owned by Mr. 
Searles. 

10. Henjamin. lived in Milford on the south side of the road. op|»usite 
B. K. llutchinsons. 

11. Sarah, m.. about 177(». Ephralm I'eabody. See Peabody gen, 

12. Samuel (14) b., Amherst, now Milford, 1749. 

13. Ebene/.er (24), b.. Amherst. Scitt. 10, 175(i. 

14. Samiki, (12). b., Amherst, now .Milford. 174!t: d. Sept. 27. 1S21. 
A farmer anil miller: much respected as a townsman. He lived in the 
house, afterward burned, that was situated where 11. A. \\ hilings house 
now stands. He m. Mary Wilkins. who d. .lune 21). ISll. aged Si) years. 
Children : 

15. Samuel (35), b. Nov. It). 1775. 

16. Mary, b. Sept. 17. 1777: d. Sept. 1!). Is.-iS; m.. March 12, 1801, 
Joshua Blanchard: see Blanchard gen. (5H). She m.. 2(1. Moses Ciage of 
Pelliam. 

17. Bachel. b. June .{. 17!)!i: ni.. March 17. 1803, David Lovejoy : m-p 
Lovejoy gen. 

18^ "jotham (37), b. April 11, 17S1. 
ID. Frederick (41), b. July 10, 1783. 

20. Betsey, b. July 3, 17S5: m.. March Ki. 180!). JJichard (iage. See 
Gage gen. (11). 

21. Abiel (4I>). b. Nov. 1. 17^7. 

22. Fanny, b. May :>. 17'.»0: m.. July 12. islJ. Pulna.n Wilson; >eo 
Wilson gen. 

23. S(domon. b. March 27. 17!)2: a nmsician and lived in Nashua; ni. 
Catherine P. Flynn. 

24. Ebknkzkk (13), li.. Andierst, Se]»t. 10. 17.">ii: a farmer and lived 
where Artennis Putnam now res.; m.. Fell. .'J. 17S0. i'hebe s.-iwlell, who 
was b., Shirley, .Mass. ("hildren: 

25. Kbene/.er, b. .Sept. IS, 17N0: d. Jan. 23, l.sf."). A fanner. lb' ni.. 
Dec. 22. IS03, IMioda Dale, who d. June 27, l8.-»2; they had sev(ual chil- 
dren. See Dale gen. (18). He removed. Jan.. 1804. to Weld, Me. 




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.lOTYPE P«IMTI>IO CO. BOSTON, MA»S 



r.ENKALOGIES : HUTCHINSON. 417 

2(>. riii"l)u, It. -Jmio 21, 17Sl>; 111. JoLliaui lluU-liiiisun (37). 

27. John, b. July 10, 17St ; d. Oct. 2S, 185.S. llo was a lieut. of militia. 
Ik' 111. Kstlier liakiii of Fiaiu-ostown, who was drowned in thi' Souhci^an 
river, Xov. 2S, IS.IO. 

28. Ilezokiah, 1). May 14, 17S(1; in., Oct. (I, 1S(I7, IJachfl (ionld. A 
carpontor and lived ill IJcdford and in Lowell, Mass., wlierc he d. IMaivh 
IS, IS.-)!'. 

2J>. Sylvester ((»3), b. June 21, 17.Slt. 

30. Sylvanus (71), b. .Vu<;. 12, 1791. 

31. Ascnath, b. An<,^ IC, 17!)8; m. Daniel Ifopkiiis. 

32. James (7«), b. June 12, 17!)7. 

33. Stearns, b. June V.i, ISOO; d. Dee. 2G. ISGO; res. Franeestown ; in., 
Xov. 11, 1S2-K Naney U. Houston. 

34. Poft'gy, b. Xov. 4, 1S(»2: in., April (i, 1S1!», IJenjaiMin Hopkins. 
See Iloiikins ijcn. (1). 

35. S.vMlKh (15), b. Xov. 1!>, 1775; res. Milford: in. Martha, dan. of 
Silas and Sibyl (Reed) Howard; thirteen ehildien. of whom one lived in 
Wilton: 

liii. Freeman (7S). b. Oct. 24, ISO,-). 

37. JOTHAM (IS), I). April 11. 1781; m. Thebe Hutehinson (26). 
Cliildren : 

38. Maria, b. Feb. 14, ISll. 

39. Harvey (88), h. Aug. 0, 1810. 

40. Alatluma, b.. May 4, 181!). 

41. FUEDKKICK (19), b. July 10, 178:5; in., Au^. S, 1811. Mary Dale. 
See Dale gen. (20). Children : 

42. Cliarle.s, b. Jan. 20, 1812; removed to IVpperell and woiked in the 
shoe factory; m., Xov. ;{0, 1842, Thyr/a Shattuck; n. ch. 

43. Mary, b. Oct. 20, ISl.J; m., April 28, 1840, Xatliaiiiel Ile.s.selton. 
See Hcsseltou gen. (29). 

44. Lydia, b. Feb. .5, 181(>; she was killed in the autumn of 1818 liy a 
cart-body falling upon her. 

45. Abel F., b. June 27, 1818; a merchant, living in .Alechanicslmrg, 
Ohio; ill. ;Mary IMowry. 

4(». Dyman, b. Oct. 28, 1820; d. March 10, 1822. 

47. Lydia, b. Feb. 27, 182;{. 

48. Lyman F., b. Sept. i:^, 1827; in., May If), 18.12, Joanna Sopbroiiia. 
ilau. of Jloltert and Eliza Ann Hutchinson of Milford. Shed. April 10. 
1881, aged 44 yrs. ; live cliildren, all d. young. 

49. Abiel (21). b. Xov. 1, 1787; he, with his brother Frederii-k (41), 
lived on the homestead and carried on the mills. Hem., Nov. l.'{, 18l;{, 
Sophia I'ettengill; in., 2d, Sarah Miller. Children: 

50. Sophia, b. Aug. 10, ISl."). 

51. Ai)iel, b. Juim; 22, 1817. 

52. Oriii, b. Aug. 2.",, LSI!). 

53. Laorsa, b. Aug. 20, 1821. 

54. Sarah Melissa, first child by second wife. b. Sept. 2."), 1828. 

55. Sardis Miller, b. May 11, 18;{0. 



418 HISTOKY OF WILTON. 

5«. Stephen Baiiianl. h. Get. 4, 1831. 

57. Aiulrew .Jackson, b. Xov. 30. 1833. 

58. William I)., h. April (», 183.5. 

59. Osear, b. Aug. 12, 1S3G. 

60. Albeit, b. March 11, 1838. 

61. Anian, b. Aug. 25, 1839. 

62. George D., b. April 2G, 1844. 

63. SVLVESTKH (29), b. June 21. 17M); d.. Wilton. March 2fi. 1858. 
A life-long resident of Wilton; worked several years in the factory, lie 
m., Dec. 15, 1815, Charlotte Blanchard, who d. Jan. 26, 1871, aged 74 yrs. 
Children : 

64. Enuly, b. Feb. 27, 1810; d. .A.ug. 2i), 1S,50; m. Samuel Brown, who 
d. April 13, 1882. aged 74 yrs. ; he worked many years for Messrs. Jones 
&Co. 

65. Isaiah, b. Jan. 20, 1811). He worked many years in the tannery at 
31ilford; a few years since he bought a farm in Amherst and in the spring 
of 1884, while ploughing, he dropped dead behind the ])lougli. He in. 
Celesta A. Brown. 

66. Ferdinand Sylvester (91), b. INlarch Id, 1S21. 

67. Edward, b. June 12, 1823; a musician. 

68. Isaac B., b. Sept. 11, 1820; lives in Nashua; m.. Xov. 8, 1849, 
Sarah O. Hinds. 

69. Appleton, b. April 18, 1829; enlisted in the Fifth IJegt.. N. II. V.. 
and served until discharged for disability; m. Mary Currier. 

70. Albert, b. June 23, 1833. 

71. Sylvanus (30), b. Aug. 12, 1791 ; he was in trade several years at 
Pine Valley; m., Aug. 4, 1818, Hannah Hopkins. Children : 

72. Betsey 11., b. Oct. 20, 1820; d. 1843. 

73. Emcline, b. April 7, 1829; m., Sept. 25. 1850, Henry II. Travels. 

74. Sylvanus (94), b. Oct. 12, 1831. 

75. Jane L., b. Oct. 12, 1831; m. Isaac P. Abbot, who was 1).. Jack- 
son, Me., March 1, 1820; res. Milford. 

76. Jamks (32), b. June 12, 1797; d. Jan. 2. 1870. A farmer and 
worked several years in a bobbin shop. He in.. Jan. 20, 1S30. I.ucinda 
Keed, who d. June 0, 1870, aged 09 yrs. ( 'hild : 

77. James Harrison (96), b. Aug. 14, 1840. 

78. FuKKMAN (36), b. Oct. 24, 1805; m. Louisa Moore. Children: 

79. :Maiia Louise, b. July 29, 1828; m., March 18, 1S44. Joscpli A. 
Brown ; res. Nashua. 

80. Martha Jane, b. Feb. 11, 1830; d. Oct. 13, 1840. 

81. Matthew Freeman, b. Feb. 11, 1830; d. .luly 0, 1847. 

82. Francis Clifton, 1). March 17, 1832. 

83. Dorinda Beulah. b. March 7, 1831: m.. \<>v. Ifi. 1809. Calvin H. 
Lewis. 

84. Charles Lcroy. b. Feb. 18, 1837; served in the Lafayett.- Artillery 
while it was on garrison duty at Portsmouth; now res. in Lyiideboiough. 

85. James W.. b. Dec. 21, 1839; mustered. June .5, 18(J1, into Co. C. 
Second Jlegt.. X. H. V.. mustered out. June 21, 1804; d. Xov. 2, 1885. 



genealogies: hutchinson. 410 

KG, Tiinolhy Newell, b. .Fuly 21, 1S42. He was mustored. June T), 
18(>1, in Co. (;, Seeoiid IJegt., X. 11. V.; was wounded in the slioiilder at 
tlie .seeond battle of I>nll Run, and tliroush the riglit lung at (iettysltuig: 
mustered nut June 21. 1S(!-1. He ni., Jan. 13, 18(i!), Sarah Catlierine I'ark- 
hurst. 

87. Isaac Newton (102). b. May 15, 1844. 

88. Harvey (39), b. Aug. 6, 1810 ; lu., April 0, 184G, Hannah, dau. of 
Capt. Isaac Jewett. Children : 

89. :Marietta, b. Nov. 28, 1851. 

90. Hannah Jane, b. Oct. 0, 185(i. 

91. Fekdixaxi) Svi.vestki! (6G), b. March Ifi, 1821 ; al the burning 
of II. A. Whiting's barn, June 27, 1883, he dropped dead in the street. 
He worked several years for Asa Jones & Co., and, during the last years 
of liis life, was in the grocery trade. He ni., April 28, 184(!, Lucy Jane 
Barrett, who d. Nov. 15, 18G3, aged 38 yrs. See Eben. Barrett gen. (17 V 
He ni., 2d, 3Irs. Mary A. P. Duncklee. Children : 

92. Oliver B., b. June 16, 1849; unm. 

93. Elwiu A., b. Dec. 25, 1858; clerk in Boston. 

94. Sylvaxus (74), b. Oct. 12, 1831; worked for Messrs. Jones ct 
Co. ; ni., Sept. 29, 1853, Clarinda Langdell. Child : 

95. Ina C, b. Oct. 23, 18G8. 

9(». James IlAituisON (77), b. Aug. 14, 1840. A carpenter and 
fanner. He m., June G, 1SG3, Ennna T. Moore, who d. Oct. 15, 18G5; ni., 
2d, Oct. 25, 18GG, Enieline Wheeler of :\Iilford. who d. Oct. 18, 1873; 
m., 3d, Dec. 31, 1873, Carrie M. Cowan. Children : 

97. Eva S., b. March 8, 1865. 

98. Bertha B., b. March 18, 18G8. 

99. Hose M., b. .March 28, 1875. 

100. Alice P., b. Aug. 26, 1877. 

101. Everett F., b. May 15, 1881. 

102. Isaac Newtox (87), b. May 15, 1844. He was mustered, Aug. 
21, 1862. as a recruit, into the Second Kegt., N. H. V., and was promoted 
to Serg. A stone-cutter and (juarry-nian. He ni., Feb. 25, 1871, Ennna 
L. .Morse, who was b., Royalston, 3Iass., June 15, 1851. Children: 

103. May Louise, b. March 7, 1874 ; d. Mny 27, 1874. 

104. Annie Mabel, b. April 13, 1876; d. Feb. 15, 1878. 

105. Myron Jav, b. Oct. 15, 1880. 



1. Geokce Hutchinson, son of Ambrose and grandson of Joseph 
(4) of preceding gen., was b., Salem, Mass., Nov. 1, 1730. He m. Eliza- 
beth Bickford of Middleton. Mass., by whom he had seven children; ni., 
2d. Susan Bevins, by whom he had live children. 

2. James, son of ])reeeding, was enrolled April 23, 1775, in Caitt. 
•Fosiah Crosby's eo., Col. Reed's regt. ; was mortally wound(Ml at the 
Battle of Bunker Hill and d. June 24, 1775. He m. Sarah Averill, who 
was appointed, Sept. 27, 1775, admx. of his estate. Sh<> m., .May 2"). 1770, 
Ebenezer Chandler of Wilton. See Chandler gen. (15). 



420 IIISTOKY or WILTON. 

li. .Jamks, son ui prci-cding, b., Amhcrjit, April 2S, 1772. lli- at tirst 
owned iind lived on tlie farm in the west part of Wilton that has tor many 
years been occupied by Jesse 1). Carkin. After his second marriage, he 
owned and lived on the farm, lot Xo. 9, fourth range, now belonging to 
his grandson, James M. Hutchinson. '' lie was a man of dignitied appear- 
ance, nearly, or quite, six feet tall and proportionately large; connnuni- 
cative and interesting in narnitives pertaining to the history of his time."* 
He m., July 4, 1797, IJuth, dau. of Abner and ]luth Stiles; she d. Aug. 7, 
1823, aged 5U yrs. He m., 2d, Sept. 2;^. 1S24, Anna Spalding. Children: 

i. James (8), b. Nov. 20, ISOO. 

5. Abner Stiles (18), b. Dec. 10, 180:J. 

«. Sarah, b. Sept. 23, 180(5; m., Oct. 17. 1S33. Jesse 1). (arkin. See 
Carkin gen. (1). 

7. John (24), b. May 10. lsi5. 

8. Jamks (4), b. Nov. 20, 1800. A mechanic and farmer; lived in 
Wilton, Temple and Merrimack. He held the otlice of tife-major in the 
Twenty-second ilegt., X. H. Militia, when Ezra Rales was drum-major. 
They both excelled, and continued to play until the militia was dislianded 
in Ls.jl ; the man who could not keep step to their music could have had 
neither military ardor nor a musical ear. James m., >Iay 1, 1823, ^lary 
F. Melendy ; m., 2d, Xov. !), 182G, Sarah Farrar. Children : 

9. Mary, b. ;March 31. 1824; m., Xov. 27, 1845, Henry Cray. See 
Gray gen. (99). 

10. James Melendy (33), b. Xov. 2, 1825. 

11. Sarah, m., A. P. Dutton, a trader in Xashua. 

12. Tliomas Beede ; unm. ; deceased. 

13. Daniel. 

14. Ceorge W., b. Feb. 27, 1833. A farmer. 

15. Abner E. 

l(i. Francis Martin. 

17. Charlotte, m. llobbins of reterborough. 

18. Ahxku Stilks (5), b. Dec. 10, 1803. He learned the trade of 
clothier of Aaron Uarnes in Temi)le, and soon after coming of age went 
to Harrisville and has since been busied in the woolen factories there. 
Many years ago he represented Harrisville in the Legislature. He m., 
1833, Mary Harris, who was b., Xelson, July 12, 1800. Childien : 

19. Mary Ann, b. Jidy 29, 1834; d. Oct. 29, 1876. 

20. Albert, b. May 26, 1836; m. Mary B. Davis of Xelson: lives in 
Xew Orleans, La., and is engaged in selling sewing machines. 

21. Henry X., b. Aug. 1, 1839; res. Boston; is an agent for selling 
sewing machines; m. Abbi(! C. Kiml)all of Harrisville. who d. Feb. 9, 1877. 

22. Isabel, b. Aug. 5, 1850; is in the post ollice at Harrisville. 

23. .luliet, b. Jan. 10, 18.52; d. March 13, 1801. 

24. John (7), b. May 10, 1815. A farmer and peddler. He m., Xov. 
1838, Asenath F., ilau. of Joseph and Aseuath. (Pratt) Chandler. Slie d. 



'"Till" llutcliiuson Fiimily; coiiipiltd by IVrlcy Dfrby." To thi^ voliinu 
cliicfly indobti-d for the preceding facts. 



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GENEALOGIES : JAQUES. 421 

Juno ;^0, 1S.-)1. He m.. M. Fob. 17. \Sr>->, Nancy A. JMdooiit. Childion : 
25. John srilosi, h. Marcli 2:{, 1SJ4. IIo was niustonnl into Co. H. 

Eightli Rofjt., X. II. ^'.; roenlisJtetl Jan. 4, 1S(>4, and sorvod throuji;]i tlie 

war. He foil lioin a Imlldinj; in Nashua. July l.'J, ISSo. and was ^o injured 

as noiirly to inoapacitato him for labor. 

2«. Franois A., 1). Juno l.'J. 184(1: d. May 7, IS.-.l. 

27. Charlos A., b. Fob. 14, 1S4S; d. Oot. 10. 1S.-)1. 

28. Goor^o Alva, b. Sept. 10, IS.m: d. Nov. l.".. is,".."). 
21>. Anna .Molvina, b. May 2!). lS,-)7. 

30. Arabollo Mary, 1). July 21. is.".i): d. Oct. 2(J, 1S(«. 

31. Willio Monroo, 1). July ;{, 18(50; d. May 22, 1801. 

32. Nollio N., b. April 22, ISC.i. 

33. Jamks Mklkndv (10). b. Nov. 2, 182-".. A farnior and owns the 
farm, lot No. !). fourtli rantfc. formerly bolonginj;: to Jonathan Spaldinj^-. 
He m. May lii. 18.">:i. .Mary E. Hobinson. who was b. .Juno 17, 18;];j. Chil- 
dren : 

34. Mary Elizabeth, b. 3Iay 28, lS.i4: d. May 80, 1854. 

35. Sarah E., b. Aug. 28, 185"); m., Sept. 2."., 1878. Alfred E. Johnson. 
They liave one child, Alfred Eugene, b. April 28. 1885. 

30. Emma Marion, b. Sept. 10, 1857. 

37. Persis .Marietta, b. Oct. 20, 185tt. 

38. Flora Hello, b. Jan. 5, 1805; m., Aug. 10. 1885. Wiili.im F. Hoyn- 
ton. They live in Greenville and have one diild. Emma Belle, b. ,lune 25, 
188(!. 

39. Carrie IJobinson. b. Aug. 1. 1870. 

IN(iALT.S FAMIEY. 

1. OSCAH (iiLMAN lx<iAiJ.8 ros. several years in Concord. lie came 
to Wilton about 1802, where ho lived until after the death of his wife. 
He was a wheehvriglit and carj.onter. He m.. June. 1841, Eliza Ann. 
dau. of Edward and Nam-y (Barrett) Ilerrick. See Ilerrick gen. (81). 
Children : 

2. Cyrus Mervin (4), b. June 11. 1842. 

3. Walter Chapin (7), b. June 18, 1848. 

4. CvRis ;Mkuvix, (2), b. June 14, 1842. He has been eniployed for 
many years on the railroad. He m., Sept. 0. 1809, Katie C Wetherbee. 
who d. Sept. 8, 1884, Children: 

5. Edward Gilman, 1). March 2;i, 1871. 

<;. Charles, b. Aug. 18, 1872; d. Sept. 8, 1884. 

7. Wai.tki! CiiArix (3), I). June 18, 1S42. A skilled carriage painter. 
He m.. IJoslon. Oct., 18(5!). Agnes .M. Eanorgan. who d. 1887. Children: 
S. Oscar Myrtle, b. June 14, 187(». 
9. Alice P.elle. b. Feb. 20. 1870. 

•lAi^lKS FAMIIA'. 

1. Ai-Fi!Ki. E. .Ia»,)1 KS was 1... Sanbornton, March ."H, 182*}. He came 
tu \\llton in 18(J7. and lilled the store under tlie west part of the Whiting 



422 , HISTORY OF WILTON. 

IIoui*e, whore he tradod until tho buUiling \v;is l)uriiPil. He was appointed 
po.'it-njai^tei-, Aug. 4, 187."), and lia>; conducted tlie ofllce to the present time 
witli the entire satisfaction of the pul)lic. He ni., July 2.'), 185:}, Sarah E. 
Ha/.elton, wJio was b.. Xortlitieid, May 12, 1S:U). Child : 

2. Mary Ann. 1)., Tuftonhorough. Ai)ri 14, 18.5'); ni.. Aug. 14, 1S7G, 
Frank E. Hutchinson of Milford. 

.TONES FAMILIES. 

1. A.Mos .Toxics, is fhst mentioned in Wilton in 1S02. He owned the 
east part of lot Xo 10, ninth range, lived hen- about lifteen years, and 
then removed to (Jodstown. liieut. .Tones was of large aiul robust 
physi(jue, industrious and busied himself with farming and mechanical 
pursuits. Children by his wife. Ifelteci a : 

2. Folly, b. .Ian. i;}, 1804. 

3. Hannah, b. .July 25, 1805. 

4. h'cbecca, b. Oct. 28, 180G. 

5. Newman, b. jSfareh 10, 1809. 
«. Fanny, b. Aug. 1;^, 1811. 

7. Elizai)eth. b. Oct. !). 181.'{. 



1. .ToEi. .Toxics came from Hillsborough, and was first taxed in Wilton 
in 18i;{. His farm was tlie west half of lots uuml)ered 15 and IC. uiiith 
range. 

2. Asa, son of preceding, soon after coming to Wilton, went to Mont 
Vernon, where he learned the tamier's and shoe maker's trade. In 1819 
he purchased of William Farker of Wilton his tannery, and soon com- 
menced shoe making, using himself the stock from his tannery. He con- 
tiiuied to carry on tanning and shoe making until 1S;!0 or is;!l. wIkmi he 
sold out to Marden & Mills, and removed to Ashburidiam. In 18;)2 he 
return(Ml to Wilton and built the brick house at the Centre, uow owned 
by Mrs. Henry H. T/ivermore. He carried on his business at the Centre 
for several years, when he removed to the East village, where he remained 
the rest of his life. Several persons were at dillerent times partners with 
him: namely, liis son, Warren .Tones, WilHani Eane, Samuel Futnanii 
Closes Clark and Calvin H. Dascomb. The business was carried on l)y 
'Sir. .lones ami his successors until about 18SI, when competition with 
manufacturers, who had introduc-ed improved machineiy. made it imprac- 
ticable to continue the business without a new outtit of machinery. The 
sales weie wholly with the country trade, and no goods gave better satis- 
faction than those made at that establishment. Mr. -Tones m.. Sept, 11. 
1819, Eucy Flint of Mont Vernon. See Flint gen. (2S). ( hildren : 

3. Endo B.. b. Sept. 12, 1820; d. May 2:5, 182:5. 

4. Fhebc S.. 1). Sept. J. 1822: m., May II. 1815. Samuel Futnau). See 
Futnam gen. 

5. Marth;i .lane h. April 1. 1825: m.. .Tunc ». IS|5. .lohn F. Farker. 
See Farker gen. 



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GENEALOGIES : KENNEY. 423 

(;. Almira, b. Xov. "), 1827: in., Jim. 20. lsr)S. Cnlviii P.. Dmsl-oihI). 
Sec I);iseoml)goii. (39). 

7. Wan-pu (9), 1). Sept. K;, 182!). 

S. Sarali. 1). Jan. 25, 18;{2; il. Au«?. 10, 18;}2. 

9. WAitKKX (7). I). Sopt. 10, 1820. Up was many ypars piii>a<r(>il in 
thp ni.-iinifaoturc of boots anil shoes. ITc ni. Ariana (iowinji;. Chikl: 

1(>. William Clarenco, 1). Sept. 2."), 18.*)0. A blaeksmitli. He m.. Sept. 
20. 1S71. IFaniet K. Fowler. See Fowler gen. 

KEXXEDV FAMIT.V. 

1. MiciiAKi. Kkxnedy, 1)., Ireland, Dec, 18;{(;. lie beo:,n, JNIay, 18(;(;, 
to work for Messrs. D. Wliitino; & Sons, and has been continuonsly in 
their employ for more than twenty years, wlilch, eonsiderin<>; tlie many 
troubles of late years between employers and employees, sjieaks well of 
Mr. Kennedy as an employee, and of the Messrs. Whiting as employers. 
He has l)een for several years one of the i)oliee. Some years ago he l)uilt 
a house in the south part of the village, and in 1S82 he purchased the 
southeasterly part of the Samuel lluteliinsoii farm, lying on the south 

side of the Souhegan river. He m.. Ft-b. 18. 18(!0. 0"l)onnell. 

(.'hildren : 

2. Xella, b. Feb. 15, 1861. 

3. Thomas, b. X^ov. 19. 180.5. 

4. Eugene, b. Xov. G, 18G7. 
.>. Mary. b. Aug. 11), ISOt). 
«. .AHchael, b. Aug. 19,1871. 
7. James, b. June 19. 187.'>. 

5. Patsy, b. April 10. 1875. 
9. Katie, b. Xov. 7. 1877. 

KEXXEY FAMILY. 

1. David Kknnkv was i)robably the first blaeksmith in Wilton. We 
learn from the transerijjt of a road, dated 17G5, that lie had a sho}) on the 
west side of the road, and the north side of the brook, near wliere Cragin's 
ftK'tory now stands. In Quarter Master Frye's ammunition account is the 
following item : "June 17, delivered .5.50 rounds for Cajjt. Crosby's eo. to 
David Kenney." He was in Capt. Goss's co. at tlie battle of Bennington. 
We have found no record of his family, but he undoubtedly had four 
children : 

2. Mary, iii. Abiabam Burton. See Burton gen. (2J>). 

3. Ardielaus, who was in ('apt. Crosby's co. at Bunker Hill, and in 
Capt. Barron's co. at Ticonderoga. 

4. Daniel (G). 
o. David (14). 

«. Damki. (4), owned and i<'S. on the place owned by Xathan Cragin 
and F. F. Kent. He sold his farm to Walter Fisk; deed dated AprU 5. 
1790. In th<! list of those who met with losses in the retreat from Bunker 
Hill is the name of Daniel Kennev, but the name of David, or t.f Daniel 



424 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Koiiiiov. is not roiiiid on tlip rolls ot either Stark's or lleetrs rt-oi.. but 
the cirt'uinstiiiioos before mentioned sliow that they wore both at tlie hat- 
tie ot lUiiiker Hill. Children by liis wile. Sarali : 

7. Sally, 1). Feh. ir>, 17S1. 

■S. Daniel, b. July 20, 17SJ. 

9. Jerusha, b. Oct. 10, 17SG. 

10. Edvardus, b. Alio;. 2.-), 17S8. 

11. IJctsoy, h. Sept. If), 1700. 

12. David, b. June 27, 1792. 

13. Iluldah, b. Jan. 4, 171)5. 

14. David (5), d. 1S20; he res. on the homestead, lot No. 17, sixth 
ran»»'e; the house being on the south side of the road north of Cragin's 
shop. He sold his farm to Eliphalet rutnani and removed to Springtield. 
Vt., in tlie winter of 180S. lie m., Jan. IG. 1794, Sally Boynton of Mil- 
ford. Children: 

15. David, b. Nov. 2, 1799. 
10. lliram, b. Nov. 4, 1S02. 
17. Sally, b. Get. 4, 1804. 
IH. Cleiiiens, b. Oct. 24, 1808. 

KEVES FAMILY. 

1. ,I(>HN Keyks, son of Deacon John Keyes of Slirewsbury, Mass; l». 
in 1710; m., Nov. 2."), 1741, Abigail, dau. of Dea. Jonatlian Livcrmore of 
Northborough, 1). April 10, 1721. ChildnMi : 

2. Simon (14), b. Oct., 1742. 

3. Abigail, b. Dec. 20. 171:!: ni. William A. Ifawkins. See Hawkins 
gen. (1). 

4. IMiebe. b. March 17, 174."); m. Stephen Hnss. See Buss gen (I). 

5. Kiizabeth, b. April 7, 1740; m. Joshua lilandiard. See Blaiuhard 
gen. (3tO- 

({. Sul)mit, b. Sept. 2, 1747; m. Israel Howe. See Howe gen. (1). 
7. Eydia, b. May 0, 1749, m. Triali Smith. 
S. Sarah, l>. June 20, 1751. 
{). John, b. Aug. 7, 1753. 

10. Thomas, b. July 8, 1755. 

11. Silas (28), I). Aug. 7, 1757. 

12. IJhoda, 1). March .'iO, 17.")9: m. William Hales. ,hm. Se<' l',ali'< 
gcu. (2). 

13. Ephraim, b. March 14, 17(;i. 

14. SiM<tN (2), l». Oct., 1742; d. Oct. 29, 1802. He bought of Uov. 
Jonathan liivermore, June 8, 1704, lot No. 12, seventh range, ))eiug one of 
Hie lots drawn for the first .settled minister. He also bought of Josepli 
Holt, April 10, 1792, the west part of lot No. 11. seventh range, the place 
owned by tlie late George Tarkhurst. We have not found that he served 
jiersonally in the army of the IJevolution, but he paid to Amos Holt, Jun., 
one of the three years" men from Wilton, £7 10s., and pai»l to Peter rut- 
nani for one inoutlis" service at West Point in 1780, £2 8s. He m.. Sejjt. 
5. 17ii(i. Lucy . who d. .\pril 2, 1801. Mrs. Keyes and four of her 





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GENEALOGIES : KEYES. 425 

(.'hililreii d. of tho terrible lever tliiit prcv.iiled in A\iltoii in ISdI. Sec 
\mgo V.)l of this History. Childreii : 

l.>. Simon, h. Aug. 1"), 17(i7. 

1«. Tau'V, 1). Aug. 2'.>, 17(;!»; ui. Arleuiiis Cliilds. 

17. Phehe, I). Aug. -JS. 1771 : iii. Sanuiel Slicidoii. .luu. S<-c Slii-idou 
gen. 

18. xVbijah, I). June .{(». 177.!; d. isl.-): in.. Oet. :>. 17;i!i. Sally Abbot, 
dan. of Xatlianiel Abbot^. 

\i). Solomon, b. June ;>(), 1771. 

20. Abigail, b. Oet. 14, 177."); m. Amos Lawrenee. 

21. Thomas, b. Aug. 7, 1777; d. July 22, ISOl. 

22. Sally, b. Dee. .'iO, 17S(); d. July 2. ISOl. 

23. John, b. Mareh 2, 17S;{ ; d. Mareh S, ISdl. 

24. Jedutlian, b. Mareh 2, 1785. 

25. Ezra, b. July 2G, 17S7; d. Mareh 28, 1801. 

26. Hannah, b. Aug. 1!), 1780; m. John Sinionds. 

27. Eber, b. Feb. 4, 1792. 

28. Silas (11), b. Aug. 7, 17.57; d. Aug. is, IS 10. II.' res. in Wilton, 
and in Prineeton and Northborough, Mass., but removed, Feb., ISO!), to 
Temple. IFis brother-in-law, Friah Smith, paid him for two months* ser- 
viee in the army at JJennington, 1777, twenty dollars. He m. Sarah 
Lovejoy of Methuen, who d. June 1!), ls;!0. Children ; 

2», Sarah, b., Wilton, May 1, 1782. 

30. Jemima, b., Prineeton, Mass., Feb. 10, 1784. 

31. Silas (3J>), b., Prineeton, Dee. 29, 178"). 

32. Phebe, b., Prineeton, Aug. 17, 1787. 

33. Ei)hraim, b., Prineeton, Mareh 21, 1789. 

34. Jonathan (42), I)., Prineeton, March 0, 1701. 

35. Joanna, b., Northborough, Mass.. Feb. 7, 179;{. 
3(>. Persis, b., Northborough, Mass., Feb. l.j, 179.=). 

37. Abigail, b., Northborough, .Mass., May 11, 1797. 

38. Warren, b., Northborough, Mass., June 2:{, 1799. He was a 
wheelwright and fanner, and owned and res. several years on the Heede 
farm in AVilton, at which period he represented the town in the I.egisla- 
lure one year. He sold his farm and removed to 'i'emple. lie ni.. .Nov. (1. 
182.{, Luey W. Cummings of Temple. 

30. Silas (31), b. Dec. 29, 1785; he res. on the homestead ol his 
lather in 'J'emi)le, and worked at farming and mechanical business. Hi' 
m. Pebecea Pratt. Children: 

40. Jolm Wan-en (40), b. Sept. 17, 18;{;{. 

41. Sarah L. 

42. Jonathan (34), b. March G, 1791; d. April 7, 1804. He was a 
fanner and lived a few years on the farm now owned by William Abbot, 
lie sold that farm and bought and carried on successfully the fa ini for- 
merly owned by Joshua lllanchard. He m., Sept. ;J0, 1819, Miriam 'I'yler, 
who'd. Dee. 17, ls;{9. lie m., 2d, .luly 5. 1810, Dore.is Elliot ol Mason, 
whod. April ;{0, 1807. Children: 

43. Edward, b. Aug. 5. ls2(i: d. Ant--. 2s. ls57. 11.- m.. .inn.' I. isr.o. 



426 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Louisa Newton of Worcester, Mass., who lived bur a few mouths after 
her niarriago. lie ni., 2d, Jan. .31, 1853, Eli/a Anna Elliot of Mason. 

44. Silas, b. 1S22; d. Sept.. 11, 182.*). 

45. Eliza Ann, b. .June 2, 1S2G; d. Feb. 2, 1847. She m., Nov. 27. ISi:,. 
Georo;e Lovejo\- of Milford. An infant son d. Oct. 11, 1840. 

4«. Maria Lovejoy, b. Xov. .->, 1828; d. May 13, 18(10. 

47. Silas, b. Feb. 28, 1831 : ni., Oct. 2.5, 1800, T/i/.zie Condon of ITarton. 
X. S. 

48. George Henry (.5«), b. April 4, 1830. 

40. John Warhkn (40), b. Sept. 17, 18.33: a fanner and res. at West 
Wilton. He ni., Sept. 23, 18.-)8, Betsey A. M<'lendy. who was b. Sept. 13. 

1S38. ("hildren: 

50. Eva S., b. Xov. !>, 1800. 

51. Ada If., b. May 20, 1804. 

52. Edwin W., b. .Tuly 2."), 1808. 

53. Susan, b. .Tan. 21, 1872. 

54. Joseph S., b. May <», 1874. 

55. Otis S., b. Oct. 8, 1877. 

5G. Gkokok IIkn-kv (48). b. April 4, 183(;. He res. ou the homestead 
of liis father, containing about 110 acres, and of out-lauds he has :> acres 
in Wilton and 00 in Milford. He keeps a large h<'rd of cows, and sells 
milk to D. Whiting & Sons. He was awhile in trade at East Wilton in 
company with Thomas IT. Dillon. He has served several years as select- 
man. TTe m., Xov. 21, 18.-)8, Abby A. GnttersoJi of MiUord". Child : 

57. Arthur T.ouis. b. Dec. 2, 1802. He was one year at Tufts College. 

KIDDETf I'WMTT.IES. 

1. I'^pniiAni KiDDKii, b. in I.yndeborough, Jan. 3, 17!)1 : d. Aug. 3. 
18r.8. TTe came to Wilton in 1840, and he and his wife res. in Wilton until 
their death. He ni., 1810, Ketsey Boftee; h. July 28. 17!)2: d. May 14. 
1878. Children: 

'2. .Tohn 15. (7). b. Aug. l(i, 1811. 

:j. Eliza, b. ^Farch 14, 1814; m. Burnham Kussell of Eyndeborougli. 

4. Thomas K.. b. June!), 1817. 

5. Anna, b. Sei)t. 10, 1822; d. >Tay 1."). 180S : ui. .lohu Burton. See, 
Burton gen. (92). 

G. Martha, b. Aug. 10, 182S; d. .Inly 2, 1832. 

7. JOMX B. (2), 1). Aug. 10, 1811. TTe bought the farm, lot Xo. IS. 
tlfth range, on which Col. Philip Putnam was the original settler, and 
occui)ied it until after the death of his wife. lie was captain of the 
Eafayette Artillery co.. which held its organization for a longer period 
than any other military company in Xew Hampshire. He ni.. April 1."). 
lS3t, :\rary Itnssell. who was b.. ATout Vernon. D.'c. '.i. 1S(I7. and d.. Oct. 
22. 1871). Children: 

S, :Maiy Oiinda, b. Oct. l.">. 1835: m. Artemas Putnam. See Putnam 
gen. 

}). .John Perkins, b. .Inly 1. 1S3S: a house painler anil re-^. in l.eom- 
in-^ter. Mass. He in. Al)bie Foss. 



GENEALOGIES : KIMBALL. 427 



10. Diana, b. Nov. 7, 1S41 ; res. in Leominster, Mass.: m. Iloraoe \V. 
IJice, who d. Jnlv 28. 18S:^. They had two children. 



1. Tllo.MAS i;. KiDDKH, soil of Jol) Kidder, I)., (Joflstowii, Sept.. 
179S; il. Nov. 1, 1870. lie was a shoenialcer, and eanie to Wilton in ISSI, 
and worked for Messrs. Jones & Co., as loiio; as he was al)le to work, lie 
ni., July 4. 181;). Sarah Perkins, who d. .Tuly 27. 187!). a,2;ed 8S yrs. 
Children: 

2. Sarah Jane (7), b. May 11», 1820. 

3. Wilhani Clark, b. Noy. li), 1821. He worked lor seyeral years at 
shoeniakiii<«;. but for a Ions; time he has l)een in trade with his brother-in- 
law under the lirm-iiame of Kidder cV: Whitney. He m.. Xoy.. is IT). 
Caroline, dau. of Capt. Pliny Whitney of Milford: n. eh. 

4. Allien Augustus, b. April 2."), 1824. He res. many j-ears in Meredith. 
He enlisted in the Twelfth Iiegt., X. H. V., and was promoted to 
sergeant. A short time before his term of three years was out, he was 
wounded through his left lung and shoulder IjJade which so far disabled 
his left arm that he is preyented from doing many kinds of work. He lias 
been employed for some years as an assistant at the Asylum for the 
Insane in Concord. He m. Julia Clinton of Bangor. Me. They had one 
child. 

5. P]dward (14). b. Jan. (1, 182s. 

G. Sophronia, b. Oct. 3, 18:51; d. May SO, ISG.'). She m. il.'ury A. 
Fisk, and had one child that d., Aug., 180."), seyen months old. 

7. SAKAir Jank (2), b. May li), 1820: m., April 2, isi:.. ,I;niic> 
-Martin, who came to Wilton in 1847, and has since res. here. Cbildicn: 

.S. George P. (Martin), b. April 10, 1848: d. Aug. 10. 180;5. 

». :Mary Jane (Martin), 1). April 23, 1840; d. June 20. 180:5. 

10. Frank Pierce (INFartin) (17), b. June 21, IS;").-]. 

11. William Todd (Martin), b. June 17, 185.5; d. Dec. ;}, 1800. 

12. Sarah Estella (.Alartin), b. Sept. 5, 1857; d. June 21, 1S0.'5. 

13. Carrie (Martin), b. May 3, 1800. 

14. KnwAKi) (5), 1). Jan. 0, 1828; a shoemaker. He m.. Dee. 1, 1851. 
Ellen Lilibey. He m., 2d, Xov. 15, 1805, Mary J. Dutton. Ciiildren : 

15. Charles, b. :March 1, 18.59. 

1(>. Xellie M., b. March 28, 1801. Slu' m.. -fan. :50. ISSO. Henry Tracy, 
and 'res. in Fitchburg. 

17. Frank Pieuck (Martin) (10), !.. Jun(> 21, 18.5:s. He has been 
for many years oyerseer in the spinning room of Hillsl)orongh Mills in 
West Milford, Pine Valley. He m., Sept. 25, 1877, Myra Eli/,al)eth Hoi.- 
kins, 1). Dec. 20, 18.5:5. Children : 

IS. Ernest Pichard (Martin), b. Oct. 11, 1878. 

V.}. Frank Perley (Martin), 1). Sept. 20. 1880. 

KIMHAPI. FAMILY. 

1. John Kimuai.i.. b. M.arch s, 1707: d. Dec. 1:5.18.5:5. His parents 
belonged in Wenham, .Mass.. and had a familv of Iwehe children, of 



428 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

whom lie w.is the tliiid. lie was a slioi'-niaker i)j' traclo and lived in Tom- 
plc until 1S02, when he l)ouoht the farm of Ahijah l*errv in the southwefJt 
part of Wilton, and removed then". He was a prosperous farmer and 
a good citizen. He m.. 1797, Abigail Billing-s, who d. Oct. ;n. isll : m.. 
2d, Ai)nl 11, ISKJ, Anna, dau. of J'ov. Jonathan I.ivermorc wlio d. June 
5, 182-1. See fJvermore gen. He m., JJd, Mareh 2(1. 1X21). .Vih<ah Spald- 
ing, who d. .\pril 27. 187;{, aged 84 yrs. Children : 

'2. John (13), 1).. Temple. June 7, 1798. 

;{. Anna Hunt (IJ)), b., Temple. Aug. 4, 180(1. 

4. Harriet, b., Wilton, Dec. 21, 1802; d. INIay KJ. 180G. 

5. Achsah (24), b., AVllton. Oct. :}0, 1804. 

G. Daniel IJayniond, b., Wilton, Sept. 2:). isoti; d. Oct. 21. 18.-.9: 
unm. lie kept a livery stable in I.,owell. 

7. Granville, b., Wilton, May 9, 1808; d. Jan. 22, 187;{: unm. lie 
lived in Buttalo, N. V., St;. Louis, Mo., and in Chicago. 111.. ;ind carried 
on an extensive transportation business, 

S. Augustine (31). b., Wilton, July 9, 1810. 

!). Samuel I/ivermore (33), b., Wilton, Jan. 10. 1817. 

10. Abigail, b., Wilton, March 14, 1819; d. Dec. 29. 188(i. 

11. Jonathan Bowers (41), b., Wilton, May 10. 1821. 

12. Mary, b., Wilton, Feb. 3, 182.'$; d. in 182:). 

13. John (2), b.. Temple, June 7, 1798; d. Aug. .">. 18:{8. Ho settled 
in Lowell, and was for several years i)rOprietor of the Livermore House, 
at that time one of the lirst hotels there. He was afterwards appointed 
deputy sheriff. He m., April 29, 1823, Hannah King of AVilton. See 
King gen. (11). Children: 

14. John Francis, b., Lowell, Mass., Sept. 2:{, 1824. He res. in Low- 
ell, and is president of the Appleton National Bank. He m.. Auti'. 27. 
1847, Claia Blanchard of Wilton. See Blanchard gen. (G9). 

15. Harriet Maria (44), h., Lowell, Mass., Dec. 20, 1825. 

16. Henry Lee, b., Lowell, Mass., July 17, 1828; d. Nov. 2, 18:i2. 

17. :Mary Elizabeth (4J)), b., Lowell, Mass., July 24, 1834. 
IM. Charles I?aymond (56), b., Lowell, Mass., June 11, 18;J7. 

1». Anna Hint (3), I)., Temple, Aug. 4, 1800; d. May 10, 1804. She 
m., ]\ray 29, 182.'{. :Moses Spalding, and res. in. Wilton. See Spalding gen.. 
Children: 

20. Edward Henry (Spalding), b., Wilton, Man'h 12, 1S2:.. 

21. Isaac Kimball (Spalding), b., Wilton, July 21, 182(>; deceased. 

22. AVilliam IJitter (Spalding), b., Wilton, April 8, 1828. 

23. John Augustine (Spalding), b., Wilton. May 29, 18;{7. 

24. Acii.sAii (5), b. Oct. .W, 1804; res. in Lowell, Mass.. and ot late 
years in Boston. She m., Oct. 12, 18:$0. John McAlvin of Lowell, who 
was b., Antrim, Jan. 9, 1800. and d., Lowell, Fel). :>, 1800. Children : 

25. John Henry (McAlvin), b., Low«'ll, Aug. 2, 18;!1 : res. in Lowell. 
and is a ))rosi)erous business man; city treasurer from 1809 to 188;!. He 
m., Jan. 4, 18,-,|, N,>ino y\. Ives of Fittsford, Vt. ; li ch. 

26. William Kranci< (.McAlvin). b.. Lowell. March 27. is;!:!: d. Jnlv 
29, 18:{|. 



GENEALOGIES : KIMBALL. 429 

27. Graiivilk' Kiiiihall (Mc-Alviii), h.. Lowell, .luly U. iSiM; ics. in 
Boston, anil is su[)C'rint('n(l('nt of the Aged Glen's Home. 

2S. Franees .)ane (MeAlvin), b., Lowell, Ainil 12. is;{.^: ni., Oct. 25. 
ISOli. Stephen 15. Smith of Lowell; 1 ch. IJes. Boston. 

29. Annie Emily (MeAlvin), b., Lowell, Feb. 12, 1S4(); i-es. Boston. 

30. (Jeorire Warren CVfeAlvin). b., Lowell, Auj;. 0, 1S1:{; d. ,Ian. 10. 
1845. 

:n. AUULSTIXK (8), b., Wilton, .luly i>, ISIO; d. Sept. 10, 184S ; set- 
tled in Nashville, Teun.; ui. Mrs. Jones of Louisville, Ky. Child: 

32. Granville; is about forty years of a^e; is a travellinji: freifjht 
au;ent for the ^Iiehij?au Southern U. U. 

33. Samii:i. Livi;umoke (9), b., Wilton, Jan. 10, 1817; res. on the 
homestead in AN'ilton, and is a prosperous farmer. He m., Sept. 5, 1849, 
Bet.sey E. Graves, wlio was b., Mt. Ilolly. Vt., T'eb. 12, 1827, and d. Feb. 
0,1870. Children: 

34. A dau.i^hter I), and d. Dec. 30, 18r)l. 

35. John IJaymond (G3), b., Wilton, :\Liy 10, LS.');}. 
361 Anna Liverniore («()), b., Wilton, :\Lircli ;jO, 1855. 
37. Mary Ellen (GJ)). b., Wilton, Nov. 15, 1857. 

3fS. Al)by Isabelle. b., Wilton. Nov. 20, 1860; m.. Dee. 25, 1885, (Jeorge 
M. Batehehier of Wilton. See Batchclder <ren. (38). 

39. Frank Bowers, 1)., Wilton, Jan. 14, 1803. 

40. Faimie Marion, b., AVilton. 31arch 23, 1808. 

41. Jonathan Boweks (11), b., Wilton, May 10, 1821; res. in Chi- 
caj^o. lie m., Mareh 27, 1850, Augusta M. York. Cluldren : 

42. Marion Augusta, b., Lowell, Mass., Dec. 7, 1851. 

43. Belh', b., Chicago, 111., July 31, 18.5G; d. Aug. 28, 1858. 

44. IlAUiaiCT Makia (15), b., Lowell, Mass., Dec. 20, 1825: res. in 
Lowell, Mass. She m., Oct. 3, 1844, Frederic Parker, who grad., Har- 
vard College, 1833, and was a lawyer. He d. Jan. 29, 1857. Slie m., 2d, 
May 19, 1859, Sidney Spalding. Children : 

45. Frederic Henry (Parker), b., Lowell, Aug. 9, 1845 ; d. June 5, 1849. 

46. Charles Edward (Parker Spalding), b., Lowell, Sept. 24, 1848. 

47. Frederic Augustus (Parker Spalding), b., Lowell, Dec. 30, 1853. 

48. Harriet Sidney (Spalding), b., Lowell, Aug. 7, 1805. 

49. Makv Emzauetii (17), b. .July 24, 1834; res. in ^Vilton. She in., 
Sept. 20, 1855, Harvey A. \Vhiting. See Whiting gen. Children: 

50. Isaac Spalding (Whiting), b., Wilton, Dec. 7, 18,58. 

51. George (Whiting), b., Wilton, Feb. 10, 1801. 

52. John Kimball (Whiting), b., Wilton, Jan. 22, 1803. 

53. Fanny (Whiting), b., Wilton, June 20, 1808. 

54. David (Whiting), b., Wilton, July 7, 1870. 

55. Charles Frederic (Whiting), b., Wilton, .July 27, 1875. 

5«. CiiAKi.E.s Kavmond (18), b., Lowell, Mass., .Fune 11, 1837 ; a drug- 
gist and apothecary; res. in Lowell. He m., Nov. 2L 18.59, Sarah Frances 
Paul. Children : 

57. John Arthur, b., Lowell, Aug. 23, 1800. 

58. Mary Frances, b., Lowell, Dec. 19, 1803. 



430 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

5J). (Iiarlt's Itayinoiul. h.. l.owcll, Nov. 10, lS(i7; d. Doc. ."), 1S70. 

00. Henry IJayiiiond, l».. Lowell, Sept. (i, 1S7(». 

«1. Frederic Spaldinj?. 1»., Lowell, Aug. 17, 1S74; d. .hdy 2(i, 1S75. 

02. Kalph CJrosveiior, b., Lowell, Aug. 29, 1S7(5. 

03. J(JiiN Kavmond (35), 1)., AVilton, May Ifi, 185;^; res. in Nashua, a 
niiiknian. He m., Dee. 2."), ISSl, Delora Tarbel! of Wilton. Children : 

01. Anne Lora, I)., Xasliua, Nov. 21, 1882. 
05. John Tarhell, b., Xashua, Dee. 20, 1883. 

00. Anna Livkkmork (30), b., Wilton, March 30, 1855; d. Aug. 13, 

1882. She ni., April !), 1870, Nelo W. Tarbcll of T>yudeborough. Children : 

07. Samuel Kimball (Tarbell), b., Lyndcborough, Jan. 2, 1880. 

08. Josephine Frances (Tarbell), b., Lyndel)orough, July 15, 1881. 
m. Mahv Ei.lkn (37), b., Wilton, Nov. 15. 1857; lias lived in 

Andicrst a.nd Nashua. She m., Dec. 25, 1881, Frank Wheeler. Children : 

70. liessie Mny (Wheeler), b., Amherst, April 12, 1883. 

71. Karl Winficld (Wheeler), b., Nashua, Jan. 28, 188fi. 

KING FAJIILY. 

1. IJiciiAKiJ KiN<; is described in a deed, given at Chelmsford, Mass., 
April 21, 1753, as " a cabinet maker & Joyner." lie renu)ved to Wilton in 
17()0, and bought of James Maxwell, lot No. 3, eiglith range. He 
purchased, March 2, 1774, a pew in the then new meeting-house, situated 
against the south wall, front of the house, and the second west of the 
front entrance. The deed is still extant. His foot lathes remained in his 
shop many years after his death, and specimens of his handicraft, anticpie 
and substantial, are still in existence. His granddaughter, ^Irs. Sarah K. 
'I'hurston of Far Rockuway, N. V., still living in the ninety-second year 
of her age, well remembers him and his excellent character. His 
daughters were distinguished for beauty of person, and amiability of 
disposition. They were also noted for industry and houseliold virtues. 
He m. Lucy liutterlield, who d., Wilton, Sept. 13, 1783, aged .50 yrs. He 
m., 2d, Sarah Wooley of Westford. Mass., who d. 1808. Children : 

2. Lucy, b. May 18, 1700; d., Andover, Vt., Nov. 18, 1812. She res. 
first in Mason, and removed, about 1704, to Andover, Vt., experiencing 
the many hardships of pioneer life. She m., pec. 30, 1781. Joseph Abbot, 
Jun., who was b., 1758, and d., 18.35. They had six cliikhcM. llie births 
of two of them being recorded in Willon. 

3. Mary, b., 1702; d. Sept. 25, 1854. She m., Nov. 5, 1782, Joseph 
Chandler of Andover, Mass., wlio d. Nov. 3, 1815. She liad ten children, 
the descendants of whom arc scattered far and wide. One of the daughtt-is 
was the wife of Deacon Oliver IJarrett. See Barrett gen. (14). 

•t. Itetsey, b. June 20, 1704. She res. in Keene, and had nine cbildrt n. 
three by her first husband and six by her sec()nd one. She nu. .lune .'!0, 
1785, Joseph Abbot, 3d, and m., 2d, Thomas IJaker. 

5. Henning (7), b. July 11, 1707. 

0. Sarah, b. about 1775; d. Sept. 3, 1704. 

7. 15i;NNiN(i (5), b. July 11, 1707; d. Oct. 14, 1845. He was a pros- 
perous farmer, and of sterling character. He m., Nov. 10, 1701, Abigail, 



GENEALOGIES : KING. 431 

dan. of A.<liby Morj^aii. She d. Nov. 12, 18.V), aj?cd sf). Jlcr iiunhors 
family iiaiiR- wa.< Greely. She was calh'd by one of liur dcscoiuhints, "a 
paraxon (»f excellence." She was an esUHMued ineiiil)er of the Baptist 
Church, haviiiy- been baptized by inmiersioii at the age of 7:5. Childien : 

S. Saimiel (15), b. Aug. 20, 179-"). 

*,). Sarah, b. Fel). 4, 1707; res. in Wiltou and Far Eockavvay, \. Y. 
Slie m., Dec. 24. 1810, Ephraiin Brown. See Brown gen. (6). She ni., 
2d, >rarch iJl, 1S47, Nathaniel Thurston, who was b. Jtuie 2:{, 17!)7, and d.. 
Wilton, April 4, 1874. 

10. Abigail, b. May 1, 17lt!t; d. Fel). 4, 1887. She ui. Samuel Mayiuird 
of Brooklyn, X. V., who was b., Shrewsbury, ;Mass., May 29, 17S7, and d.. 
Flatbush, X. V.. March (J, 1872, aged 8.t years. 

11. Hannah, b. June 28, ISOl ; d. Aug. 10, 1870. She m., April 20, 
182;{, .John Kind>all, who was 1). June 7, 1798, and d. Aug. .5, 1838. See 
Kindjall gen. (13). 

12. Clarissa, b. Marcli 7, 1804 ; d. Aug. 8. I88.1. Slie m.. April 11, 182(1, 
Calvin Gray. See Gray gen. (73). 

13. Mary, b. Jan. 4, 1807 ; d. May 1, 188.'). lies, in Wilton and Groton, 
Mass. She m., Dec. 2"), 1828, Isaiah Mansur. See Mansur gen. 

14. Sanford (23), b. June 23, 1811. 

15. Samuel (8), b. Aug. 2(), 179.5; d. June 20, 18G2. lie was a farmer 
and res. in Wilton; a man of great physical vigor. He once mowed on a 
wager six acres of grass in one day between suiu'ise and sunset. He was 
widely known as an olHcer in the militia, and was commissioned, July 1. 
1829, as Col. of the 22d IJegt. of X. II. militia. He was also captain of a 
volunteer company, called the " Miller Guards," which received a splen- 
did standard from Gen. James ^Miller. On two occasions, in 1840 and 
1801. he ollered Ins services to the country as a soldier. He was a man of 
generous impulses and enthusiasm. He m., Sept.. 181G. Kebccca I'ark- 
hurst, who d. June 9, 1817, aged 24. He m., 2d, Jan 27, 1820, Lydia, dau. 
of Kev. Jonathan Livermore, who d. March 4, 1871, aged 78. Children : 

16. IJebecca, b. June 1, 1817. She res. in Andover, Mass. She m.. 
May 15, 183G, Daniel P. Goldsmith, who d. Oct. 31, 1844. She m.. 2d. 
Dec. 28, 184(5, Benjamin Goldsmith of Jamaica Plain, ^Mass. 

17. EHzabeth "(2«), b. 1822. 

18. John, b. Jan. 1, 1820; res. in Charlestown. Mass.: a railroad clerk 
and superintendent of freight depot. 

19. George, b. Dec. 29, 1829; res. in Charlestown, Mass. ; a railroad 
clerk. 

20. Josephine, b. Feb. 22. 1833; m. Henry P.. Hunter: has res. in Lan- 
caster, Ohio, and in Dakota. 

21. Henry L., b. Dec. 21, 1834; a farmer, and res. in Petersham, Mass. 

22. Mary W. (20), b. Felj. 4, 1838. 

23. Sankoim) (14), b. June 23, 1811 ; d. in Temple Sept. G, 18.-)9. He 
was for many yi^ars a successful teacher. He purchased a farm in Tem- 
ple and si»ent the last years of liis life in agricultural pursuits. He was 
nmch respected. He m., Dec. 31, 1840, Susan Burnham of Pelham. who 
was b. April 19, 1818, and d., Lowell, Sept. .5, 1872. Children : 



432 HISTOKY OF WILTON. 

24. Charles Kraiifis. ],.. \\iltoii, Jan. W, lM:i. lie was fitted for eol- 
le^e at Appleton Aeadenij', New Ipswich, and at the Loweil Ilij^h Sehool, 
and grad., Dartinoutli College. 18G7, the seeond in his class. Ht; lias been 
principal of a j^rannnar school in New Bedford, Mass., of the Collins 
School in Gloucester, and of the Lewis Scliool in Boston; the last position 
he still holds. lie opened, in 18S.5, at Saratoga. X. A'., "The National 
Siiiiini(!r School of Methods," the first and only institution of its kind in 
this country, designed to teach the art of pedagogy. He has also organ- 
ized '• The Teachers" National Reading (.'ircle." lie has made a specialty 
of geography, and is recognized by his writings and lectures as an author- 
ity on that subject. He has also preached for churches destitute of i>as- 
tors. He ni., Aug. 1, 1807, Elizabeth Boardnian of Lowell, who was b. 
Sept. 28, 1842, in Preston, England. 

25. Abbie Ann, b., Wilton, 184(5; ni., Nov. 21», 1880. Warren IJurnhani. 
and res. in Chicago. 

2G. Elizahetii (17), b. 1822; has res. in liancaster and Cincinnati. 
Ohio. She ni., July 15, 1844, Henry C. Whitman, son of Rev. Natlianiel 
Whitman of Billerica, Mass. ; a distinguished lawyer and judge. Children : 

27. Henry Medill (Whitman), b. June 24, 1845; a graduate of Har- 
vard University, 18()8; d. Aug. 16, 18G0. 

28. Chauuing Wood (Whitman), b, Aug. 24, 1840; a graduate of Har- 
vard University, 18(58. He has been for several years United States Con- 
sul at Hudderslield, England. He m. 31ary Eels, Marcli, 1871, who d.. 
1872. He m., 2d, Sept. 18, 1875, in Iludderstield, Mary England. He lias 
one son, Henry, who was b. Eeb. 18, 1872. 

29. Makv W. (22), b. Feb. 4, 1838; res. in (Greenville. She m., Jan. 
2!), 185!J, James Taft, justice of the peace and postmaster. ( liildren : 

30. Herbert J. (Taft), b. Sept. 1, 1800; a lawyer, and res. in Green- 
ville; m., Oct. 21, 1885, Ida F. Chamberlain. 

31. Josepliine M. (Taft), b. Sept. 20, 18G2. 

32. Florence (Taft), b. Sept. 20, 1800. 

33. Winifred Livcrmore (Taft), b. April 28, 1870. 
3-1. Beatrice King (Taft). b. Ai)ril 28. 1870. 

KNIGHT FA:\IILIES. 

1. W I LDKK Knkuit came to Wilton wlicn advani-ed in age. He and 
his wife resided here the remainder of their lives. His wife, Lucinda 
Kniglit. d. Nov. 25, 1807, aged 07 yrs. He d. Feb. 28, 1870, aged 80 yrs. 



I. l)AVii> Knkuit res. a few years in Wilton. He d. Nov. K;, is.V.). 
aged 00 yrs. Candace, widow of David Knight, d. Dec. 7. 180;{. aged 00 
years. 

LAN( EV FAMILY. 

1. GK<n:<iK LAXri-.v was probably the tirsi settler on lot No. 0, second 
rangi'. ii..w owned by Mrs. Abiah 11. Howard, lie was killed, Sept. 7. 




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GENKALOGIES : LANE. 433 

177.}, at llial dcphtrablc aeeidciit ot tlic lall o( the incL-tiiig-housp fraiiic. 
ChiUlifii by liis will", Eli/alK-lh ; 

•2. George, '>. Nov. 11, 17(i(;; d. April o, 1S4;»; a ics. of Wilton dmiiig 
his life. He built the house that was owned many years l)y Isaac Hlaueh- 
ard and Isaac- lilanchard, Jun., and also the one opposite (Gardner 
Blanehanrs that was burned down years ago. 'Vhv houses he built, being 
long and of one story, were called " Lancey's saw-mills."' lie was a good 
hewer of timber, and could make a good frame, lie was noted for talking 
to liimself. lie m., Oct. IC, 1794, Betsey, dau. of John and Sarah Stevens, 
who d. June 25, 1S4S, aged 77 yrs. 

3. William, b. May 29, 1708. 

4. Elizabeth, b. Feb. 1.-), 1772. 

5. Zairheus. b. Dee. 12, 177;^. 

LANE FAMILIES. 

1. WiLHA.M Lank, b., Meredith, Jan. 19, 1822; was from Eaconia. 
He came to Wilton and worked for a while for Asa Jones antl was for 
several years in eompany with him in the manufacture of boots and shoes, 
lie was also several years at Milford in company with Mills & Lewis in 
the same business, lie started in the leather trade in Boston, but was a 
heavy sufterer at the time of the great tire. Soon after he removed to 
Chicago, and eventually to Minneapolis and Boston. While in Wilton, he 
held ollices in the militia, and was the last lieut.-col. of the 22d Kegt. 
lie also served one year as selectman, and one year as representative to 
the Legislature. He m., April 2, 184."), Emily, dau. of Capt. David Wilson. 
She was b., Wilton, Feb. 27, 1820, and d., Minneapolis, Minn.. July 15, 
1887. Cliildren: 

2. Helen Isabelle (4), b., Wilton, Feb. 11, 1840. 

3. Emily Frances (0), b. Aug. 5, 1848. 

4. Helkx Isabkllic (2), b., Wilton, Feb. 11, 1840; m., July 28, 1808, 
Melville Emerson Wel>b, 31. D., who was b. March 3, 184;j, and res. iu 
Boston. Children : 

5. Koy Lane (Webb), !>., Saccarappa, Me., Sept. 20, 1809; d. Sept. 
.'{0, 1809. 

G. Melville Emerson (Webb), b., Boston, Feb. 21, 1870. 

7. Helen Sampson (Webb), b., Boston, April 1, 1881. 

8. Mortimer Bruce (Webb), b., Boston, Aug. 27, 1882. 

1), Emily Fhanx'ICS (3), b., Wilton, Aug. 5, 1848; d. July 8, 1873; m., 
Jan. .n, 1871, John Dane lloll. who was 1).. Milford. Jan. 12. 1844, and d. 
.luly 28, 1872. Child: 

10. Melvillena Lane (Holt), b.. lioslon. March 4. 1S7;{. 



1. John Lank was b., Ireland, June 23, 1821. He came to America 
in 1849, and worked for the Wilton Co. until their mill was burned in 
1872. In 1877, he bought the farm in the southeast part of Wilton, on 



434 lllSTOKY OF WILTON. 

whiili IJciijainiii UliiiKli.ini orif^iiially x'ttlctK wlicrc hv lia> .-iiu-c ro. He 
in., Oct. 11), IS,") I, Kalheriiif Slu-a. ( liildicii : 

2. Joliii, h. July r.l, IS.")."). 

3. Daniel. 1>. Oct. S. 1S,")(;. 

4. Kalu'. 1). M.iirh •_', 1S,-)1»: iii., ()i-(. 21. 1SS;{. Tliouia.- Cooley. See 
Cooioy fil'ii. (1). 

5. Mary Ann. h. V\'h. 1,"), ISdO; d. ,Ian. !l. ISSl. 

I.AN(;l)l-:!.F. 1 A.M!I,^. 

1. ,I()si;ni !.an(;i)i:li., son ol Mark I), l.an^nh'ii, was h., .Moni \vv- 
non, .Sept. .{(», 1S2(). lie i-anic lo Wilton in ISll), ami opna-*! a livny 
stabli', in whirh l)usiness lio lias continui-tl to the prt'scnl time. His 
teams are always in <;ood order, lie was for two years landlord of tlio 
hotel, lie m., July I, 1S.");{, t^arah J. (Jowinja:, wlio d. .Sept. 7, 1S77, aged 
42 yrs. lie ni., 2d, Jan. 7, ISSO, Mrs. Mary H. Barron. Cliiidren : 

2. Ida 15., I). Deo. 1, IS.")."); m. (ieorf>-e A. Carter. 
a. Luther Mark. h. June 12, ISSl. 

I.AWIJKXCK FAMILY. 

1. Amos Lawkknck was at two dilVerent times a res. of Willon. lie 
was from Ilollis, a eooper liy trade, and lived several years on the place 
now owned Ity John li. lliekey. He m.. Nov. 10, 17!)."), Abigail, dan. of 
Simeon Keyes of Wilton. See Keyes gen. (20). Children: 

2. Sally, 1)., Ilillsborougli, Ai)ril (i. 17!I7; m. William lllamiiani. 
They were living a few years since in New York city. 

3. Abigail, b., Wilton, April IG, 171)!). 

4. Ikoxalana, b., Enosburgh, Vt., Nov. M, ISOl. She m. .losei)h 
Burtt. See Burtt gen. (1). 

5. Lecty, b., Hurlington, \t., Dec. 2'.i, 1S(»3. 
O. Friend, b., Burlington, Vt., June 1, LS()(i. 

7. liufus Wheeler, b., Burlington, Vt., Sept. (i. ISOS. 

H. Anu)s, b., Lyndel»orough, Feb. 27. 1S12; a l)lacksmilh. 

0. Eber Keyes, b., Wilton, June 7, ISKt; drowned in ( raginV pond. 
Green lield. 

10. Obedi.ih Witherell, b.. Wilton. Aprils:?, ISIO. 

LEWIS FAMILY. 

1. John Lkwis, b., Ilenniker, March 22, 170."). He lived for tifty 
years in CJoshen, and came to Wilton in 1S7S, ronnirkable .at that time for 
vigor and activity, lie m.. May (>, lS17,.loanna Holt, who d. Dec. (!. ISS."., 
agedS.s. Child: 

2. C.M.VIN 11., b. March 27. 182.".. lie came lo Wilton March. is:,l. 
lie has .served several years as police ollicer, three ye.irs as selet-tman and 
eight years as overseer of the poor. He m., Nov. 27, 1S.")1, Hannah A. 
Trow, who d., April 1, ISdi). aged ;{S yrs., 7 mos. He m.. 2d. Nov. 



OKNKALOCIKS : MVKKMOKK. 435 

K., |S(;'.I, Ddiimla IJ. Iliililiiiisoii. Sec IluU-hiiisoii ;j»'ii. (H.'{ i. ( liildicii : 

3. Kllii .liiiic, b. .Imic .{, IS.-.J ; (I. All}?, ;JI, 1S5(;. 

4. (liailic, l». JuiK" S, 1S.-,S; (I. July 22, 1S(!I. 

M\(<)IA I AMI[>V. 

1. Sktii l.iNf^oi.N was a native of Wcsli'ni, now callcfi VVairni, 
Mass., and was of Kn;;lisli (k'sn-nt. He was a well-to-do farin(M-, and kcjil, 
a iaifi;*' dairy, lie ni. .IcMuinia Miller, a native of llollislon, Mass. She 
was of (Jernian deseent. Cliild : 

2. INCKKASK Sc.MNKK, 1)., Waiien. .hine 20, 17'.t!t, the yoini^est of 
ei-^hUhildren. lie grad., Valo College, 1822, and studied theolof^y. lie 
was ordained as i>astoi- of the (Jon*^, (Jhurch, (jardnor, Mass., June 10, 
IS2I, wImmc lu' remained eiji^hteen 3'ears. Mis last settlenuint was oyer 
the rnitarian Cliureli in Wilton, where he still res., in his ninetieth year; 
the oldest minister in his denomination; a venerable patriarth whom all 
who know him revere and love. He was for ten years chaplain of t he 
Comity Farm. See paj^'e 17!». lie m., 1S22, (Jratia Kli/.a Smith, who d., 
1SJ7; the dau. of Nathan Smith, M. 1)., professor in the; Medical l>e[»art- 
ment of Vale CoIlej?e. lie m., 2d, (iardner, .Mass., 1847, .Mrs. Abbie liar- 
wood, whose maidcMi name was Comer. His lirst wife was the mother of 
ten children, six of whom are livinj;; his s(!cond wife; of two children, oiw 
of whom is livinj^. 

All the s(!ven children still living;- have married. Oik; dau. is a widow 
li'^cd (il yrs. TIk! eldest Mtn, a^ed (K), <;rad. at Dartmouth Colle;?e and at 
the Medical Colle^^c in Haltimore and has been an eminent practisin-; 
physician in Washinj^ton, 1). C, for more than lU) years. The second son, 
aged 17, was an olliciM- during the greater part of tin- Itelxillion, and 
returned as col. of the Sixth itegt., Vt. V. He now has command of a 
military post, as an olllcer of the regular army. A dau., Abbie. m., Oct. 
17, 1875, George VV. Bridges. See Bridges gen. (2J)). 

MVKltMOHK lAMlLV. 

1. John Livkk.Mohi:, baptized Sept. :i(), HJOl, d. Aj)ril II, KWl, aged 
78. He is supposed to be the; ancestor of all the l/ivermon-s in the United 
States. The family lived in Little Thurloe, Sullolk, England. Their 
name was variously spcdled, in the illiterate habit of the tim(!s, Leather- 
more, Lithermore, Lyvermore, Lyvermer, and Leverniore. John Liver- 
moH! (iuibarked at Ipswich in Ai»ril, ItKU, on board tlie Francis, John 
Cutting, master, for America. He was a potter by trade. He was 28 
years old. His first res. in the United States is not known, but in 1(;I2 he 
was a freeman in VV^atertowii, Mass. Jlis wife's name was (Jrace and she 
d. in <'helinsford, Mass. The tradition is that she came over later than 
her hnsbaiid, after he had r-staijlished a home for his family. Th(!y had 
nine children, some of whom were born in England. 

2. Samikk, sixth child of pnicediiig John and (irace Livermore. b. 
KilO; freeman, May :n, 1071; d. I>ec. 5, l(i!)(). He was a maltster. He 
m. Anna Bridge, June I, l(i8S, who d. Aug. 2-<, 1727, ag(Ml 81. They had 
twelve children. 



436 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

;j. JoxATHAX. tlic .-;ixtli cliild of piveodiu';. b. Ai)nl 10, 1G78 ; d. Nov., 
1705. of a hurt in the stomach. He was a tanner by trade and res. in 
Watertown. lie ni., Nov. 23, 1691), llebecca Barnes. They had four chil- 
dren, the first of wiioni was: 

4. Jonathan, b. Au^. 10, 1700: d. April 21, 1801, aj?ed 100 years, 
eight months, and five days, liaving touched upon three centuries, tlie 
17th, ISth and l!>th. After he was 100 years old, he was able to ride out 
eight miles from home on horseback, and back again the same day. He 
lived in tJiat i)art of ^Vestborollgh, wliich was afterwards set ott' as a 
separate townsliip, and called Northborough, of which he was the first 
town clerk. He was deacon of the Cong. Ch., and much engaged in pub- 
lic business as a survej'or, ;ind in laying out new townships. He was a 
patriarch much respected in his day and generation. He m., June 23. 
1723, Abigail Kail. He m'., 2d, Xov.' IG, 177r>. Jane Dunlap. He had by 
his first wife eleven children, of whom the fiftli was : 

5. Jonathan, b. Dec. 7, 1729; d. suddenly July 20, 1809. He grad. 
Harvard College, 1700, and was ordained as the first pastor of the Cong. 
Ch. in Wilton, Dec. 14, 17(53, and resigned, Feb., 1777. For notices of his 
life see pages 130, 132, 2.52, 2.53. He m., .Sept. 14, 1769, Elizabeth Kidder 
of Billerica, Mass., who d. Dec. 12, 1822, aged 7;». Children : 

6. Jonathan (16), b. July 10, 1770. 

7. Elizabeth, b. June 11, 1772; d. April 15, 1842; unm. 

8. Mary, b. July 26, 1774 ; d. June 19, 1797. 

9. Xathan, b. Oct. 7, 177G; d. Feb. 23, 1852. 

10. Solomon Kidder (19), b. March 2. 1779. 

11. Anna (28), b. Aug. 20, 1781. 

12. Samuel, b. April 14, 1784; d. Dec, 1786. 

13. Samuel, b. Dec. 12, 1786; d. July, 1788. 

14. Sarah White, b. July 20, 1789; d. July 3, 1874; unm. She was a 
teacher for many years, and wrote many pieces of fugitive poetry and 
prose. 

15. Lydia (33), b. May 20, 1792. 

1«. Jonath.\n (G), b. July 10, 1770; d. suddenly Dec. 24, 1815. lie 
was a farmer, and res. on the homestead. He took great interest in the 
political history of the countrj^, and was endowed with a remarkably 
retentive and reliable memory. He m.. May 19, 1808, Abigail Abbot, dau. 
of Maj. Abiel Abbot. She d. June 5, 1812. Children : 

17. Jonathan (42), b. April 24, 1809. 

18. Abiel Abbot, b. Oct. 30, 1811 ; fitted for college at Philips Exeter 
Academy; grad. Harvard College, 1833. and at the Cambridge Divinity 
Scliool, 1836. He was ordained over the Cong. Ch. in Keene, Nov. 2, 1S36. 
and was pastor of the society until :May, 1850. He was pastor of the 
Unitariaji Church in Cincinnati, O., from 1850 till 1856; and of Hope Ch. 
in Vonkers, N. V., from 1856 till 1863, since which time he has been pres- 
ident of the Meadville, Peinisylvania, Theological School. He was also 
editor of the Christian Inquirer, New York, from Jan. 1, 1857, till Sept., 
1863. He m.. May 17, 1838, Elizabeth D. Abbot of Windham, who d. Sept. 
13, 1879. He m., 2d, June 18, 1883, Mrs. Mary A. (Keating) Moore, wlio 



GENEALOGIES : LIVERMORE. 437 

lia>J tAvo (.•hihlroii, Kev. Walror ('. Moore of Pepperell. ^lass.. and Maltol 
A. >Iooic. 

lt>. SoLOMox KiDDKK (10). 1). March 2, 1779; il. .<ucl(lonly July 1(». 
1S,V,I. llo tittcil for I'ollego at 3Ir. 1*01111)011011".* "ichool in IJillorica. jjrad.. 
Harvard Collciio. 1S()2. and ros. in ^Filford. For a «;kpfcli of his Uff, soe 
pp. 2S(). -jsl. ll(> 111.. July C. ISKl, Al)io:ail A. Jarvi* of (anihridso. Mass. 
Cliildn'ii : 

20. Leonard Jarvi.«, b. April 15, ISll ; d. Nov. 28. 1822. 

21. Henry Lee. h. Aug:. •'}. 1812; d. Dec. 7, 1847. He \va« .1 ineivliant 
in Baltiinorc. and 111. Mary >[. Hobby, who d. witliin a year after lier 
marriage. 

22. Thomas Atkins (4S). I). Feb. 7, 1814. 

23. ElizaberlK b. Dec. 22, ISl.-); d. June, 1817. 

24. Elizabeth .\l)igail, b. March 28, 1818. 

25. IJebecca Parkman Jarvis (57), b. Dec. .il. ISl'.i. 
20. Leonard Jarvis (GO), b. Dec. 8, 1822. 

27. :Mary, b. Sept. 18. 182.") ; d. Nov. 10. IS.'W). She m.. Sept.. 1849, 
Frederic Fish of Fairliaven, ^fass. 

28. AXNA (11), b. Aug. 20, 1781 ; d. suddenly June .-), 1824. • Slie m.. 
April 11. 1810, John Kimball. See Kimball gen. (1). (children : 

29. Samuel Livermore (Kimball), b. Jan. 10, 1817. 

30. Abigail (Kimball), b. :\rarcli 14. 1810; d. Dec. 29, I88O. 

31. Jonathan Bowers (Kimball), b. May 10, 1821. 

32. :Mary (Kimball), b. Feb. ;J, 182;^ ; d." Aug. 17. 182.-i. 

33. Lydia (15), b. May 20. 1792; m., Jan. 27, 1820, Samuel King. See 
King gen. (15). < hildren : 

34. Elizabeth (King), b. April 18. 1821. 

35. Mary (King), b. Sept. 23, 1824; d. Dec. 13. 1824. 

36. John (King), b. Jan. 7, 182G. 

37. (ieorge (King), b. Oct. 0, 1829. 

38. :Mary ( King), 1). June .•), 18;{1 ; d. July 2(i. 18:}2. 

39. Josephine (King), b. Feb. 21, 18;{;{. 

40. Henry Lee (King), b. Dec. 20, 18;?4. 

41. >rary Wilson (King), b. Feb. 4, 1838. 

42. Jonathan (17), b. April 24, 1809; d. June 18, 1887. He built a 
house on the homestead, and was engaged in the farming and milling 
l)usiness. He ni., Aug. lo, 1833, ^[rs. Dorcas (Holt) Blodgett, wlio was b. 
:\Iay 23, 1809, and d. Feb. 13, 1887. See Holt gen. (195). Children : 

43. Abigail Abbot, b. Jan. 7, 18,3."); m., Aug. 12, 1858, Eliphalet V. 
Daseoinb. See Dascomb gen. (41). They res. in AVilton. 

44. Al)iel Abbot, b. Feb. 23, 1838; he enlisted Oct. 25, 1801. in Co. 15.. 
Eighth IJegt., X. H. V.; d. July 3, 1803, at Port Hudson. La. The 
Wilton branch of the Grand Army Post is named after liini. 

45. Henry Harrison, b. Oct. 12, 1840; d. Sept. 5, 1843. 

46. Mary Elizalieth, b. Aug. 29, 1844; m., Jan. 8, 1871. .Martin Andrew 
Pockwood, and res. in Brookline. 

47. Henry Harrison (71), b. Feb. 8. 1818. 



438 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

48. Thomas Atkins (22), b. Feb. 7, 1814; d.. Burlington, la.. April 
24, 1802. lie was a dentist. lie ni., Sept., 1841, Harriot E. Smith of 
Galena, 111. lie ui., 2il, Alary t'. I.augdon. Children: 

41). Thomas Leonard, b. Aug. 28, 1S42; d. Sept. 2;{, 184;}. 

50. Thomas Leonard Jarvis, b. Feb. 7, 1844. A lawyer in P.oston; a 
colonel in the I'nion army in the Civil war. He m. Miss Daniels of Mil- 
ford, and has several children : 

51. .Tames Kidder, b. Dec. 12, ISl."); d. :May .'?1. 184f». on a Journey to 
California. 

52. Charles W., b., Sacramento, Cal., Sept. 2(1, 18.")(). 

53. Mary Klizabeth, b.. Nevada City. Cal.. Dec. 1:5. 18.-)2 : .d. .Fan. s 
1808. 

54. William Henry Lee, res. St. Paul, Minn. 

55. Harriet Elizabeth, m., Sept. 1884, John Walter Wells. 

56. Nathaniel Lyon, res. in Motley, Minn. 

57. Ekuecca p. J. (25), b. Dec. 31, 1819; d., Milford. Oct. 0, 1S8(J. 
She res. at Baltimore; m., Aug. 24, 1841, Joseph C. Maiming, who il. 
June 17, 1884. Children: 

58. ^Thvy Elizabeth (Manning), b. Aug. 2."), 1812; d. Feb. 1!), 1872. 

59. Charles H. (Manning), b. June 1). 1844; is an engineer on retired 
list of the U. S. Navy; m., 1871, Fanny L. Bartlett, and has three sons. 

60. Jarvis C. (Manning), b. Nov. .'50. 181.-); d. by falling from a 
window, Oct. 2. 1840. 

61. Joseph C. (Manning), b. July 20, 1847. A clerk in a bank: m.. 
Jan., 1874, Laura R. Darley, and has five daughters. 

62. Rebecca L. (Manning), b. July 8, 1849; d. March IT), 188--). 

63. Henry Livermore (Manning), b. Jan. 11, 18.-)2; d. Dec. 1, 1880. 

64. Cleveland Pratt (Manning), b. May 28, 18r)4. He is a contidential 
clerk and property agent; m., June .'), 1888, Miss Itussell of Baltimore. 

65. Leonard Jarvis (.Manning), b. May 11, 18.10; grad., Harvard Col- 
lege, 1870; a teacher in the High School. Medford. :Ma ss. : m.. 1877. Mrs. 
Lina Cleveland. 

66. Lkonaud Jarvis (26), b. Dec. 8, 1822; d., Cambridge, May ;{(). 
1800. He grad., Harvard f"ollege, 1842, and from the Cambridge Divinity 
School in 184(J. He was a I'nitarian minister, pastor of the churches i,n 
East Boston, Lexington, Clinton and Dauvers; editor of the first edition 
of the Hymn and Tune l)ook of the American rnitarian Association. He 
m. Alary Ann C. Perkins of Groton, Mas.s. Children : 

67. Allina Mary, b.. East Boston, April 1, 1848; d.. Chariest own. 
Alass., jNIarch 2;}, 1881. She m. 
I'nitarian minister, and had one 
d. Oct. 1.-), 1882. 

68. Clara Perkins, b., (J rot on. 
Frederic Perry Fish, a lawyer: 
children : 

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GENEALOGIES : LOVEJOY. 439 

70. Henry Jarvi?, b., Lexington, Mass.. May 27. 180.'); grnil. at Har- 
vard Colloofp, 1S87. 

71. IlKNlfY TiAKllisox (47), b. Feb. 8, 1848; ros. on tlio honiestoad. 
and ifi ongagod in fanning and milling. lie m., Marcli 2:5, 187!», Marllia 
K. Doynton. Soe Boynton gon. (7). Children: 

72. Abicl Abl)Ot, i). Dec-'. 22, 187!). 

73. Leon .Fonatliau, b. July 18, 1883; d. .June 21, 1887. 

74. Olive Boynton, b. Dec. 22, 1880. 

An interesting christening service took place Aug., 1880, at the house 
built by IJev. Jonathan Liverniore about one Ixundred and twenty-five 
years ago. Five ministers and a large number of parents and friends were 
l)rescnt. Five infants, three small children, four misses and one lad were 
ljai)tized, all but one of wlioni were descendants or relatives of tlie Liver- 
more family. 

LOVETT FAMILY . 

1. Joiix LovKTT was in Wilton as early as 1795. His tax was but a 
trifle more than a poll tax until 1802, when he bought the place now 
owned by Albert Townsend, on which lie res. till he sold tlie farm to John 
Mack in 1812, wlien he left tlie town. Children by his wife, Catliarine : 

2. Deborah, b. March 18, 1801. 

3. James, b. Feb. 8, 1802. 

4. Catharine, 1). Scjjt. 18, 1804; d. young. 

5. Catharine, b. March 7, 180(). 

G. Anna T>ivermore, b. April 27, 1808. 



1. Balch Lovktt, supposed to be a brother of John Lovett, was 
taxed in Wilton in 180."), and the two succeeding years. Ho was a noted 
rliymester, ready at any time to exhibit his skill. After tlie death of 
I»ev. Abel Fiske, the house in which he lived was occupied for a time as a 
tavern, the sign hanging on the white oak tree wliich still stands there. 
Lovett, with others, being on tlie street near by, is asked to make a 
rhyme. Without hesitation, pointing to the sign, he said : 

■' Lpon that tree a sign I sec, all covcrrd up with leaves; 

That house was once a house ol' prayer, but now a den of tliieves." 

LOVEJOV FAMILIES. 

1. MIOSES LOVKJOV came to Wilton and settled where .lohn McGregor 
now lives. He was enrolled, Sept. 20, 1777, in ('apt. Philip Putnam's co.. 
Col. Nichols's regt., that Joined the northern continental army at Sara- 
toga. Children by liis wife, Dorcas : 

2. Moses (7), b. :\Lirch 2!). 1778. 

3. Dorcas, b. May .'{O, 1780. 

4. Henry, b. May 14, 1782. 

:>. Fz<'kiel, b. Xov. 14. 17S1 ; in.. Feb.. IslO. Eunice Cage. 
«. Hannah, b. June 22, 1787. 



440 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

7. Mo.srs (2), b. March 2'.). 1778; cl. Nov. l:i, 1S40. llo ros. on the 
liomostpatl and was a i)ro.<))orous fanner. IIo was an early nienil)er of the 
liiiljlis-t Chureh. Altouf twenty-live j-ear? before his death his mind for a 
time aijpeared to be nnl)alanc'ed. ITe m., Nov. 0, 1807. Xanc y Tailtell of 
-Mason, who d. Dec. 10, 18.')1, ao:ed 05 yrs. Children : 

H. Moses (12), b. Dec. 27, 1807. 

«. Nancy, b. , Ian. li), 1811 ; m.. Nov. 8. 1840. E/ekiel II. Lovejoy ol 
Weston, Vt. 

10. Mary Ann, b. Dec. 0, 1814: m. 

11. Sanmel Tarix'li, b. Oct. 10, 1821 ; d. Oct. 20, 18.-i:{. 

12. ^lo.sF.8 (8), b. Dec. 27, 1807; he res. on the homestead until about 
1872. when he sold it, and boug;ht the farm that is on the westerly i)art of 
lot No. 11, sixth range. ITe held oHlces in the militia to the raidi of cap- 
tain in the ("avalry co. of tlie 22d IJegt. lie served eij>ht years as one of 
the selectmen. lie m.. Oct. 2, IS.'JS. Lucy ('. (Jray. Sec Gray «!;en. (51). 
ChildnMi: 

13. Lucy Augusta, b. Oct. ;n, 1841 ; d. March 1(1. 1870. She m.. April 
12. ISOO. <;eor2:e Parkhurst, See Tarkhurst gen. 

14. Abbie N.. b. .Ian. 27. 184.'): d. Feb. I, 1S7."). She m.. Aug. 1. 180.-). 
Whitney. 

15. Susan Ella. b. Jan. 20. 18.-)0: d. ,Iune 2:?, 1870. 

IG. Ida N., b. Nov. 1:5, 18r)0; d. Dec. 20, 1S74. She m., Nov. 18. ISO!). 
E. W. Major. 



1. Daxiki. LovK.iov, a brother of preceding Moses (1). settled near 
him. lie was chosen deacon July 2."), 170.'!. We have foimd no date 
when the brothers came to Wilton, l)ut it was probably about the com- 
mencement of the IJevolutionary War. Children by his wile. Abig.iil : 

2. Hannah, b. March 18, 1778. 
«. Daidel (G), b. April 2,"), 1770. 

4. rhineas, b. Nov. 18, 1781. 

5. Isaac Lovejoy, b. Dec. 27. 178;!: m.. Feb. 11. IS08, Dorcas Fea- 
))ody : m.. 2d, Hannah Peabody. 

G. Daxikl (3), b. Ai)ril 2.'). 1770: he w:is :i larmer autl res. on the 
homestead. He held otlices in the militia to the lank of captain, lie m.. 
Fei). 10, 1804, Phebe Lovejoy. Children : 

7. Newton, b. Jan. 17, 180.-). 

S. Daniel, b. Jan. 24, 1808. 

J>. Phebe. 1). Jan. 4, 1810. 



1. >Vii.LiAM FiOVF-iov was of the fifth generation from John Love- 
joy. who emigrated from England anil wa^ t)ne ot the tir<t <eitier- of 
Andr)v<'r. :\[ass. Children: 

2. \ViUi,'nn was t.iken prisoner and carried to Halifax, where he d. in 
prison. 

3. Samuel (5j. 

4. neury(lG). 




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GKNEALOGIES : LOVEJOV. 441 

5. Samukl (3), d. Oct. (), 1801. lie canio to Wilton from Amlovcr 
near the beoinniiig- of the Revolutionary war. He settled on lot No. 1. 
fonrtli range, where James Searle now lives. Tie also owned lot Xo. 
1, lifth range. He served in ("apt. Renjaniin Tajior's eo., at Winter Hill, 
in the winter of 177.">-fi. He was also in Capt. Philip Putnam's eo., Col. 
Moses Nichols's regt., that marehed Sept. 2Jt, 1777, to Join the northern 
army at Saratoga, the eo. serving 27 days. He held otliees in the militia 
to the raidj of major, and served one j'ear as selectman. He m. I.ydi;i 
Abbot, who was b. Oct. 2.3, 17.*):5, and d. Sept. 20, 1820. ( hiUlrcn : 

G. Samuel, b. July 30, 177.">. He was a physician, and res. in 'I'owns- 
end, Mass. He ni. Betsey T.awrence, sister of Amos and Abbot Lawrence, 
the noted Boston merchants. 'I'hey had five sons suid one daughter. 

7. William, b. July 7. 1777; he Avas for many years a mcrcli.iiit in 
Milford, and a deacon of the church. He m. Esther Burns of Miltord. 

S. David (2«). b. July IG, 177!i. 

J>. Henry (37), b. Aug. IG, 17sl. 

10. Lydia. b. Sept. 11, 1783. 

11. Hannah, b. Aug. i^ 178"): m.. Juiie 7. 1807. John Stevens. See 
Stevens gen. 

12. Abie], b. Oi't. 22, 1787: a ]>roniinent man and for many years a 
merchant in ]\Iilford. He m. >\ade. 

13. John, I). Dec. 11, 1789: a morocco manufacturer: m. and res. in 
Lj-nn, IMass. 

14. Sally, b. June 0, 1792; res. in Xatchez, Miss.: m. Stiles Stockwell. 

15. Frederick, b. April 3, 179"). He was for several .years engaged in 
the liver}' business in Amherst, and was one of thip most expert horsemen 
of tins vicinity. He became one of the first proprietors of the stage line 
l)etween Nashua and Keene, and held an interest in it the rest of his life. 
He m. Tuttle, by whom he had several children. 

1(». llENia" (4), is credited on the pay-rolls as serving in < 'ajjt. William 
Walker's co., from April 23. to Aug. 1, 1775. He also served two niontlis 
and nine davs in ('apt. John (Joss's co.. Col. Nichols's regt., Gen. Stark's 
Brigade, in the Bennington campaign. He also served twenty-eiglit days 
in Capt. Benjamin Mann's co., in the Rhode Island campaign, Aug., 1778. 
He was last taxed in AVilton in 17!)!). He m. Eli/.al)eth Cunnning^. 
Cliildren: 

17. Elizabeth, b. Jan. 31, 1782. 

18. Henry, b. Feb. 2G, 1784; il. in infancy. 
1J». Henry, b. :May 2, 1780. 

20. .lacob, b., Oct. 2S. 1788; he was a cloth-dresser, and res. in l.ynde- 
borough, Wilton, and other places. He m., Oct. 27, 1812. Polly Fletcher. 

21. William, d. of consumption, soon after he attained maidiood. 

22. Ezra, b. ^lardi 2, 1794: he was a cloth-dresser, and res. in Steuben 
Co., N. V. He m. Ordway. 

23. Amos, b. Nov. 27. 1790. 

24. Polly, m. Moore. 

25. Sally. 

2(J. David (S). 1». .iulv K'.. 1779: d. .Mav 22. IS.!,!. He \va-^ a larniei 



442 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

and res. on the homestead. lie was captain of the Seventh co., 22d Regt. 
of militia. He m., March 17, ISO;?, I{achel Hutchinson, who d. Dee. 21, 
ISO."), aged Sfi yrs. See IJichard llutdiinson gen. (17). Children : 

27. Lydia, b. Dec. 30, 1803 ; ni., June, 1S2.^, Charles M. Tohnan : m., 2(1. 
Henry Bragg, by whom she had one son, who served three years in the 
Second Regt., N. H. V. 

2H. Samuel, h. Feb. 20, ISOli; a farmer, res. in Temple, and served 
some years as selectman. He m., ]SIarch i:{, IS.Jl. S.iliy Pratt of Temple. 
He m., 2d, .lune 7, 1871, Philay I.ovejoy. 

25). Mary, 1). June 21, 1808; m.. .Fune 1.5, 1837, Pierce Cage. See Gage 
gen. (35). ' 

30. Abiel, b. May 25, 1810: a farmer and res. in Teniple. He m. 

Cutter. 

31. William (48), b. Mardi 3, 1811. 

32. Isaac, b. June IG, 1810; d. Sept. 17, 18.')!). He was a farmer and 
res. in Wilton. He m.. April IS, 1837, Philay Jefts, by whom he had four 
children ; of the two living ones we have neither names, nor dates. 

33. Clarissa, b. Sept. 10, 1818; m.. \ov. 2, 1S30, Willard French. See 
French gen. (35). 

34. David, b. March 1, 1820. He res. in Wilton, is a boot and shoe 
maker, and worked manj' years fo-r Messrs. Jones & Co., and their succes- 
sors. He m., Xov. 10. 1843, Lvdia A. Barnes; n. ch. See Barnes gen. 
(10). 

35. Rachel, b. April !), 1S22; m., Xov. 27. 1847, Levi A. Pierce. See 
Pierce gen. 

3«. Sarah, b. Aug. 4, 182.'); d. Xov. 3, l8,-)4. 

37. IlKNUV ({)), 1). Aug. 10, 17S1 ; d. Sept. 0, 1803. Before his marriage 
he began farming in the southern part of Greenfield, where he res. until 
1810, when he sold his place, and bought a farm in Milford, where he 
lived the rest of his life. He m. Jan. 12, 1804, Persis, dan. of Maj. Abiel 
Abbot. She d. Xov. 13, ISiM), aged 78 yrs. See Abbot gen. Children: 

38. Henry (52), b. X^ov. 8, 1804. 
3J). Samuel (5(»), b. Nov. 3, 1800. 

40. Al»iel, b. Dec. 14, 1808; d. Dec. 20, 1S22. 

41. Lydia, b. June 18, 1811 ; d. Aug. 4, ISll. 

42. William, b. July 22, 1812: d. May 31, 1880. In company wltli his 
brother Samuel, he carried on the liomestead until they divided their real 
estate, a few years before their decease. He m., Sept. 0. 18:)2. Syrcna 
Holt. 

43. Jacob Abbot, b. July 23, 1815; d. Sept. 2."). lSl.->. 

44. Per-sis, b. May 13, 1817; res. in Milford; m.. Oct. 1."). 18.-.7. Kiipha- 
let Putnanj. See Putnam gen. 

45. Sarah, b. Oct. 30, 181!); d. Ai)ril 27. 18.52. 
40. Abigail, b. Jan. 13, 1823; d. June 8, 18.52. 

47. Phebe A., b. Feb. 4, 1820; res. in Milford. 

48. WiM.iAM (31), 1). March 3,1814; a farmer, and res. in Fmiice^- 
town. lie 111., 1842, Flizabeth Co(>lidg(> o\ llillshoiough. lie m.. 2<1. 
180!), .Mary Ann Smith of Xa.sluia. Children : 



GENEALOGIES : MACK. 443 

49. Ann Elizabeth, b. 1S44; d. 1S5G. 
60. Sarah Lavhiia, b. 1S4G; d. 1802. 

51. ^[ary Caroliiio, b. 184S ; d. ISSl. She m., lS7(i, David X. I'.nltcr- 
licld of Now IJoston. by whom slip had one child that d, in infancy. 

52. IIKNUY (3H). b. Xov. 8, 1804; d. 1887. Soon after cominji; of a.iic 
he wont to Aroostook Co., ]\Ie., where he engag;ed in lund)erinfi- and othei- 
business. lie was at one time in trade in Milford with ('. C. Shaw, and 
also res. in fireenville a few years. About 18.51 ho went to New ^'oik 
City and engaged in olectrotyping, in whieli for many years, under the 
firm-name of TiOvejoy, Son & Co., he carried on an extensive business. 
He m., Oct. 10, 18:52, Elizabeth Francis, who d. Feb. 8, 18:17. lie m.. 2d, 
Oct. 5, 18:]7, Molinda C. AVheeler. Children : 

53. Sarah Elizabeth, I). Juno 21, 18:r.; d. Aug. (>, 18:}:). 

54. Floury William, b. April 10,18:59; he is of the tirni of Lovejoy. 
Son & Co. 

55. Elizabeth Francis, I). Dec. 24, 184.i. 

5G. Samikl (39), b. Nov. 3, ISOG; d. Sept. 26, 1881, from a fall in his 
barn. lie was a farmer and res. on the homestead. Ho m.. Soi)t. 20. 
1850, Nancy AV right. Children : 

57. Abby Elissie, b. March 17. 18G2: m.. 1881, Theroii Fisher. They 
have two children. 

58. Samuel Abbot, b. Xov. 2, 18G.5; res. on the homestead in Milforil. 

MACK FAMILY. 

1. John Mack, b. Ireland; d. Londonderry, \~')'A, aged 5.*). Nothing- 
is known of the ^lack family prior to .Tolin Mack. Ho came to America 
in 17;S2, and settled in Londonderry. Ho was a blacksmith, .-ind a sitet-i- 
nuMi f)f his work is preserved in the collections of the New llamiisbirc 
Historical Society. 15(^fore coming to America he m. ls:il)olla iJrown. 
dan. of Sir .lolm Hiown of Londonderry, Ireland. She d. about 1770. 
Children : 

2. William, settled in Vermont. 

3. .Teanette, settled in New York. 

4. .Tolin, settled in New York. 

5. IJobert, a soldier in the French and Indian war. and also in llir 
itovolntionary war as an armorer. 

(J. .Martha/. 

7. Elizabeth. 

8. Andrew (10). d. in 1820. 

9. Daiuel. 

10. AXDKKW (8), d. in 1820: res. in Londonderry: m. Elizabetb 
Clark, who d. in 1830. tniildren : 

11. Jane, unm ; d. in Londonderry. 

12. Lotitia, tauglit school in District .\o. 2, in \Villon. one teim 

13. Elizal>eth. m. David Stiles of 'I'emplo. .See Sliles gon. 

14. John (19), b. Aug. 7. 17so. 

15. Is.ibell:i. d. vouuii-. 



444 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

l(i. TJobert, lived and d. in T.ondoiidorry a^ a ])iouiinent and liouorcd 
citizen. 

17. Andrew, a oi-aduate of Dnrtmonth rolleye, and lor many years 
principal of Giinianton Academy. 

18. Daniel, a Idacksmith, and acquired Ity hi> trade a handsome prop- 
erty. He was an elder in the Pres. Ch. of Bedford, now East Manchester. 
The three last-named d. at the age of about !)0. 

11). John (14). h. Auj--. 7, 1780; d.. Amherst, July 10, 18.-)4. He becjan 
the l)lack<niith iMisiness in Temi)le in 1S02. He removed to AVilt(»n in 
180(i, and to Amherst in 1824. A few years after he came to AVilton he 
bought the farm now owned l)y Albert Townsend. He was widely known 
as a worthj' citi/en, and skilful workman, and had a large custom in Wil- 
ton and the adjoining towns. While a res. in Wilton he served seven 
years as selectman, and he was appointed, Oct. 1, 1810, the first postmas- 
ter of tlie town; at that time AVilton Jiad one mail a week. He m.. June 
10, 1807, Phel)e, dau. of IJev. Sewall (Joodridge of I.yndeborough. She 
d. Sept. 10, 181.-), aged .T). He m., 2d. .Ian 22. 1818, Hannah, dau. of 
William Abbot of Wilton. She d. Aug. 27, 1871, aged 82. Children : 

20. Andrew, b. :May 12, 1808t :i blacksmith and machinist. He res. 
several years in Acworth, but lives now in Orange, ]Mass. He married 
Elizabeth Sawyer of Hillsborough. 

21. Sewall Ooodridge, b. Nov. 0, 1801); d. Sept. .">. 18i:!. 

22. John, b. >[arch 7, 1811 -; d. Oct. 27, 1840. He res. in Lowell. .Alass.. 
and m. Orpah, youngest dau. of Isaac Spalding of Wilton. 

23. Sewall (ioodridge, b. Nov. 3, 18i:i. In his early years he worked 
at blacksmithing. He removed to Lowell, and has been alderman and 
mayor of the city. At present he is senior partner of the liiiii of S. (i. 
Mack it Co., stove merchants. Hem. Mrs Orpah (Spalding) Mack. 

24. Benjamin, b. Sept. 1."), 181;"); d. Jan. 17, 1850. 
2f>. William Abbot, b. Oct. 27, 1818; d. May 25, 1822. 

20. Chiirles E., b. Oct. !), 1820: res. in California ; m. Louisa Curtis. 
27. Phebe J., b. Aug. .'M, 1822*; d. .Vpril 17. 1880. She m. Leonard 
Kimball of Lowell. 

25. Elizabeth, b. April 28. 1S24: res. in Honolulu. Sandwich Islamls. 
She m. Ira IMchardson. , j 

24>. William Abbot, b., Amherst, July 2, 1820. He was for several 
years selectman in Amherst, and for two years representative to the I-eg- 
islature. He removed to Lowell in 187.'5, and is one of the firm of S. (J. 
AFack & Co. He m., Dec. 10, 1802, Mary .L Hatchelder of Mont Vernon. 

.10. Maria L., b. Oct. 2!l. 1828; res. in Lowell ; m.. April (!. 18.52. Daniel 
F. Mitchell. 

31. Hannah A., b. Dec. 5. 18;}2: d. Sept. '.I. 1S4.'{. 

.MA\sri{ FAMIIA. 

1. Wii.i.iA.M Man.si K, 1)., Dracut, Mass.. Jan. 1. 17:!7: d. 18(IS. He 
purchased lot Xo. 1, tenth range. As Wilton was originally laid out, it was 
the southwest corner of the town, but, wlien Temple was incorporated. 



GENEALOGIES : MANSUR. 445 

that raiij^c of lots was annexed to Ihc new town, and tlie INLansur farm 
lieeanie the sonllieast eoiiier of Teni[)Ie. One of the descendants reineni- 
heis the early tradition of the wolves howling at tlie windows. Mem., 
17(i2, Isabella llaivey of Draent, Mass. Blood, in his History of Temple, 
says: •' .Mrs. Mansur, wishing to visit her Mends in Dracut, i)erformed 
the wliole jonrney of forty miles in one day, on horse-baek, her baby in 
Iier arms. Besides, she was obliged to ford the Merrimae, the water ris- 
ing to the ponnnel of the saddle." She d. Dee. 27, 182G, aged 87 yrs. At 
the time of her decease her descendants numbered more than eighty. 
< .hildreii : 

2. William (12), b. Jan. 29, 17(«. 

3. John, b. March IG, 17()5; d., Andover, Vt., Dec. 24, lS,il ; res. in 
Audover, Vt. ; in. Polly Kimball of Wilton. 

4. Elizabeth, b. March 4. 1707: d. 1858: m. Joseph Carleton and res. 
in Andover, ^'t. 

5. Joseph. 1). March 2.S, 1700; res. in Stanstead, Can. East. 

G. Ezra, 1). April I'J, 1771; d. June 15, 1834; res. on the homestead 
tuitil near the close of his life, when he removed to Xew Ipswich. He 
m., 1803, Susan Treadwell of Peterborough. 

7. Stephen (24), b. Dec. 18, 1773. 

8. Aaron, b. March 7, 1770; res. and d. in Lowell, aged 83 yrs. He 
m. Kebecca AVarreu of Chelmsford, Mass. 

9. Jeremy, b. April 16, 1778; d. young. 

10. Hannah, b. Oct. 13, 1779; d. Feb.. 1850; res. in Spriugtield. Vt. 
She m. Charles Hawkins of Temple. 

11. Harvey, b. July 11, 1784; d. young. 

12. AViLl-iAM (2), b. Jan. 29, 1703; d. Sept. 0, 1844. His farm in Wil- 
ton was lot No. 4, ninth range, for which he was first taxed in 1798. He 
was one of the first mendjers of the Baptist Church. He m., March 1, 
1787, Sarah Brid!,^e of Littleton, Mass., who d. Oct. 22, 1837, aged 72 yrs. 
Children : 

13. William, b. Dec. 21, 1787; d. Sept., 1802. He was a cabinet- 
maker. He m. Gertrude Horton of Cincinnati, O., by whom he had a son 
and a daughter. He m., 2d, Serena AV^hite of Delaware, O., by whom he 
had two sons and three dau. 

14. Lavinia, b. Jan. 20. 1790; d. Sept., 1872. She m. Eben Adams of 
Mason. They had three sons and two dau. 

15. Jeremy, b. Dec. 31. 1791 ; d., Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 14, 1874. He 
was a blacksmith and merchant. He m. Jane Carr of Ky. They had 
three sons and three dau. 

16. Sarah, b. May 4, 1794; d. March, 1873. She m., June 27, 1810, 
Josepli Saunders, a farmer of Mason. They had two sous and three dau. 

17. Samuel, b. Aug. 17, 1790; d., Boston, Oct., 1873. He was a mer- 
chant in Boston; ni. Martha Collins. They had four sons and three dau. 

18. Perley. b. Maich 3. 1799; d.. Hudson. O., 18()7; a farmer and 
blacksmith. He m. Philena Barss of Hudson. They had two sons and 
oni! dau. 

19. Clara Farwell, b. Jan. 2, 1801 ; m., March 29, 1825, Joseph Brooks 



446 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

Holt, wlio kL'pt rlu! lu)t('l ill South ;>rfiriiiiac for many yfars. They had 
tliioe sous and thret' ihiu. 

20. Isaiah (26), b. Oct. .H, 1802. 

21. Abner, b. Auj?. 2S, 1804; res. iii Grotou, ^Eass. ; a boot-uiaker and 
laiiuer. He ni., April 1, 1828, Lucy Sawtell of Mason. They have had 
two sons and one dau. 

22. Franklin, b. April 0, 1808; a machinist, and now a merchant in 
Laconia. lie m., April 5, 1831, Elizabeth Walker Foster of IJeadinji;, 
3Iass. They have had two sons and two dau. 

23. Hiram, b. Ai)ril 8, 1812; d., Baton l^oujje, F.a.. Oct. 2, 1870, where 
he was a planter and trader. He in. Mary Spciucr of New Orleans. 
Th(!y had two sons and three dau. 

The extraordinary avefaj^e a^^e of William Maiisur, his wife and eleven 
children, being seventy-eight years, is rarely repeated in so large a family. 
He had also forty-eight grand-children. 

24. Stephen (7), b. Dec. 18, 1773; d. May 11, 18(15; res. in T.udlow. 
Vt. and Wilton. He occui)ied the place where his grandson, Gilman K. 
Mansur now res. He was the child his mother (;arried in her arms on 
horse-back in one day from Wilton to Dracut. He m. Felt of Tem- 
ple. Child : 

25. .1. T. Oilman (29). 

26. Isaiah (20), b. Oct. 31, 1802; d., Grotoii. .March 1, 188(j. He; 
owned and carried on the liomestead until a few years since when he 
removed to Groton, Mass. He m., Dec. 25, 1828, Mary King. See King 
gen. (13). Children: 

27. ]\[aria, b. May 15, 1830; d. -July 18, 1850. She m. George Harts- 
horn. See Hartshorn gen. (31). They had one son. 

28. Isaiah Melvin, b. Feb. 8, 183G; res. in Groton, Mass.; a wholesale 
peddler. He m., Nov. 1!), 18(;2, Sarah Louisa Parkhurst. 

29. J. T. Gii.MAN (25), m ; child : 

30. Oilman llussel (31), b., Cambridgeport, Mass., Dec. IS, 182i). 

31. Oilman Klssel (30), b. Dec. 18, 1829; a farmer, and res. on the 
homestead of liis grandfather, Stephen; m., Oct., 1873, Sarali K. Maeer. 
Children : 

32. Harriet W., b. July 3, 1874; d. :\Iarch 5, 1870. 

33. Oilman Edwin, b. March 5, 1876. 

34. Amy I.., b. July 0, 1879; d. Aug. 12, 1880. 

35. Clarence Winston, b. Jan. 11, 1888. 



MAKDEN FAMILY.— SEE lU'SS F.VMILV (26). 



MAiriTN FAMILIES. 

1. .loxATiiAN Mautin ivs. Oil tlu' farm afterwards owned many 
years by IJeujaiiiiii Steele, Jun. Before coming to Wilton he was a soldier 
in the French War. He was a large, athletic man and noted for his jokes 



GENEALOGIES : MARTIN. 447 

ami wilty -ayiii<j;s. Tlic ensign of the i'onii)any to wliicli he heloiiood 
•• was .small in statuiv, but vory laro'e in his ways." On t-ominji; to a 
siiL-ani they must ford, the little ensign ordered him to carry him across. 
Martin took him up in his arms with all the tenderness and care he would 
an infant, and started to obey the order, but when he came to where the 
water was of some depth, from failing strength, or some other cause, he 
exclaimed : " I declare, I must lay you down to take you up better." And 
the little ensign found himself flat in the water, 'i'he order was never 
repealed to ^Martin. He represented the town in the rrovincial Congress, 
was several years one of the selectmen, and often served on important 
connnitlees. He was last taxctl in Wilton in ISOl. He removed to Spring- 
lield, Vt., where he d. at an advanced age. Children by liis wife, Phebe : 

2. Nathan, b. Sept. 13. 1770; d. Feb. 17, ISoO. Wlien about four 
years of age, he almost entirely lost his eyesight, so that he could barely 
distinguish Hght from darkness. His senses of hearing and touch were 
highly developed, so that Ins faculty of going from place to place was 
remarkable. When about thirty years of age he went to Springfield, Vt., 
where he lived a few years, and from lliere he went to Cherry Valley, 
X. V. In 1822 he started for Springfield, Vt., walking the entire distance, 
except a short ride on :i baggage wagon. He then walked from Spring- 
tield to Wilton with his liddle-l.ox under his arm, touching on either side 
w ilh his cane to keep the road. He was ii man of tenacious memory and 
inherited mucli of the dry humor of his father. Xotliing delighted him 
more than to play the fiddle for the young and old to dance. 

3. Hannah, b. Aug. 25, 1772. 

4. James, b. April (I, 1774. 

5. Mollv. 1), .Ian. 2(j. 177(5. 



1. Ctii!i,sroriii;i; .Maktix was in the Daltle of Hunker Hill, one of 
the thirty-eight men there present from Wilton, as is inferred from the 
Uev. War Rolls, collated by Secretary Hammond. In March. 1777, he 
enlisted for three years and served in Capt. Isaac Frye's company. He 
in., Jan. 8. 1782, Sarah Gray. See Gray gen. (7). Children : 

2. Henry, b. ^lay 1, 1782. 

3. Sarah, b. May 1."), 1784. 

MASON FAMILY. 

1. Lakkin Mason, b. June 22, 1789. He was one of the soldiers 
from Temple to defend Tortsmouth in 1814. He came to Wilton with bis 
family in 1822, and worked for Asa Jones at shoemaking. In 1821 he 
removed to West Wilton, where he res. until his death. He m. Hannah, 
tlau. of Capt. I^aniel lleald of Temple, who was I). Dec. 11, 17i>l. Chil- 
dren : 

2. Nathan, b., Temple, Dec. (5, 1810. 

3. Daniel. I).. Temple, March 1, 1812. 

^1. Hannah, b., Temple, Jan. 28, 1814; m. Edmund C. Stanley. 
' o. Horace, b., Temple, March 10, 1810. 



448 HISTOKY OF AVILTON. 

<J. Ilaivey. b.. Tcmplf, .Iiiiic 20. isl.s. 

7. M:Mi,i, I.., 'JViiipU", April ;{, 1822; in. .lolm I). Burton. 

S. I.ucy A.. 1)., Wilton, Nov. 24, lS2(i. 

i). (;c(.r.ut' I^.. '•., Wilton, Dec. 31, 1828. 

10. M;ny C. 1)., Wilton, .Sept. 27, 1831. 

MAY FAMILY. 

1. tii:()K(;K 1). M.vv i-inu; from llarri.svillr lo Wilton in 1n72. and 
lived ctn the farm on which As^hby Morj^an settled in 1770, and wliieh hud 
remained in the 3Iorgan family for more than eij^lity years. He ui., Aujr. 
23, 1804, Harriet iilanchurd. Children : 

2. Cieorge E., b. Oct. 7, ISO.!. 

3. Harriet J. (8), b.' Jan. 11, 1807. 

4. Nettie E., b. July 16, 1808. 

0. Mary F., 1). Dee. !), 1872. 
(>. TJzzie IJ., b. Nov. 0, 1875. 

7. Harry H., b. Nov. 23, 1871); d. Dee. 8, 1871). 

5. llAKiaiiT J. (3). 1). Jan. 11, 1807; m., Jan. (1. 1883. Frank (). Nieli- 
olson. C'iiild: 

{>. Harry A. M. (Nicholson), b. April 4. 1883. 

MAVNAIH) FAMILY. 

1. Sa>il Ki. F. 3IAVNAU1) came to Wilton al)t)ut 18,")l, and worked for 
L. & H. Futnam. Wlien oji a Journey west in 18r)0. he was taken ill with 
tyi)hoid fever and-d. Au«;. 10. He m., Jan. 1, L^.^."), Matilda IJ., dau. of 
Aaron I\. Putnam. She m.. 2d, Nov. 1). bsO-"), Charles Wilson of New 
Ipswich.* Child: 

2. Sanuiel F., b. Feb. 1,5, 18-30; d. June 23, 1880. He owned and res. 
on a part of the .Sheldon farm. He m., July 2, 1883, Carrie Taylor of 
New Ipswich, who d. Auj?. 25, 1880. They left one child. 

McCAiriHY FAMILY. 

1. MiciiAKL McCAliTllY, b., Ireland. He boui^ht of Mrs. Jane P. 
Blood the farm on which he ra^i.. the buildiu<;s beinj? on the east part of 
the homestead where Jacob Putnam settled in 1731). He m.. June .30, 
1855. Mary Claiicey. Chihlren : 

2. John, 1). March 25, 1851). 

3. Wilber, b. Feb. 4, 1802. 

4. Mary, b. Nov. 13, 1803. 

McClJKCOi; FAMILY. 

1. John a. McGkk(;ou, bought, Jan., 1873, of Luther A. Tarble the 
lariM tormerly owned by Capt. Moses Lovejoy, aiul so«m after removed 



*Mv. and Jlrs. Wilson ciuiic to Wilton iiml res. on Iho fiirni formerly owned by A. K. 
I'uliiani. lie rebuilt the house luul for several yeiirs had summer boui<lers. lie is demon 
ol ilie .Second Cong. Ch. Mrs. Wilson d. Sept. l(i, 18S6, aged 01 yrs. 





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GENEALOGIES I MELEXDY. 44.9 

with his family from Nushua, and lias riiuce ret?, in Wilton. Tie has 
served two j'cars as selcrtman. lie in., Jan. 1, ISaO. Euiily J., dau. of 
Sanuiel and Anna (Brid^^es) Holt. See Holt gen. (2'ii)). Cliildron : 

2. Frank, b. An.s:. .{, IS.Vii d. Dee. ;^0, 1S75. 

S, Klla A., 1). Dee. 0, 1S5C; d. Ang. K!. 1S57. 

4. Linnie (6), b. July 15, 18")8. 

5. -Vliee, b. Oct. 28, ISd,"); ni., Nov. 20, ISS;^, Jcihii Speneer. 

6. LiNNiK (4), b, July 1."). IS.IS; ni.. Oet. 1J», 1S8(). Kufns S. liruce. 
Child : 

7. John Kutus (r.niee), b. May 20, 1S83. 

^IcKAY FAMILY. 

1. John S. McKav, b., Seotland. Oct. 20, 18;«. He eanie to this coun- 
try, and was employed a short time in the depot store in Wilton. He 
went on the milk train in the employ of D. Whitiiif;- & Sons for many 
years without a vacation, except while I'ecoverinjij from an injury received 
on the train, lie has since been cmploj^'d for several years at the depot 
store by 1). E. Proctor. lie m.. May 1, 1S6(!, Melissa Daniels. See 
Daniels gen. (2). Children: 

2. George Scott, b. Feb. 24, I8(i7. 

3. John U., b. Feb. 7, 18()1). 

4. Addie J., b. Aug. 24, 1871. 

5. Charles W., b. July 27, 18";^. 

3IEANS FAMILY'. 

1. James II. Mkans, a grandson of Hon. IJobert Means of Amherst, 
came to Wilton to learn the blacksmith's trade of John Mack. He carried 
on business Hrst at Temple, and afterwaids for twelve years or more in 
Wilton, purchasing in 1824, the shop of Mr. 3Iack. He then removed to 
Cicero, X. Y., where he res. till his death, 1884, at an advanced age. He 
m. Chirissa, dau. of IVIaj. Francis Blood of Temple, who d. some years 
after his removal to Cicero. He m., 2(1, 3lrs. James Chandler. Children: 

2. Fidelia, b. Dec. 10, 1824. 

3. Chirissa, b. June 18, 182(J ; d. Aug. 2(1, 1820. 

4. Clarissa Amelia, b. Nov. 20, 1820. 

5. Cornelia, b. Feb. 1, 18;U). 

6. Angelia, b. Aug. 15, 181^7. 

:MELENDY FA3IILY. 

1. JosKl'll Melexdv, b. March, 1772; d. Aug. 12, 180.3. He came to 
Wilton from Lyndeborough, and res. on the farm owned by Mrs, George 
i'arklmrst. By his lirst wife he had four children. He m., 2d, March, 
1814, Mrs. Betsey Prince, dau. of Ebenezer Chandler; she d. Nov. :}, 1822. 
See Chandler gen. (17). Children: 

2. Joseph (7), b. Oct. 10, 1700. 

3. Abigail, m., April. 1828; Joseph Perham of Lynde))orough. 



450 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

4. Mary ¥., b. Nov., 1S0;5; in., May 2, 182.1, James Hutchinson. See 
Geo. Hutchinson gon. (8). 

5. Kebecca F., b. March 28, 18U!>; ni.. Dec. in, 1S27. Luke Chandler. 
See Chandler gen. (37). 

«. John P. B., b. Dec. 4, 1815; d. June 2;i, LSKi. 

7. Josici'il (2), b. Oct. 10, 179!); d. Sept. 20, 1S67. He res. for a few 
years after his marriage in Lyndeborough, but lived the rest of his life in 
Wilton. He m., Jan. 13, 1823, Susan P. Manter of Milford, who d. Jan. 
It;, 1847, aged 41 yrs., 7 nios. He m., 2d, Mrs. Abigail S. Buxton, who d. 
Feb. 27, 1870, aged ()8 yrs., 11 mos. Children : 

8. Jose[)h Manter, b. Sept. 28, 1828; owns and res. on the farm on 
whicli Benjamin IJideout first settled. He m., >[arch 1, 1802, Hannah H. 
Gray, who d. April 24, 1880. See Gray gen. (40). 

9. Albert B. (15), b. Aug. 10, 1830. 

10. Sarah F., b. June 17, 1833; d. Sept. 20, 185.5. 

11. Otis H., b. Nov. 11, 1837. He was enrolled in Co. B, Eighth Kegt., 
N. H. v.; recnlisted Jan. 4, 1804; was taken prisoner at Sabine Cross 
Koads, La., and was one of those who returned witli Col. I). W. King in 
the summer of 18(>5. Soon after his return he went to Maine, m. and 
settled. 

12. Betsey A., b. April 24, 1840; ni., Sept. 23, 1858, John Warren 
Keyes. See Kej-es geu. (-19). 

13. Kosetta IJ., b. Nov. 11, 1842; m.. May 0. 1805, Sumner Beede 
Chandler. See Chandler gen. (65). 

14. Abbie Jane, b. March 7, 1854 ; m., March 0, 1870, Frank C. Blanch- 
ard. See Blanchard gen. (84). 

15. Alhkkt B. (9). 1). Aug. 10, 1830. He worked in the tannery for 
Benjamin T. Foster, until the business was dis<;ontinued. In May, 1809, 
he bought the farm formei-ly owned by Adjt. Joseph Gray, and res. upon 
it. He m.. May 24, 1855, Eowena J. Buxton. Children : 

16. Augustus A., b. April 14. 1850; m., June 10, 1884, Ida M. 
Andrews. 

17. Flora A., b. Dec. 12, 1857; d. July 5, 1877. 

18. Ida S., b. Sept. 0, 1800. 

19. Fred II., b. April 18, 1803. 

20. Harry A., b. Jan. 24, 1868. 

MILLIKEN FAMILY. 

1. Alexander Milliken, b., Ireland, and came, as tradition says, 
'' entirely for his own good." The laws of the old country at that time 
made almost every crime a capital oftem-e, nnd as he had been guilty of 
some transgression of the law, self-preservation made it necessary for 
him to (jinigrate. He settled on the farm now owned by Charles 11. 
White, several years before AVilton was incorporated. His signature was 
by his mark, where it is often found in the registry of deeds. In the 
campaign of 1758 in the French and Indian War he served for some 



GENEALOGIES : MORGAN. 451 

month.*. He wa? often eleeted to minor ofHees in town. Children by his 
wife, Mary : 

2. Samuel, b. Oct. 2, 1752. 

3. William, b. Oct. 2, 1752. 

4. AI(!xander, b. April 5, 1755. 

5. .Tohn (7), b. Au<^. 10, 1757. 

G, Iiobert, b. .July 20, 17(iO. He wa.« one of the twenty-live men from 
"Wilton in the expedition to Ithode I.sland in 1778. 

7, John (5), b. Aii<?. 10, 1757. He lived on tlic homestead with his 
father, and when it was sold, removed to Sharon, where he was* livino: in 
1832. Children by his wife, Sarah : 

8. Polly, b. Sept. 3. 178S. 

y. Alexander, b. Mareh 27, 1700. 

10. Joseph, b. Jan. 24, 1702. 

11. Abijrail, b. April 25, 1704; d. June 20, 1700. 

12. John, b. June 20, 170(i. 

13. Abigail, b. Aug. 22, 1708; d. June 21, 1800. 

14. Sally, b. June 14, 1801. 

MILLS fa:mily. 

1. Jonx Mills camc! to Wilton, and worked a few year.s for Asa Jones. 
In company with D. F. Marden he carried on the tanning business four or 
live years until they sold out to B. T. Foster. He afterwards entered into 
partnership successively with James Lewis, and with James Lowis and 
William Lane at Milford in the manufacture of boots and shoes, employ- 
ing a large number of hands, and jjroducing the same class of goods that 
Messrs. Jones & Co., manufactured in AVilton, where they had all learned 
their trade. He m., Dec. 25, 1834, Sarah, dau. of Aaron K. and Polly 
(Shattuck) Putnam. See Putnam gen. (117). Child: 

2. Sarah X., m., Jan. 10, 1850, Charles II. Burns. See Burns gen. (5). 

MOORE fa:milv. 

1. IiicilAUi) Manson MooitK, son of Kichard Moore, b., Monroe, 
Grafton Co., Aug. 10, 1850. Came to Wilton and began his duties as 
station agent to the railroad, April 22, 1882, which he has Siitisfactorily 
discharged to the present time. Ih' m., June 20, 1881, Flora A. Flanders 
of Laconia. Child : 

2. Mary Will)or, b. Oct. 15, 1882. 

MORGAN FAMILIES. 

1. AsiiHY M<)U<;ax, son of Jonathan Morgan, b., Xew Salem, ^iareh 
27, 1740; d. Oct. 21, 1828. He began, June, 1770, to clear his farm in 
what was then a wilderness, lot No. 0. eiglith range, and removed his 
family in 1772. He was of robust frame and constitution. He m., Ajiril 
14, 1770, Hannah, dau. of Maj. Samuel (Jreele of Nottingham AVest, now 
Hudson, who was b. Aug. 22, 1747 ; d. April 30, 1830. Children ; 



452 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

2. Abigail, b.. Pt-lham. Nov. 2. 177(1: iii.. Nov. 10. 1794, Beuuiug 
Kiiiji'. Scu Kiiij; <?cn. (7). 

3. Uciijamiii, b., Wilton, Nov. 27. 1772; rciiiovcd to Laiidcrove. Vt. 
He 111., Det:. 4, 1800, Polly JJradlonl. 

4. .Jacob (11), b. Jan 20,1775. 

5. David, b. :\larfh 4, 1777; d. March Ls, 1777. 

0. Jlannah. b. April ."», 1778; ui.. 1806, Elea/.er lirown. who owned 
and carried on one of the factoritis in New Ii).svvich. 

7. Isaac, b. Jan. 31, 1781 ; d. Wilton .runction, Wis. He res. several 
years in Nashua. He ni. Tabitha Pearsons of Nashua. 

8. Al)rahani, b. May ."), 178;i; res. in Vt. 
». Asli])y (1()), b. July 2, 1787. 

10. Samuel, b. .Sept. 2-5, 178!); d. 1790. 

11. Jacok (4), b. Jan. 2(). 1775; ni., Feb. 26, 1801, liachel Parkhurst, 
who d. Andover Vt. (.'hildren. 

12. Pacliel, b. Nov. 17, 1801. 

13. Jacob, b. May 26, 1804. 

14. 31elinda, b. Jan. 10, 1806. 

15. Samuel, b. Jan. 8, 1807. lie remov(Ml to Andover, Vt. 

1(5. Asiiitv (9), b. July 2, 1787; d. suddenly Jan. 26, 1850. He res. on 
the homestead and was a successful farmer, and a prominent member of 
the Second Con>?. Ch. lie drove a pair of fat oxen to Milford, and when 
he drew the bow from the yoke, it struck him in the side. He returned 
home in «freat suftering, and died in a few hours from the injury. He m., 
Ai)ril 4, 1809, Lucy lUuton. who d. Deo. 8, 1850, a<>;ed 62 yrs. See Hurton 
gen. (39). Children: 

17. David (24), b. Oct. 14, 1810. 

IS. Laura, b. Dec. 11, 1811; d. May 5, 1880. She m., April 9, 18;W, 
Capt. Matthias Wilson of New Ipswich, who d. Feb. 25, 1880. 

19. Lucy Ann, b. .Fan. 4, 1814; m., Dec. 31, 1839, Stephen 1). Greele 
of Hudson. 

20. Ashby. b. .lune 17, 1816; a mechanic and res. in Wilton, until 
Nov., 1850, when he removed to Prattville, Ala., where he d. March 1, 
1860. He m., April 18, 1843, Augusta 1). Pratt of Wilton. 

21. Sanuiel (.Jreele, b. Sept. 29, 1818; d. Sept. 18, 1822. 

22. Hannah Maria, b. .July 23, 1823; m., April 22. 1849, Charles W. 
Edwards of Temple; res. in Wilton until 1865, when they removed to 
Nashua. 

23. Augustus Greele (28), b. Jan. 29, 1827. 

24. David (17), b. Oct. 14, 1810; d., Minneapolis. Minn., April 8, 
1871. He grad., Dartmouth College, 18.35, studied law in Boston, and 
j)ractisi!d his i)rofession in that city until 18,55, when he removed to Min- 
neapolis. He pursued the practice of law until 18.58, when he was chosen 
a mcnilu'r of the ciMistitutional convention. He was afterwards county 
treasurer, and also i)ostmasl('r of the i-ity during LincolnV adminisi ration. 
He m., Aug. 19, 1841, Marianne L. Pierce of Boston, who d. N(.v. 25, IStU. 
He m., 2d, Mrs. Taylor of Minneapolis. Children by the tirst wife : 

25. Lucy Maria. 



GENEALOGIES : PARKER. 453 

•26. Diiviil Llewellyn. 

27. Charles Lincoln. 

28. AKiiSTis UiJKKLK (23), I). Jnn. 2!», 1S27. He left Wilton and 
removed to Minnesota, where lui res. in Anoka. IFe ni., May 1, 1851, 
Joanna ^M. Hales of Wilton: m., 2d, June 17, 1S()4, Mary A. Wedj^ewood 
of Monlieello. Minn., who d. Aug. 14. 1S(;7: ni., ;}d, June 5, 18G1), Cath- 
arine S. Kllior of An<.ka. Child: 

29. < harles Ashhv. h. March 17, 1S7:.. 



1. JoNATitAN .M<»k<;a\. We have been unable to ascertain what 
relation he sustained to Ashby Morgan (1). Children by his wife Lydia. 

2. Lydia. I). Oct. I. 17S1; d. Oct. i;{. 1781. 

3. Jonathan, b. Jan. (I, 178:{; d. Jan. 20. 178.J. 

4. Oliver Jones, b. May 2:}, 1784. 

5. John Butler, b. Jan. 14, 178(1. 

NEWELL FAMILY. 

1. JOSKIMI Xkwki.l was b., Reading, Mass., 17U4; d., Wilton, Feb. 
17, 1881. For an extended sketch of his life, see page 277. He ni., 1822, 
Lavinia, dau. of Col. Samuel Hopkins of Wilmington, Mass. Children : 

2. George Augustus, b. Nov. 2;"), 182.*?. In early life lie was engaged 
in a store in Hoston, and eventually became one of the lirm of Talbot & 
Newell in the manufacture and sale of clothing in which business he spent 
many years. He res. in Wilton in summer and in Boston in winter. His 
country res. is the homestead of his father, which he lias enlarged and 
improved. 

3. :Mary Lavina. !•., Feb. Ki. lS2(i. She ni. Fphraim Ilacket. .luii.. 
and lived but a tew years after her marriage. 

4. Charles Henry, b, May 10, 182!»; he m. Miss Gage of Arlington. 
.Mass. He was engaged in the ice business several years before he died. 
The old Itrick store with the hall adjoining has been made into an attrac- 
tive summer res. where his family spend the summer months. 

5. Harriet, b. July 10, 18;!2: ni. Tufts. 

PARKER FAMIF.IES. 

1. llANANiAll Fai.'KKK came to Wilton in 17S(i; d. Jan. 1. 17!):!. aged 
TiO. He lived on the farm now owned by Charles E. Bai-rett, and on 
which Mr. Parker's family res. for several years after his death, ('hil- 
dicn, so far as we have been able to :iscertiiiM them : 

2. Al)igail, m. Lewis Smith. See Smith gen. 

3. rhebe. m.. Jan. 27. 18(11, Archelaus Putnam of Andovcr. \'t. See 
Putnam gen. {1>5). 

4. Pieri>oMt, res. with the family for a time, and was last taxed in 
town in 17!Mt. He removed to Me. anil was the father of Harvey D. 
Parker of the Parker House. Boston. 



454 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

5. .Tosopli. (I., Clioster. Vt., ^lairh 12, IS.'Jl. Ho kept a tavern in 
Iliiistlale for several ycar.«. lie in., ]\Iay 10, 1808, Olive, ilau. ol Xathaniel 
Sawyer. She had .«ix eliildren, and d., Parksburg, Pa., Jan. ;n, 1871. 

(}. William (7), 1)., Wilton, 1790. 

7. William (0), b., Wilton, 1700; d., Wilton, Oct. is, 18r)l». Ilr 
learned the tanner's trade in Dublin, and about 18l;i, he bought the place 
now owned by George S. Buss, where he carried on tlie tanning business 
for several years. In 1822, he removed to Francestown where he kejtt the 
hotel about thirty years until it was burned. AVhen Hon. .laeob Whitte- 
more became ineligible by age to liold the otlice of county judge, Mr. 
Parker was appointed to succeed him, and held the ollice until it was 
abolished in IS;")."). lie was a man of well balanced mind and decided in 
Ins opinions, lie returned to Wilton and res. there until his death. He 
m. Hannah Fitch Hayward of Dublin, who d. Aug. 7, 1819, aged 29. 
He m., 2d, April 11, 1820, Anna Hartshorn, who d. Oct. i;{, 1887, aged 91 
yrs. See Hartshorn gen. (24). Children: 

8. Hayward Prescott, b., Dublin, .Tuly 9, isil; lu. Catharine P. 
Caton. 

9. Rebecca Hayward, b. Oct. J4, 181.'}; m.. May 1."), IS.U, Thomas P. 
Wilson. 

10. William Warren, b. Jan. 17, 1815. He kept one of tlie hotels in 
Nashua for a few years; res. for a time in Wilton, but for a))out twenty 
years has been at the Astor House, Xew York city. He m. Nancy 
Andrews, l)y whom he had one son. She d. March IG, 1847. 

11. Charles Hanson, b. Aug. 8, 181G; d. July 31, 185.3. He m., April 
21, 1841, Rhoda H. Buxton. 

12. James Swain, b. Feb. 17, 1818; d. May 7, 1819. 

13. James Swain, b. July 24, 1819; d. Oct. 1, 1819. 

14. James Swain, b. Dec. 25, 1820; d. Feb. 2.'5, 1879. He m.. Nov. 1. 
1849, Susan A. Davis, who d. June 3. 1879. 

15. Thomas Beede, b. Feb. 8, 182.*J: d., Wilton, Aug. 25, 18.59. He m., 
Oct. IG, 1855, Emily E. Owen. He res. in California, and liis remains 
were carried there. 

1(>. .Marion Nourse, b. June 4, 1825; m., Nov. 29, 1817. Levi B. Morse. 
Tliey res. in Boston. , ^ 

17. Oeorge Franklin, b. Oct. 19, 1827; d. Dec. 25, 188;j. He m., Aug. 
G, 1857, ElizalK'th W. Nichols. 

18. Mary Prescott, b. Feb. 8. IS.iO; d. Jan. 28, 188;{. She m.. Se|>t. G. 
18G0, William H. Haskell. 

lt>. Joanna Crombie. b. April 2, 18;{:i; ni.. Sept. 2. 1878, Jolin D. 
Butler of Bennington. 

20. .Toseph Maynard, b. June 28, 18;{5. 

21. Harvey D., b. Sept. 19, 1837; m., Dec. 25. 1804. Kniily D. Parker. 

1. Hkxkv Paijkki! was an early re.s. of Wilton and settled on the 
south part of lot No. 7. third range. He built the fir<t bridge over the 
Souhegan river in Wilton on the site of the one now near (iilmaii K. 



GENEALOGIES : PARKER. 455 

Maiisur's. The ahutiiioiit^ and i)i»'is wcro ol wof>d. 'I'radition >:ays he in. 
Sarah Farwi'U. Childicii : 

2. Ifenry was in tlu' Fiont'li war, and was killed at tlu* massacre of 
Fort Kdward. 

3. Josiali (8J. d. Oct. 22. 1770. 

4. lionjaniin (IG). 

5. Sarah. 
G. Susanna. 

7. T.il)itha. 'I'hc throe last-named lived (»n the homestead. 

8. JosiAll (3), d. Oet. 22, 1770. He settled on lot Xo. T). seventh 
rann;o. lie was mustered, July 10, 1770, as a eorjjoral in C'a|)t. William 
Barron's co.. Col. Isaac AVj-man's regt., for tlie Ticonderoga campaign. 
Jle started for home and d. at Castleton, Vt. He left a widow and a fam- 
ily of children. Children by his wife, Thebe : 

9. -loslali, b. Oct. 28, nO;"); m., .fune 5, 17.'^S. Eunice Pierce. 

10. Phebe, b. Feb. 27, 1707. 

11. Henry, b. Dec. 28, 17G8: d. Feb. 24. 17G!i. 

12. ITeniT, b. Jan. 24, 1770. 

13. Samuel, b. Aug. 17, 1772. 

14. Farewell, b. Xov. 0, 1774. 

15. Jt)hn Brown, b. April 2, 1777; d. April 10, 1777. 

16. Bkn.)AM1n (4), lived awhile on the homestead with his father, but 
owing to uncongenial feelings between his fatlier and his wife, he built a 
house on the easterly part of the lot. and res. there. H<' m. Anna Hardy. 
Children: 

17. Hannah, b. April :^, 1771 ; m., Nov. 12, 178!), Klias Holt. 

18. Benjamin (22), b. April 24, 1774. 

1». i;el)ecca, b. Jan. 0, 1770; d. Feb. S, 1852. 

20. :Mary, b. March 17, 1779. 

21. John Hardy, b. Aug. 11, 1785. 

22. Bkx.i.vmix (18), b. April 24, 1774. He owned and res. on lot No. 
!), second range. Tie did much teaming for the stores from Boston with 
four oxen and two horses. He was prominent atf the tirst six plowing 
matches at the Hillsborough Co, fairs, lie m,, Aug, 2."), 1799, Hannah 
Hartshorn. See Hartshorn gen. (10), Children: 

23. Loammi, 1). Nov. 8, ISOO. He m. and res. in Milford, In au alter- 
cation with one of his neighbors he received a blow on his head from 
whicli he d. in a few hours. He had one son, who was drowned in the 
river at .Milford village. 

24. Hannah, m., May, 1828, Daniel Dutton, who d, Nov. 28, 187!», 
aged 82. He own«Hl and res, on tlie farm which formerly belonged to 
Capt. Joshua Blanchard. 

25. Abiah H., m., April :$, 18'J2, Josei.h Howard, who lived bwt a few 
years after bis marriage. They had two daughters. 



1. JosiAH I'Ai.'KKi;, b.. Woburn, Mass., Nov. 0. 1774; d. Nov. IW, 
1852. The farm in Wilton now owned by Nathan A. Cragin and F. P. 
Kent was bouglit in 1801 by Lieut. Abel \Vyman of Burlington, Mass., 



456 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

wIjo owuoil it six years. He grafted several apple trees with lialdwiii 
scions, which were prohahly the first ot the kind in town. In 1807, Lieut. 
Wynian sold the larni to Simon Carter of Woburn, who occupied it until 
his death, Dec, 1817. Mr. (barter conveyed the farm hy will on certain 
conditions to his son-in-law, Josiah Parker, who occupied it from 1818 till 
18.")2. lie was hy trade a wheelwrioht, a good neighbor and townsman 
and a man of pronounced opinions. He ni., Sept. (J, 1807, Abigail Carter, 
who was b., Woburn, Sept. 1.'), 1781, and d. Sept. 8, 18:^0. lie m., 2d, 
Fel). 15, 1S;}8, Mrs. Betsey S. Converse, who d.. Woburn. Mass.. Dec. 3, 
1881, aged 81 yrs. Children : 

2. Abigail Manning, b. Jan. <■), 1808; m., .lune, 18;{2. .lames Burton. 
See Burton gen. (7J)). 

3. Susan Richardson, 1). May 20, 180!i; m. Jiyman Stone, who had 
charge for several years of the weaving rooni in the \Vllton Man. Co. 
His health was affected by his employment, and he lias resorted to farm- 
ing in difl'erent i)laces — Temple and Nelson— and now res. in Milford. 

4. Hannah (iardiner (13), b. Feb. 23, 1811. 
o. Lydia Ann (1(>), b. Aug. 5, 1813. 

«. John Flagg (20), b. Dec. 27, 1815. 

7. Josiah (24), 1). April 10, 181!». 

H. Andrew Jackson (21>), '>•, May 2G, 1821. 

{). Maria Louisa, b. Oct. 24, 1823; m., March r., isis. Samuel J{. 
Dolliver of Wo))urn, Mass., where they res. until 18()8, when they removed 
to San PYuucisco, Cal., where Mr. Dolliver is a leather merchant. 

10. Abram, b. June 21, 1820; d. Aug. 8, 1832. 

11. Albert, b. April 12, 183!); res. in ]\rerrimac. Essex Co., Mass.: a 
blacksmith; m. and has three childien. 

12. George, b. March 2, 1841 : d. :March 24, 1841. 

13. Hannah Gauuineu (4), b. Feb. 23, 1811; m., Sept. 24, 1850, 
Jonathan Snow. See below, (16). Mr. Snow was a l)iacksmlth and 
machinist; and in pursuit of his trade has res. successively in Wilton, 
Concord, Worcester, Mass., Piermont, N. V., Waterford, X. J., and Mil- 
ford, where he now res. At the last two places his business has been 
farming. Children : 

14. Amelia (Snow), b. June 18, 1852; d. -lune 21, 1852. 

15. Emma Josephine (Snow), b. June 30, 1853. 

16. LVDIA Ann (5), b. Aug. 5, 1813 ; d. March 4. 1810. She m., Xov. 
14, 1844, Jonathan Snow. Children : 

17. Ann Louisa (Snow), b. Sept. 0, 1845: d. July 20. 1804. 

18. Adeline Frances (Snow), 1). May 4. 1817 ; d. July 14, 1804. 

1J>. .lonarhan Parker (Snow), b. Nov. 1!), 1848; he is a grad. of the 
Scientilic Department of Daitmouth College, and a civil engineer; res. at 
Woonsocket, K. I. lie m. ,Mrs. Marietta 11. Eaton. They have had one 
child, not now living. 

20. John Flagg (6), b. Dec. 27, 1815. I'.rlorc h(> was of age lie went 
to Woburn and learned the wheelwright's hade, which has been his 
principal Inisiuess. He has res. at ditreicnl limes at Woburn, Mass., 
Peterborough, and Wiit<ni, but is now on a farm in Groton. Mass. lie 




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GENEALOGIES : PARKHURST. 457 

111., -M.ij- 2'.i, 18-1.">, Martini .Taiip .Tonos, ilaii. ot Asa .Toiios. Sco Joel Joiie? 
ooii. (5). Cliililroii : 

21. KUa Kvory, 1). April il. 1S4!I. 

22. Kvciotr r,.'laiid, b. 1S4!I; d. 1S5;{. 

23. .A[aiioii Jane, b. Doc. 20, lS.->(;. 

24. JosiAll (7), b. April 10, ISli); d. Jan. 22, ISSO. He went before 
he was of ajje to AA'obuni to learn the wheehvrijjflit's trade, and res. tliere 
in the business durinj; his life. He in. Xanev M. Wynian. Children: 

25. Wynian. 

2<>. Mary Francis. 

27. WillxM- A. 

28. Lillian. 

2«. AXDKKW Jacksox (8), 1). iMav 20, 1S21 ; a wlieelwrio-ht. He has 
res. at ditlerent times in Woburn, Concord, Worcester and Wilton, where 
he now lives. At Concord and Worcester he was in the employ of the 
railroad. He in.. Nov. 29, 1S4!), Abbie, dau. of Gilbert and Xancy (Stiles) 
Tapley. Child: 

30. Cliarles, in., April. 1SS:{, Grace M. Wri^rjit. 

PAlJKliriJST FAMir>V. 

1. Jonathan PAitKiiinsT was from Chelmsford, Mass., but we have 
found no dates of his birth, niarriauje or death, lie was eliosen constable 
at the annual town meetiiiji; in 17S1. On a tax-list found in the •• Old 
Chest," not dated, but not later tlian ITSit. are the names of Jonathan 
Paikhurst, Jonathan Parkhurst, Jun., Jesse Parkhurst and Isaac l*ark- 
hurst. Jonathan Parkhurst res. on lot Xo. 1, ninth ran<j;e. now the south- 
west corner of the town. 

2. Jonathan 1*ai;kih i;st. d. Feb. 24, 1S18, '.\g,od 00 yrs. He came 
to Wilton with liis fatliei-, or a few years after. He was a soldier in the 
army of tlie Pevolution, and sullered tlie liardships of Valh-y Forj^e. 
White l^lains and otlier historic fields. He was a successful farmer and 
res. on tlie homestead with his father. He m. Pachel (dburn of Dracut. 
Mass., who d. July .'JO, 182;"), aocd 70 yrs. Children : 

3. Jonathan ((}). b. April .">. 178(i". 

4. Timothy (17), b. 17!i:{. 

5. IJachel, m., Feb. 20, 1801, Jacob .Morgan. See .Moroiin n<'"- (H). 
Some j-ears after their iiiarriaj^e tliey removed to Andover, \t. 

a. Jonathan (3), b. April n, 1780; d. Jan. 28, 18,-,7. He lau,i,'ht 
school before and after his marriage many terms, and often where others 
had failed to govern the scholars. He was of large and commanding 
appearance, lint of pleasant and alVable address. It is relat(>d that in one 
of the schools he taught, where there liad been trouble liefore in school 
goverinnent, the parents asked of the boys whether they were going to 
imt the master out of doors tliat wint<'r, and tliey reitlied : ''No. not 
unless yon move out one end ()f the school house, for there isn't room to 
]>ut him llirough the door." He res. on the homestead, to wliich lie made 
large adililions, and kepi many cattle and sheep. In 1817 and 1818 he 



458 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

was collector ol tiixcs, and hetweeu that time and IS-j."*, he served loui-- 
teeii years as selectman, and with more different person? tlian any other 
townsman. He was for many years moderator of the town meetinojs, and 
often served as agent for the town, and as committeeman. In ISoO he 
represented the town in the Legislature. He held various oflices in the 
niiiitia ; liis commission as colonel was dated June ;!0. lS"i('>. He m., Ai)ril 
IS, ISll, IJftsey, dau. of Abraham Burton; she d. April 2(t. ISOO. nged 71 
yrs. See Burton gen. (3S). Children: 

7. Fanny Burton (23), I). Dec. 21, 1811. 

8. Caroline Louisa (2G), b. March IG, 18i;j. 

9. Jonathan (35), I). Feb. 7, 1815. 

10. Albert (40), b. May 10, 1817. 

11. Cliarles, b. April 15, 1820: res. in North Adams, Mass. He lias 
been twice married, and has two sons and one dau. One of the sons is a 
lawyer. 

12. Horace (45), b. Nov. IG, 1821. 

13. George (51), b. Nov. 2, 1824. 

14. IJadiel Ann, b. Jan. 28, 182G. She was a successful teaclier; m. 
Abraham Burton, and removed to Manchester. See Burton gen. («{)). 
They had two children, both of whom d. in infancy. 

15. Betsey Jane, b. May IG, 1827; d. April 20, 18:51. 

16. Betsey Jane, 1). Feb. 2G, 1834; m. Benjamin K. Hoyt of Man- 
chester, who d. in ISSl. She still lives in the house "which ,^li'. lloyt left 
to her. 

17. Timothy (4), b. 171J3; d. July 18, 18G7. He grad., Dartmouth 
College, 1813, and studied mediciue with Dr. Matthias Spalding of 
Amherst. He began practice in Ills native town, where he continued until 
failing health compelled him to retire. He was town clerk thirty-three 
years, and twice representative to the Legislature. He was also foi- ntany 
years a justice of the peace. He was emphatically " the good physician." 
He m.. May 27, 1810, Betsey Abbot, wlio d. March 12, 1828, aged .JC yis. 
He m., 2d, Jan., 1820, Naomi, dau. of Moses Sawyer of Sharon: she d. 
Sept., 18G0, aged 55 yrs. Children : 

18. Harriet (57), b. April 7, 1820. 

19. William Abbot (G2), b. June 27, 1823. 

20. Augustus (66), b. March 2, 1828. 

21. Betsey A., b. Oct. 25, 1832; d. Juno 14, 1854. 

22. Sarah Catharine, b. 3Iay 15, 1842; m., Timothy N. Hutchinson, 
and res. in Bridgeport, Conn. See Hutchinson gen. (86). 

23. Fannv BlitTOX (7), 1). Dec. 21, 1811 • m., Sept. 30, ISIl. Paul T. 
Winn of Hudson. They had six children, of wliom only two are living. 
Children : 

24. P. Frances (Winn), m. Josiah Farmer, and lives in Pelliam. 

25. Cyrus Elmer (Winn), lives in Hudson. 

26. Cakoi.ink LoriSA (8), b. March IG, 1813; m., Aug. 17, 1837, 
Nelson IJussell of Mason, and removed to Bronson, Branch Co., Mich. 
Thev had ten children, of whom two d. in infancy. Children : 

27. Albert Nelson (IJussell) enlisted in one of the earliest Michigan 



GENEALOGIES : PARKHURST. 459 

regts.. was captured and >iilter(Hl tho atrocities of Libbey prison, Ricli- 
niond, Va. At tlu^ last call for troops, lie enlisted, and served in the army 
of tlu' ("ninherland until the close of tlie war. 

2S. Flora (Itussi-ll). ui. William llartz and res. at P.urr Oak, Midi. 

29. Sarah Louisa (IJussell), m. Aaron Ithinebach and res. at IJurr Oak. 

30. Emily (IJussell), m. Henry Tubbs, and res. at Burr Oak. 

31. Caroline (IJussell), ni. Philip Rhinebach. 

32. Thomas P. (Russell). 

33. (Jeoro-e Luther (Russell), res. on the homestead in IJronson, 
Branch Co., Mich. 

34. Jonathan V. (Russell), killed by the accidental dischar>!:e of a rh": 
wliile hunting. 

35. Jonathan (t)), b. Feb. 7, 1815; d. Dec. 2n, 1SG7. He was a car- 
penter and builder, and res. several years in Boston, where he was suc- 
cessful in business. After his father's death, he returned to Wilton, 
bought tlie sliares of the other heirs in the homestead, and res. on it until 
his death. He in., Aug. .i. 1S41, Sarah Whiting, who now res. in Groton, 
Mass. 

3(>. Sarah Louisa, b. July 22, 1S«; m., Nov. li). 1S(]2. Isaiah >[elvin 
Mansur, and res. in Groton. See ]N[ansur gen. (28). 

37. Emma Caroline, b. Aug. 22, 1847; m.. May 7, 18(;s. Charles C. 
Spalding. 

,38. Henrietta Maria, b. May 1.'), 18."J2; d. Feb. 27, 1881; m., June 17, 
187;J, Cliarles ^V^ Page of AVestniinster, Mass. They had one son, Park- 
hurst Page, b., Hartford, Conn., July 28, 1874. 

39. Edward Henry, i). June 17, 185G; res. in Groton. 

40. Amu;i;t (10), b. ^Liy 10, 1817; he was in trade for a time with 
George P. Smith at AVest Wilton, but res. the remainder of his life in New 
York city. He ni. Elsie Avery. Children : 

41. Elsie, a teacher in New York city. 

42. Martha Grace, m. Gen. McPhersou of New York. 

43. Henrietta, m. Dr. James Stuart, and res. in Xorthampton, Mass. 

44. Elizabeth, unni. ; a teacher in New York city. 

45. HOKACK (12), b. Nov. 10, 1821 ; d., Waltham, Mass., June 24, 1802. 
He res. on lot No. 18, tirst range, for some years, and was the last Col. of 
the 22d Regt. of militia; he removed to Waltham. He m., Feb. 1, 184:^, 
Rebecca r,aldwin, who was b. Oct. 15, 182:5. Children : 

40. George Winlield. 1). Dec, V.i, 1844; d. Sept. 2:5, 1847. 

47. Jonathan (Jranville (08), b. April 14, 1847. 

48. Clara Maria, b. Oct. 0, 184!); m., June 0, 1871, Albert S. French. 
See French gen. (52). 

4». (ieorge Edward (74), b. May 10, 1855. 

50. Ella R., b. Waltham, Mass., Dec. 17, 1801 ; m., Dec. 20, 1885, Harry 
A. Hartshorn. 

51. (iK<)l!(iK (13), b. Nov. 2, 1S24; d. Feb. 0, 1888. He studied lor one 
or two terms at New Ipswich Academy, and was a teacher in the public 
scliools. He res. on lot No. 12, seventh range, wliich he purchased <»f 
George W. Bridges. He m.. April 12. 1S5!I. I>ncy Augusta Lovejoy. who 



460 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

.1. .M:u\'li 1(1. ]S7f;, Mfi.'d ;{| yiN. 1 1. ■ iii., _'il, .M:iit1i Js. 1877. Mi>. Sarah 
.1. Ciiirii'i-. (iiil.lrrii: 

.'»2. Saimirl II.. h. Orl. -2. ISd.'!. 

:»:{. Kiaiicis A.. I). .Inly 11. INC.:.. 

r>4. Allele laia, h. Dec. I. lS7(t: d. .Iillir l(i. ISSI. 

;>;>. (;('i»r^f u., h. oci. 2(;, is7s. 

:»«. Kl^ia l.yilia. h. Dec. 22, ISS.".. 

.»7. IIAIUMKT (IS), l». April 7, 1S2(I; she was a sufi-csMlul livelier, aiiil 
lived alter niarriaf^e, lor a lew y(>nrs in Maiieliesler; in.. i'el>. Is. 1S4(). 
Isaae Al)l)n|., wlio d. .Ian. 11, IS.*)". See Abbot •jen. Children : 

.VS. Franees Naomi (Al)bol) (70), It. Nov. 10. ISIC. 

:»U. Kdwin Isaae (Abbot), b. April II, ISI'.t; d. Ann'. 2.!. 1SS2. 

00. William l!<'rberl (Abbot), b. Feb. ;!, IS.VI. 

(U. Arlhnr Auj>iislus (Abbot), b. Dee. (I, IS.V.. 

(»2. Wll.l.IAM .VlUtoT (It)), b. .Inne 27, 1S2:!. He went nianx \fai- ajio 
to Maine. He m. Anna .S. I'arker. Children. 

Hit. William, b. .Mareh .'tl. ISIili. 

Hi. Harriet, b. .May .-., 1S(;7. 

(;.'). Annie Cerlrnde. b. .Ian. 1 1, ls7(i. 

(»(>. Ai tiisTl s (20). i>. .March 2, 1S2S. He wa< a carpenter ami soon 
alter coming- ol' !i}>;e, he icmoved !<• Hie we<l . Ili> m. Lavinia Wilson. 
Child: 

«J7. Krnesl. 

«8. .h)NATllAN (HcANVli.l.i-. (47), b. April II. 1SI7. He res. ill Willon 
until IS"!), since whii-h liiiK' he has lived in Chelmsrord and Franklin. 
Mass. lie is now employed in N.ashn.a by Messrs. Ilow.ird A' Co.. in their 
t'lirniliire laclory. He m.. 1S(;7, Sarah F. Spc.lVord (d (ireenlield. .AtTT^. 
Children; 

<;«>. AInion Horace, b. April :!((. ISC.s. 

7(». Henrietta, b. .Ian. l.'t, lS7(t. 

71. Su<ie M.. i). I)(>c. 21, IS71. The above Ihree childreii were b. in 
Willon. 

72. Charles (i.. b. March 2(1. Is7.".. 
7:{. Dura P., b. March .{. 1S77. 

71. (;i.ni;i;i: Fl>\VAl!l> (4!>), •>. May 10. ^S.Vi ; in.. IS7!t. .lennie i'.irke/. 
Child: 

7.'>. l-'ri-dtlie, b. Oct. 2!». IS7U. 

7(J. Fi{AN('i:s Nao.mi (.\nnor) ('»S), b. Nov. 10. isii;. Siie m.. .hiiie 2. 
ISdS, Albert, son ol' Calvin and Hannah (llesselton) Carleton: h«' \\:is b. 
.Inly 20, lSi:t. Tln-y res. in Wilton on the estate rormeily owned by 
Kpiiraim Urown. Child: 

77. Alice May (Carleton). b. May 2.!. issd. 

FATlFlfSON FAMILY . 

1. W 11.1.1 \M N. l'Arii:i;so\. 1... .Merrimae. Aiii;-. 2.-.. 1S2S. i< the son of 
ZaceheiK and Sarah (Farnham) I'allerson. .Mrs. rall.-rs.m is the dan. ol 
.laine'^ I'arnham. w ho came Irom .\ndo\erin ISO,"., and res. until hi- death. 



GENLALOGIKS : I'KAKOin . 461 

Jan. 1), isi;j, on ilic rjiiiii now owned l»y (icur^jt^ Itairctl. Sli(! liv«'H at 
Sontli Mcriini.if. and i- now, l.SSO, a(, Ihc afjc of iKJ, in tlic rnjoynifMt 4»f 
nit-ntal and pliysiial powers such as few R-lain when so far advanced in 
lile. W. N. I'alterscjii came lo VViilon in 187S, or 1S7!». and carried on 
IiMsiness altlie Krencli viliaj^e. In ISS2 he removed his l)usiness to llie 
••Slone Mill," so called, where, llrst in comitany wil.li a Mr. Moyd, and 
since with his own son, he lias a f^rist mill, in which tlit-y liave a ;jeiierous 
custom. 'I'hey also han^jj and sell s(!Veral tons of grindstones annually, 
and manufactnre ]tloufj;hs and cultivators, and have machinery for wood 

workin;?, employinjj; usually the n. ih- ni.. S<'pl. ,"i, is.")."), M.ary K. 

Smith, who was h., Amherst, Nov. 2S, ls;!i>. ( liildren : 

2. .Mary C. 1>. Nov. •_>;!, is.")(;; m., .May ."i, ls77, Snmner Marl shorn of 
Millonl. 

:{. Kiien I'., I.. Nov. 17, is.V.i; d. Oct. 1:5, iSdI. 

I. W.iller ('., I). Ai.ril 2.!, ISCI ; ni., Nov. 21, iSSd, Irene (ram of 
South Lyndehorou^h. 

5. IJertha S., h. .March is, ISdI. 

«. JJz/ie H., I). March 17, isdC. 

7. Kanny M., h. Ai)ril 17, ISO'.I: d. Nov. 0, 1S7(». 

8. Amy L., h. .March 1(1, IS71. 

0. Putnam A., I». Dec. 2<;. 1S7;{. 
10. Uessie K., h. .Ian. IS. Is7(i. 

I'KAI'.ODV KAMII.V. 

1. Ki:aN(MS I*i;,M5()I>v, 1.., KIN, at SI . Aihans, Hertfordshire, Kn-rland,' 
cauM! to New Kn;;land in the ship I'l.intcr, Nicholas 'I'ravise, master, in 
K;;!."). In the cerlilicate ollici.illy ;,'iven he is called >' a hushandman, of 21 
years of a;?*-." He was oiu; of tlu; lirst settlers of Hami)ton, I{ockin;iliam 
To. He held various town ollices, showinj; the high respect in which he- 
was Iield. He was made a fr(!eniaii in 1()J2. He nnnovtid, 1(;.57, to Toits- 
licld, .Mass. ; In; was a larf^e landlntlder in that town and the; vicinity, and 
was one of the most inominent citizens. He m., alxmt KJll, Mary (proh- 
al)ly Foster) by whom he had fotCrte»!ii children, sc-ven .s«jiis and seven 
daughters, the third son being : 

2. WiijjAM, 1). 1(110; d. March, KJlMt; res. in Hoxford ; m., Aug. If, 
KISI, Il.innah Hale of N(!wbury, who d. Feb. 2:{, 17:{;{. They had si.K 
.SOU.S and two daughters, the second son Ixiing: 

;i. Ki'HKAnr, 1). April 2:^, KJH!); lived in Hoxford ; m., .Inly, 171:5, 
H.tnnah Ifeddinglon. 'I'hcv had live sons and two dan., the eldest son 
bring: 

4. Thomas, 1). July II, 17i:»; n-s. tirst in Itoxford and removed t.. 
Lunenburg, .Mass.. between 17."> and 17(i(); m. Wuth Cole of Salem. They 
h.-id eight sons and on(! dan. 'J'he third son : 

5, Ki'HitAiM, b. 1717; d. Nov. 1, iso;!. He was a blacksmith, and 
lived where (iilm.in It. .Mansur res. now. The shop was on tlie triangid^r 
piece of land, surrounded by the roads betwecin Mr. Mansur's house and 
the river bridge. He m., about 1770, Sarah, dau. of Nathan Hutchinson, 



462 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

a ]ar<?e laiidowiH-r in ^Nlillonl ;iiul Wilton. .Sei- Jluttliinson gen. (11). 
She d. March, 181(!. ("liiidrcn : 

G. Sarah, b. Feb. -JO. 1772; in.. Feb. 27, ISIM). Amos Eaton. See 
Eaton gen. (1). 

7. Samuel, b. Fel). 20, 1774: m. Liieinda Pease. 

8. Ephraim (15), b. June 17, 177(i. 

9. Betsey, b. Feb. 2:^, 1778; m., March 10, 18(«, Jolin Appleton of 
New Ipswich. Tliey had two children : lion. John Appleton, late chief 
justice of Maine, and a daughtin-, who m. C«»l. George Gibson of New- 
Ipswich. 

10. John (18). b. Feb. 25, 1780. 

11. Lydia, b. 1782; unm; d. Nov., 1811. 

12. Dorcas, b. 1784; d. 180!); m., Feb. 11. 1S08, Isaac Lovejoy. See 
Daniel Lovejoy gen. (5). 

13. Hannah, b. 1780; d. I8l2i m. Isaac I.ovejoy. 

14. Amos, b. 1788 ; d. young. 

15. Ephkaim (8), b. June 17, 1770; d. July 5, 1810. He res. on the 
homestead, was a blacksmith, and a prominent man in town. He served 
for several years on the Ijoard of selectmen, was a justice of the peace, 
and a representative to the liCgislature in 1815, and 1810. He m., Nov. 
14, 1805, llhoda, dau. of Maj. Abiel Abbot. She d., Peterborough, March 
10, 1853, aged 09. Children : 

10. Ephraim (20), b. March 22, 1807. 

17. Dorcas, b. April 25, 1800; unm. ; res. in Milford. 

18. John (10), b. Feb. 25, 1780; d. in 1824. He was a l)la(ksiuith and 
carried on l)usiness with liis l)rother. He m., Oct. 23, 1800, Sally, dau. of 
William IJales. She d., 1825. See Bales gen. (5). Children: 

19. Sally, b. Aug. 12, 1807; d. Aug. 21, 1825. She was a tailoress and 
res. at Cambridgeport. 

20. Betsey, b. Oct. 24, 1800; m. William Mugridge, a carpenter and 
farmer of Kittery, Me. Tliey liad seven children. 

21. Jolm, b. Oct. 0, 1811 ; d. 1884. A mason by trade. He m., Dec. 
1, 1840, Susan K. Goodnow of Watertown, ]\Iass. They had four children : 

22. William Bales, b. Feb. 22, 1814; d. Feb. 4, 1815. 

23. Lydia, 1). Jan. 20. 1S17 ; m. AVilliam G. Parker, a carpenter, 'riioy 
res. in Kittery, Me. 

24. Mary Ann, b. July 4, 1810; res. in Milford; unm. 

25. Caroline, b. June 13, 1821 ; d. Oct. 24, 1845. 

20. Epiiraim (10), b. March 22, 1807; d. Nov. 28, 1850. For a sketch 
of liis life see page 288. lie ui., 1833, Mary Jane Derby of Salem, dau. of 
Hon. John Derby. She res. in Boston. Children : 

27. Samuel, b., Cincinnati. ()., July 0, 1834; d.. Watertown, Oct. 1. 
1835. 

28. Ellen Derby, b., Dayton, O., June 22, 1830; d. 18(;0. She m.. 18.58, 
Charles AV. Eliot, President of Ilarvaixl University. 'J'hey had four chil- 
dren. 

29. Anna Huidekoper, b. Oct. 0, 1838; m., June 30, 1874. Ilev. Henry 
W. Bellows of New York. They had three children. 



GENEALOGIES : TEEHAM. 463 

30. Georjre Derby, b. Xov. 22, 1840; d. June 10, 1S42. 

31. Emily Morison, b. Nov. 21, 1842; rl. April 21. 184.-). 

32. Kobcrt Swain, b. Feb. 22, 184o. IIo gnul.. Harvard College, ISGfi ; 
is an arebiteet in Huston of llie linn of IVabody & Stearns, lie ni., June 
8, 1871, Annie rulnani. They have four children. 

33. Francis Greenwood, b. Dec. 4, 1847. He grad.. Harvard <'ollege, 
18()9, and is a professor in the ITniversity. lie ui., June 11, 1S72, Cora 
Weld and has four children. 

PEIJHAM FAMILY. 

1. Olivlk I'KKUAM was a soldier in the Kevolutionary war. Soon 
after the close of the w'ar, lie settled in the southeast part of Lyndebor- 
ough. He had seven sons and one dau. ; two of liis .sons were res. of 
Wilton : 

2. Oliver (4), b. July 9, 1788. 

3. Samuel (12), b. Sept. 22, 1792. 

4. Olivkk (2), b. July 9, 1788', he res. on lot No. 20, first range. He 
served three years as selectman. He ni., Nov., 1810, Patty, dau. of Joel 
and Polly (Coburn) Holt. See Holt gen. (104). Children : 

5. Polly, b. Aug. 17, 1811 ; m., June 5, 1831, John Wilson. See Wil- 
son gen. 

6. Dolly, b. June .{, I8i;^ : ni., Feb. 22, 1836, Jacob Adams, and res. 
in Chelmsford, Mass. 

7. Anna, 1). July 4, ISKi; m. John If. Green, and r<;s. in Littleton, 
Mass. 

8. Oliver, b. Nov. 17, 1819; d., Lowell, Feb. 24, 1879. He res. in 
Wilton,- I^yndeborough and liOwell. He m., Jan. .5, 1847, Rebecca B. 
Clark of Lyndeborough. See Baldwin gen. (79). 

9. Sarah Jane, b. Nov. 12, 1822; m., 3hiy 10, 1870, Augustus C. Love- 
joy of Entield. 

10. Joel Holt (22), b. June 24, 182(j. 

11. Itaehel II., b. Sept. 29, 1829: d. July 4, 1802. She m.. May, 1840, 
Edwin n. Burtt. See Burtt gen. (11). 

12. Samuel (3), b. Sept. 22, 1792. He res. on lot No. 19, first range, 
and for many years worked at laying stone wall. He ni., April 0, 1813, 
Nancy Nichols of Bedford, who d. Nov. 10, 1842, aged no yrs. He m., 
2d, March 30, 1843, Mary Lewis. Children : 

13. Eli/a A., b. Sept. 1, 1813; d. April 8, 1845. She m. David Butter- 
lield. 

14. Samuel Proctor, b. Dec. 5, 1815 ; res. in Clielmsford, Mass. 

15. Nancy, b. April 7, 1817; m. Joseph Harwood. 

16. Almira, b. April 7, 1821 ; m., Nov. 21, 1844, Alvah A. Smith. 

17. Perley P., b. Sept. 15, 1823; res. in Chelmsford, Mass. He has 
been representative for two terms to the Mass. Legislature. 

18. Louise, b. Nov, 27, 1827; d. Nov. 9, 1842. 

19. David, b. Nov. 0, 1830. 

20. Lewis Woodbury (32), b. May 15, 1844. 



464 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

21. T.ouise E., b. May 2S. ISIS; in., Jan. IJ, 1S7;3, Juliu li. Baldwin. 
Sec Halihvin <;eii. (109). 

22. Join, IJoLT (10), h. June 24. 1S2(J. He res. on the homestead of 
his father, a part of which i.s in I.yndeborough. He lias also pastures in 
Stoddard sullieient to keep sixty cattle. lie ni,, Oct. 25, 18.")0, Alice G. 
Lynch of New Boston, who d. Auj;. 5, 1883, aged -tS. Children : 

23. Ella J., 1). Sept. 0, ISCO; m. Oct. 11, 188;{, and res. in Haverhill. 

24. Fred. W., ]). Dec. (i, 18()1. 

25. J. Frank, 1). Sept. 25, lSG:j. 

20. IJosa A., b. April 30, 18(i5; ni.. Jan.. 1SS5. Elmer F. l!ichardson of 
Francestown. 

27. Fannie G., b. July 12, 18(17. 

28. S. Ida, b. Jan. 12, 18GS). 
2J). r. Mabell, b. Aug. 18, 1871. 

30. Lizzie A., b. Sept. 9, 1874. 

31. Nellie 31., 1). July 18, 1870. 

32. Lkavis Woodiuky (20), b. May 15, 1844. He has a farm of over 
200 acres in a good state of cultivation. In 1871), he built one of the best 
and most convenient barns in Wilton, witli a cellar under the whole. He 
has served three years as selectman. He m., Dec. .iO. 1874, Ida H. Lam- 
son, who was b. Sept. 20, 1853. Children : 

33. Mary L., b. Aug. 3, 187G. 

34. George W., b. Feb. 19, 1878. 

PEIfKINS FAMILY. 

1. Elbuidcik F. rKinciNS, youngest son of Joseph I'erkins. was b., 
Mont Verntin, Sejtt. !), 180!). He was engaged in the tailoring businestJ in 
Andicrst for nearly 20 years. He came to Wilton in 1840, or 1S.")0, where 
he has since res. He has been a dealer in horses. He has for many .years 
been a salesman in a clothing store. In 1854 lie served as reitresentative 
to the Legislature. He m., Sei)t. 10, 1830, Abbie Wilkins of 3Iont Ver- 
non, who d. Oct. 4, 1853. He m., 2d, Jan. 31, 1854, IMary, dau. of Col. 
Levi Jones of Amherst. She was b. June 13, 1820. Children: 

2. Levi \Voodbury, b. March 2(5, 1855. He is settled in Custer Co., 
Da., and is engaged in cattle raising and farming. He m., Oct. 14, 1SS()< 
Lenora Emerson. See Emerson gen. [))). 

3. Hattic Sophia, b. Nov. Ki, ISC.O. 

TEIJUV FAMILIES. 

Beside Abijah and Ebenezer Perry, whose families are given below, we 
lind the name of Jonas Perry, who was at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 
('apt. Crosby's co. He remained in the service that summer and the next, 
and in 3larch, 1778, reenlisted and served until he died. We have not 
been al)le to discover what relationship, if any, existed l»etween the three. 



1. Aiu.iAH Pkukv was one of the early settlers in tlie southwest of 
Wilton. His farm was sold by him, or his son Abijali, to John Kimball, 




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GENEALOGIES : PETTENOILL. 465 

deed dated April 30. ISOI. >[r. Terry was in the 'J'iconderoga Campaign 
of 1770. Chilihcn by liis wife, Phebe : 

2. Abijali. b. Get. 25. 17<;»;. 

3. riiebe. b. 3larch 0. 17(1:^: in.. July 21, 1796. Samuel Holt. Jan., of 
Teini)le. 

4. Jame!^, b. July 11, 17(5!). 

5. Tryphcnu, b. Sept. 20, 1771 ; ni.. July 18. 1703, Joseph Holt. See 
Holt gen. (U7). 

6. Nathan, b. Oct. S. 177;{. 

7. Loammi. b. May 11, 177(5; d. Sept. 23, 17S4. 

8. Elicnezer. b. April o. 1778. 

9. Jonas. I). July 0, 1780. 
10. Amos. b. May .-.. ]7s;{. 



1. Ehexkzkk Pkkkv was tlie tirst tciwii clerk of Wiltou. and served 
two years. At the annual meeting in 17(53 he wa;; chosen "• to take the 
invise of Poles and estates in order for assessment." He was ensign in 
C'apt. Timothy Clement's co., in the defence of Piscatacjua ^larbor in 177(5. 
He was lieutenant in service in New Vork in 1777. and was killed Aug. 
1(5, 1777, at the JJattle of Bennington, while in Capt. Salmon Stone's co. 
Children by his two wives, Hannah and Dorcas : 

2. Ichabod. b. Sept. 20, 17G1. He was the child of Hannah Perry. 
He enlisted in 1777 for the war. 

3. Hannah, child by the .second wife, Dorcas, b. June 8, 17(5G. 

4. John Whitman, b. Feb. 17, 17(J8. 

5. Jacol), h. May 2. 1770. 

0. Jonathan, b. July ."i, 1772. 

7. Dorcas, b. July 20, 1774. 

8. Ebeuezer. It. Oct. 4, 177(5. 

PKITKNGILL FAMILY. 

1. Sami'EL Pkttkn(;ill came to Wilton from Andover, Mass., in 
1770. He settled on lot No. 13, second range. He was enrolled in Capt. 
Benjamin Mann's co., Col. James Peed's regt., as second lieutenant. April 
23. 1775. and was in the Battle of Buidvcr Hill. He also served in the 
cami)aign of Ticonderoga in 177(>. wlicre he di<'d. Ilt^ ui. Mary Holf . See 
Holt gen. (.rj). Children : 

2. Samuel was une of the i-arly settlers of Andover. Vt. He m., Jan. 
4, 1781, Mary Holden. 

3. Benjamin was in the Ticonderoga i"am]»aign. where he d. in 1776. 

4. William (5). !».. Andover, Mass., Aug. 14, 1750. 

5. Wii.jJAM (4), b., Audover. Mass.. .Vug. 14, 1750: d. Oct. 13. 1814. 
In his eiglittM-nth year lie enlisted for tliree years, was enrolled in Capt. 
Isaac Fryc's co.. Col. Sc-annnell's regt.. and was in the hard campaign of 
the Indian coimtry with (ien. .Snllivan. He served tliree years as select- 
man, and also in many other ollices. He was about six feet tall and very 
muscular, distinguished for a good share of sound common sense, and 



466 irisTOKY or wilton. 

when his (i]>iiiioiis were toniM-d il would lake sti-Dii;; cvidrucc to alt»*r 
them, lit' held <tirR'fs in Ihc militia to the rank of i-aptaiii. At his 
ilofcase then- was l)ut one Kevolutioiiary soldier l(;ft in Wilton. He in.. 
17Ha, Khoda llafffjcett. 1).. Audover, Mass.. Sept. .W. 17(i.'>. He m.. 2d. 
Juno 1, 171)7, Sarah, dan. of i'upi. Nathan Uallard. She d. Jan. 1. 18.50, 
afjed N!> yrs. S<'e Hallard -^en. Cl). Children : 

a. Khoda, 1). April 7. 17sj. 

7. William ("10), h. Nov. 12. 17S.-,. 

H. Charlotte, h. Nov. (!, 17S7; m.. l.sitl. Xalnini nuiton. and res. in 
Vermont. See JUnlon gen. (36). 

9. Sophia, h. Oet. <i. 17S!): m.. Nov. 2, isl.!. .Vhiei Hntehinson. Sec 
Ilutfliinson. gen. (49). 

10. Betsey, h. A ng. 2. 17!i2: ni.. .luly. lsi;{. Abel (Jiay. .See (iray 
gen. (21). 

11. Lueinda, h. .Inly (i. 17!l4. 

12. I'hehe. h. April 2(), 17!H;: m., Feb. 11). ISll). .loscph Howard. 

13. Hermon (29), h. April M, 170S. 

14. Hallard, h. .Sept. l(i, 171)!). He was a brick and .stone mason. He 
kept the lu)tel at East Wilton about two years. He afterwards res. in 
Milford, and Sitringfield, Mass., and from there emigrated west, lie ni., 
.Ian. 2."), 18:^1. Sally Wason, and had several eliildren, wlu)se record we 
Ikiive not be«'n able to obtain. 

15. Sally, b. Oet. :{(), lSt)l ; nnin. ; d. Nov. K!, 187.""). 

10. Khoda, b. Sept. ."), 18().{; m., Sei>t. 27, 182.J, Levi Tyler. 
17. Leonard (.•{7). b. March I, 180(;. 

IS. Isaac, b. April 12, 1808. He r>egan, as apprentice with Levi Tyler, 
t(» learn the c.ir]H!nter*s trade, and d. ^larcli .">, 182(1. 

19. K/ra, b. May L 1810; d., 1813. 

20. AVn.i.iAM (7), b. Nov. 12, 178.5. He res. in .Tufirey for several 
years, but lived the last of his life in Wilton. He m., Nov. 22, 1810, 
liebecca Sawyer, b. Hanctn-k, .\pril 14, 178(i. Children: 

21. AVilliani, b. :\Iay 11, 1812; d. Dec. 28, 181:5. 

22. William, b. March 27, 181 1. 

23. Abiel Sawyer, b. Dec. 21, 181."). For the last thirty-seven years ho 
has res. in Charlestown, Mass., an<l has been engaged in cutting lumber 
in a furniture fact«)ry. He ni.. April 2. 184(!, Eliza .L Fea.sebay and they 
liave live i-hildreii. 

24. Eliza, b. Sept. 2."), 1818; m. Ilurleigh Frenth. .St-e French gen. 
(1«). 

25. Lueinda. b. Oct. 2(1, 1820: d. .luly 18, 182."). 
2«. Mary. b. Sept. 1), 1822. 

27. Samuel, b. .Inly 18, 1821 ; d. May 21, 1881. 

28. Kehecca J., b. Nov. 1), 182«i; d. Dee. li), 184o. 

20. Hi;iO!(»N (13), b. April 14, 171)8; d. Oct. 2.">. 188;{. He was a 
farmer ami res. on the homest«'ad. He was t w»> years selectnian, and held 
the ollice of captain of militia. He m.. .lune 1. 182ri. Hannah Frye, who 
d. Feb. 10, l8.-)0, aged 48. See Frye gen. (30). He m. 2d. Mary Cram of 
Lyndeborough. Children : 



CJKNKALOUIKN : PKVEY. 467 

.'{(). Isaac (3«), b. Oct. 2!l, 1827. 

;n. K/ra, b. Oct. 2!), 1S27. I'lior to oiu-iiiii;; llic iMilnKid to <inciitici.l 
lie was cii^jaf^cd ill (Iriviiif; ba^jjaifc teams ami slajr*'-- Me m.. Nov. 21. 
1S7(), riicbc ilill of Aiiliiiii, wlio <l. Oct. Jd. 1S7I. 

:i2. .Iiilla Aim, b. Aiif;. i;{. IS2!I: m.. Ma.\ 2.->. isjli. (J.mm-jc L. Das- 
coiiibc. .Sec Dascoiubc ;;<'ii. (IJl). 

:i:i. llcniioii Abbot i-l-2), b. Oct. 2(», IS.M. 

;{4. liciijamiii Franklin, b. July IT), |s;{(i; d., Bo.ston, April 18, lS(i.->. 

:{.'}. William, b. .\ov. 2, ls|(); lie was mustcMcd into Co. (',, Sot-oiul 
Kc-;!.. N. II. \'.. .lime .*•, Isdl.aml was discliar^cil for ili~abilil v . .I.iii. lit. 
ISC.J. Me .1. .Manli 1. ISSII. 

.'{<». I.i/.zio, 111.. Dec. 10, 1S7.-), .lohn \. Marble. 

.•{7. LlcoXAlM) (17), b. Marcli I, bSOli: d. Sept. 2S, Isds. He was a 
stone and biii-k mason; for a lime be wciil on llie milk cars, and was for 
.several years postma.stcr al l';a>l Wilton. He m.. Dec. 22, ls;M, Hannali 
Sti-ele. Cliild: 

liH. Ilemy l':iiiiiioiis. h. Sept. 27. is;!7; in.. Nov. 1. 1.SS2, ( aroliiie .1. 
Farwell. 

:i\). Isaac (30). b. Oct. 2!l, 1S27; res. in i'eterborouf;li, and has lonj? 
been eiifiafjed ill the express business. He ni., Nov. 2(5, 1S57, Julia A. 
Vose of Anlrini. Chihlreii : 

40. Charles F., b. Aii<;. IS, IS.-.S; d. Feb. 7, IS.V.I. 

41. (Jeoifi:.' H., b. Sept. IC. I.SdO; d. .Sept II, |S(i2. 

42. liKiniON AmtoT CW), b. Oct 20, is;n. He has been onK:i«;ed in 
the express busiiujss. He lias the appointment of jiosMnaster at l'et(!r- 
borou^h. lie ni., June C, IH.'iH, .Sarah .V. Sawyer of (Ireenlield. Childron : 

43. Ilattio I.uella, b. Feb. 21, ISCd. 

44. Clara HIsie. b. .I.ni. II. ls(;;{. 

im;\i;^ f.\.mii,'\. 

1. I'HTKlf i'KVKV was b. April 11, 17(12; d. July (I, IS.M. He was in 
the .•irmy at the surrender of Hur^^oyiie. Soon after the Ifevolulionarv 
war h<! ("line to Wilton anil ran the mills at the French place. He be;^aii 
a >iett lenient in the south jiart of (ireenlield and built him a lo;; house. 
In the spriii;; of 17sii with ox<'ii and lart he started with the furniture for 
his new home. Mrs. I'eveyjm horseback with a bundle lashed behind the 
saddle, and a child in her arms, arriviul at the house first. Mr. I'evey had 
much likinjiC '•"' niilit.iry allaiiv, and held various olHc<!s in the mililia to 
the rank of major of the 2(;ili l{e;;l. He in., .\pril S, I7S7, I.ucy Cuiii- 
iiiin;^s, who was b. .July '.). 17f!7, and d. Oct. I."). IS.". I. She w;is the sister 
of .1. A. Cuinmiiifj^s, auLh«M- of a spelliii<^ book and <^eo;fiaphy, lli.it were 
exti'iisively u.-ed fifty or seventy-live years a;;o. Children : 

2. I'eter, b. July 21), 17SS. He was for many years deacon of the 
church in (Jreenlield. He in.. Wilton. .Iuiie22, lsl!». Dorcas Holt : m.. 2il, 
A|)ril !), ls,-,7, Tamisin Holt. 

3. Sully, b. July 11, I7!»(t; m.. June 2, is.V.. William Wri.rhi. 



468 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

4. Lucy (■iiininiiifr^. 1>. July ;i 1792: m.. Jane 11. 1816. Farnham 
Holt. 

5. Benjauiin Abbot (14). b. Sept. 25, 1704. 

G. Jacob, b. Dec, 17!»(i: m., Nov. 2, 1S24. Susan Campbell. He m., 
2d, :>rarcli 2(5, 1840. Sarah Marsh. 

7. Abicl. b. Marcli 27. 171)0; d. Nov. 29, 1700. 

S. Donas, b. Oct. S. 18(t0: ni., March 2, 1824. Kdward Pratt. She 
m.. 2d. April 27. lsl7. William Sheldon. 

(». Elizabeth, b. April (;. 1803; d. Nov. .■), 1803. 

10. Eli/abeth. 1). Au.i^-. :iO, 1804; m., June 4, 18;W, Nelieniiah Lowe. 

11. Al)iel, b. ,Ian. 17. 1807; ni.. Dec. 4, 1832. Louisa Stone. 

12. JoliM Merrill, b. Xov. 30, 1800; d. Dec. 2, ISOO. 

13. :Merrill < uinuiinirs. 1). Auij. 7. 1812; ni.. June 3, 1841. Elizabeth 
^toue. 

14. iiiiX.iAMiK Ahisot (.>), b. Sept. 25, 1704; d. Nov. IG. 18(54. He 
res. at Grecnlield, Bcnnino:ton and Schaj^hticoke, N. Y. In the fall of 
18.53 one of his sons boui^ht of John A. Putnam the mill that was built by 
Philip Putnam, and he carried it on for about ten years. Benjamin m.. 
May 10. 1820, Clarissa Whittemore. Children: 

l.j. Amos Whittemore. b. April (J, 1821 ; d. Sept. 27. 1821. 

1«. Clarissa Livonia, b. Jan. 28, 1823. 

17. Lucy Cummin«;s. b. March 18, 1825 ; m., 1851, George S. Russell. 

15. Amos Abbot, b.. .lulv 0, 1827: a dentist ; m., Oct. 9. 1854. Ellen F. 
Judd. 

19. r.eiijaniin Merrill. I). March 25, 1831 ; d. Sept. 17. 1832. 

20. Franklm Merrill, b.. Bennington, 3Iay 2, 1833. At the age of 
three years his i)areiits removed to New York state, where lie res. until 
he was eighteen years of age. He then went to Clinton, Mass., and stud- 
ied his profession, that of dentistry, which he has successfully followed 
until the present time. From 1854 to 1857 he i)ractised in New Ipswich. 
He has lived in Wilton since his marriage. He has traded considerably in 
real estate. He was one of the committee for building tlic present town 
house, and the bell in the tower is his gift. He m., Dec. 2(i. 1858. Nancy 
B., dau. of P/./iel and Eliza (Barrett) Sheldon. 

21. Edward Payson. 1). Feb. 27. 183(1. ,He is a wholesale pork deaUn. 
He m.. 18,50. :SIartha .J. Buell. 

22. Benjamin Merrill, 1). . June (;, 18;{8. He is a dentist; m., Nov. 10. 
1870, Ella Fisk. 

23. Mary Elizabeth. Ii. Feb. 7, 1841 ; ni.. Oct. 17. 1800. Simeon Thomp- 
son. She m.. 2d. July 4, ls71. Kicliard H. French. 

24. Charles Kimball, b. .Ian. 25. 1844. He is a dentist. 

I'HALEN FA3IIIY-. 

1. P. C. I'llAi.KN live- ill Western New ^'ork and is a farmer. He 
and liis wife, Emily, have bad six children, onlv two of whom are living; 

2. Arthur. 

3. Frank I,., b.. William-town. Oswego Co., N. Y.. May 0. IS.jO. He 



GENEALOGIES : PIERCE. 469 

was eduoatPtl in th^- piiljlic >i'h()ols of Caiiuloii. \. \'.. rlio orramniar 
■schools of Now York ("ity. at the Xowhurgli Instiruto at Xo\vl)uro:h on 
the Hudson. Alfred riiivcrsity Alfrod. X. V.. and at tho Theological 
School. .Meadvillf. I'enn. lie was ordained in the Tidtarian ministry, 
Oct. 21. ISSd, in Wilton, and n'sionod his ]iastorate, Se]it., issS. to l)e set- 
tled over the I'nitarian Society in Biattlol)oi-ou.u,li. Vl. lie ni.. March 22, 
ISSO. Enuly Stejihens of Xew York, and ha- one child: Taul Sears, h. 
Jan. 20. 18S1. 

IMIKIJ'S FAMILY. 

1. .losKi'il I'riKl.rs lived on lot No. 1(1. lii~| iaM<;c. w hiili was lirst 
occupied by a Mr. lilandiard. who d.. leaving- a widow and two small 
children. Mr. rheli)s ni. the wid(»w. .Mrs. Al)i,-iail lUanchard. and d. Dec. 
.'?(». 17 7S. Aftei- his death .Mrs. Phelps managed the farm until her son 
came of age. For a year or two she had a man and his wife to u.ssist her 
in carrying on the f.irm. It is a tradition lliat one night healing a dis- 
turl)ance at the Itarn. and sn<])ecting the cause of it, th<' hired man hesi- 
tated to venture out. IJut his wife, observing his fears, seized the guu 
and rushed out, calling '• Daviil, come on,'* and soon found the cause of 
the alarm. She fired the gun, and Bruin received his death wouud. 
Children of Joseph and Abigail (Blanchard) IMielps: 

2. Hannah, in.. June I'.i. 17!t4, Isaac Frye. S.-e Frye gvii. {^'11). 

3. Sarah, b. M.iy (i. 1777: m.. Jan. 12. 17'.i7. .b.liu Tuttl.-. 
i. Joseph (o), b. :\[arch 11. 177'.). 

5. JosKi-ir (4). I>. March 11. 177!i: d. Oel. .5. Is-lo. I'lie old farm was 
his home during his life. Few men had his muscidar power. He m., 
Xov. 21, 17'.i'.i. Anna, dau. of John and Sarah (Pierce) Stevens, of AVilton ; 
she d. March 17. is IS. aged r.li yrs. ( hildren : 

6. John. I). Feb. 27. ISdO; il., 1S7(». He m.. anil by his lirst wife had 
some children. He m.. 2d. Mrs. Esther R. Holt. 

7. Xancy. it. .Jan. 1.".. 1S0:{: m., Dec. ;$!. 1S2;!. Samuel Spalding. .See 
Spalding gen. 

S. (ynthia. b. Aug. 2(t. Isn."): m.. .March .il. is.il. John Frye. See 
Frye gen. (4:{). 

J». Elvira, b. Feb. I'.i. iSdS: d. Jan. 20, Is.il. 

10. Joseph, b. July 20. islO. He has twice bee:i married, and has had 
several children, but we have no record of them. He has been for many, 
years in a tish market in \Valtham, .Mass. 

11. Lorenzo, b. Aug. 14. ISIO. He has been for many years superin- 
tendent of the Poor P'arm at Lowell. 

12. Clorinda, b. May .i, 1S21 ; m.. Sept. 2(;. 1S44. Daniel S. Gray of 
Lowell. .See Gray gen. (77). 

PIKPCE FA .MI LIES. 

1. WiLMA.Ai PiKKCE was au early re.s. of Wilton, and sold his home- 
stead to .Samuel Sheldon a few years previous to the Kevolution. The 



470 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

name-: ot William Pierce. .Tun., and Asa l^ieroc are found in the archives 
of Wilton, and they are *uj)i)osed to be son? of William Pierce, older than 
the two named below, but their names are not on th<' same record. Wil- 
liam Pierce, probably the younger, served in ('apt. Xathan Ballard's co. 
at the time of the alann in June, 1777, also in ("apt. Benjamin Mann's 
CO. in the expedition to Hhode Island in 1778. Asa Pierce was in ("apt. 
John (tOss's CO., Col. Moses Nichols's regt., in Gen. Stark's campaign at 
Bennington, 1777. and also served in 177S. riiildren of William by his 
wife, Hannah : 

2. Benjamin (4), b. May 18, 17U2. 

3. Timothy {U), h. Feb. 4, 1705. 

4. Bknjamin (2). b. May 18, 1762 : m.. Oct. 27, 1785, Dorcas Lovejoy. 
Children : 

5. Dorcas, b. Jan. 22, 178(!. 
G. Polly, b. April 2t), 1787. 

7. James, b. Aug. 17, 1789. 

8. Abiel,b. March 21, 1791. 

9. Asa, b. March 17, 1794; m. Betsey, dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth 
(Putnam) Dodge of Andover, Yt. 

10. Xancy. m. Capt. fsaac Jewett of Nelson, as his second wife. 
After their marriage they came to Wilton, where he d. Jan. 20. 18.53. Mrs. 
Jew«4t ni. for her second husband Dea. David Putnam of Lyndeborough. 

11. 'i'l.AiOTilv (3), b. Feb. 4, 1705: m.. May 5, 1785, Phebe Carlton. 
Children : 

12. Timothy, b. Aug. 15, 1785: d. Sept. 21, 1787. 

13. Hannah, b. Oct. 27. 1787. 



1. Levi A. Pierck, b. in Temple and lived there until the spring of 
18.54, when he removed to the French village, Wilton, where he res. until 
18,58, when he bought tlie farm whicli had been owned for several years 
by Benjamin Chamberlain. He lived on the farm till 1870, when his 
liealth failed, and the farm was sold to Samuel F. Maynard. In 1871 and 
1872 lie was chosen representative to the Legislature, and, in 1872, served 
as selectman. He d. June 8. 187i). He m., Nov. 27. 1847, IJachel A., dap. 
of David and Bacliel (Hutchinson) l.ovejoy. See William Lovejoy gen. 
(35). Children: 

lloll. See Holt gen. 

ls(i7. 



2. 


Emily F.. 1 


>. .Jan. 14. 184!»: m. Henry A. 


1292). 






3. 


Charles A.. 


b. :Marcli 11. 1S51 : d. ."-lept. 27. 1 


4. 


Infant, b. ,h 


m. 27. 18,5;{: d. .Ian. 29. 18.5:{. 


5. 


Frank W.. I 


1. Aug. .{. 1857: d. Dec. 1(». 187s. 
POLLAJH) FA.MILV. 



1. John Poi.i.aKD bought of .l.nncs K. Leonard lot Xo. 17. third 
range, being the original Coburn farm, lie with liis wife removed to the 
place about seventeen years ago. He has been a successful farmer; n. ch. 



GENEALOGIES : TROCTOR. 471 



rOWKlfS FAMILY 



1. Hkxkv Powkus and wilV came to this country about 172U, and 
settlod in the town ot Harvard, Mass. They had lour sons and several 
daupjhters. The youngest son : 

2. IIF.NRV. b. Ai)ril .{. i:.").}; d., Berlin, Mass , June 17. 1S22. He m. 
Hannah Moore ot Boylston. who d. aged r)3. They had five sons and 
nine daughters, several of whom lived to an advanced age. The second 
son : 

3. IfoHKUT, b. Aug. ;}, 178(t: d. March 14, 1S.")!I. He m. Polly Powers : 
tliey had twelve children. Tlie youngest son : 

4. .John, was b.. (Gardner. Mass., May 12. ISls. He m. Phianda Cole 
of Winchester, wh(» d. Dec. 2."), 18G3, aged 47 : Children : 

0. Henry A. (8). b. April 11, 184S. 

6. Julius E., b. Sept. 20. 18r)2. 

7. Julia Irene, b. Oct. 21, 1S.").J: d. April 11. 18(;(». 

8. Henhv A. (o), b. April 11, 184S. He had eighteen years" experi- 
ence as a druggist and apothecary before coming to Wilton. He has 
passed satisfactorily thorough examinations by the .State Boards of Phar- 
macy of Rhode Island and Xew Hamjjshire. He came to Wilton Dec. 22, 
1881, and began l)usiness the next day. He m., Sept., 1870. Helen W. 
Savage of Worcester, Mass. Children : 

9. Harry Albert, b. Sept., 1871. 

10. George Elmer, b. Feb. 24, 1874. 

11. Grace Irene, b. Feb. 24, 1874. 

PHOCTon FAMILY. 

1. John Pkoctor, in 1G;{5, being then forty years old. came from 
London. England, in the ship Susan and Annie. 

2. John, son of preceding, was three years old when his father came 
over. He was known afterwards as " AVitclicraft John." being among the 
first victims of the fatal delusion, and suflering the death penalty by 
banging, Aug. Ifl, 10il2. when he was 02 years old. He liad two wives and 
tifteen children, and lived at what is now known as Proctor's Crossing in 
Danvers. Mass. 

3. Ben.ta.min, son of i)receding. was b. 1(J70: d. 1720. 

4. John, son of Benjamin (3), was b. 1705; d. 1778. 

5. BF.NJA.AriN, son of John (4), was b. 1731 ; d. 17!>!l. 

(>. John, son of Benjamin (5), was b. 17C3; d. 1830. He removed 
to Lyndeborough, and settled almost upon the sunnnit ot the mountain, 
about 1705. 

7. Svi.VK.STKK, son of John (0), was b., Lyndeborough, 1805; d. 1867. 

8. David E., son of Sylvester, was b. March 5, 1843, was educated in 
the district schools, and at .Vppleton AcadiMuy, Methuen. At the age of 
nineteen he enlisted. Aug. 14, 1802. as a private in Co. B, Thirteenth 
IJegt., X. H. v., was promoted to corporal, March 13, 1803; to sergeant, 
Jan. 1. 1804; was appointed cai)tain in the Thirtieth Regt.. U. S. C. T.. 
Feb. 10, 1804; breveted major, March 13. 1805: discharged. Dec. 10. 1805. 



472 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

He canu' to Wilton from I.yiulol)orouo;h, iJec. 14. 1870, and oiigaj^pd with 
D. Giogg & Co. a? cltM-k, at th«> ond of two ypar? was admitted as partner, 
and, Jan. 1, 1880, l)eoame sole i)roprietor ui)on the retirement of Mr. 
Xeville. He ni., Jan. 10, 1807, Sarah M. Goodrich, dau. of Dea. John C. 
Goodrich, and great-granddanf»iiter of Kev. Sewall Goodrich, the first 
settled minister of T-ynd('horou<;h. Children : 

». Frank Edwin. Ii.. Eyndchoronoh. Jan. It, 18G8. 

10. -Mary Enuna. I... Wilton, Alio;. 7, 1S72. 

11. Arthur (Goodrich, h.. Wilton. July 1:5. 1S77: d. April 7, 1878. 

12. Georfje Sylvester, b.. Wilton, Sept. 18. 1878. 

13. Fred. Willis, h.. Wilton. July 12. 1883. 

riTXA.M FAMILY. 

1. .loiiN FlTNA^i cmijirated from Buckinohauisliire. Enfjland. and 
settled in Salem, Mass., l(i;{4. He was .-idmitted freeman. 1047: d.. 1002. 
aged altoiit 80 yrs. Three sons * emigrated with him : 

2. Thomas, the grandfather of Gen. Israel Putnam of Kevolutiouary 
fame. 

8. Nathaniel (5), h.. England. 1<;21. 

4. Joliii. 

5. XAriiANiKi. ^3;, 1... England. 1021: d., Salem, July 2.], 1700. He 
ni. Elizabeth Hutchinson. See Hutchinson gen. (2). They had five sons 
and two daughters, of whom we name one son : 

G. Henjamin (7), b. Aug. 11, 1002. 

7. Ben.iamin («), b. Aug. 11. 1002: m., Aug. 2.5. 1084, Elizabeth Put- 
nam, probably dau. of Thomas (2). They had seven sons and one 
daughter. Two of the sons, named below, have descendants living in 
Wilton : 

8. Xathaniel (10), b. Aug. 2."). lON.^.. 

9. Stephen (l.**). 

10. Natiiaxikl (S), b. Aug. 2.-). los.-.: d. Oct. 21. 17.J4: m.. June 4. 
1709, Hannah Poberts. Children : 

11. Jacob (17), b. March !i, 1711. 

12. Arclielaus came to Wilton and settled on lot No. IS. ninth range, 



* 111 :i inanuscript, djitcti ir:{:!, Ktlwanl I'utiiain. sou of Tlioinas (2), tlicn ?li years of 
ape, wroto the t'ollowinj? coiicci-niiijj tlio raiiiily : "From tht- throf brotluTs proceciii'd 
twflvr males; IVoni those twelve, lorty males; from those forty, ei^fhly-two males. In 
respect to their situation in life, I tan say with the I'salniist : ' I have been yoiinp and now 
am old; yet have I not seen the riphteons forsaken, nor their seed begging bread,' except 
of God, who provides for all; for (Jod hath given to the generation of my fathers Agur's 
portion, neither poverty nor riches, but hath fV'il them with food convenient for them, and 
their children have been able to hi'lj) others in their need." 

About lH-'r>, lion. I'erley l'iitn:ini of .Salem, Mass.. b.gau lo irutlier material for a gene- 
alogy ol the rutnam family, and, with the expenditure of much time and money, made a 
large collection. Mr. Abiel A. I'utnam of Wilton called upon him, later than lS.'J(i, and 
learned that he intended to publish his mat<'rial; but when Mr. Putnam saw him a few 
year.s later, he had given up his intention on account of the magnitude of the task. He 
stated, however, that he had discovered no I'utnam in this country that was not descended 
from John (I) and one of hi:* three sons. 




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MCLIOTYPE PRINTING C0.,BOST0N MASS. 



UENKALOOIES : PI TNAiM. 4 < tj 

the spot where the Oninty Farm buildings are :Jituate(l. He sold Jiis 
place. July 14, 17!l(), to I.ieut. Oliver Whiting of Temple. We liud no 
mention of Iiis family in the town record.*. Jle wa.« one of the two wlio 
refused to sign, in 177(», the reiiolution •• to oppose with arms the Hostile 
Proceedings of the British Fleets and Armies." Sec pages S!l. '.»(). In 
tlie accounts for the town of Wilton for the year .'ndiiig March i:i. 17S0, 
is the following item: "'In tlte Selectmen's liands of Money paid Ity 
Ardielans i'utnam as a tine for not doing a turn in the war, £10. " 

13. Kpliraim came to Wilton witli l»is brother, Jacob, and settled at 
the intersection of the roads near the North Cemetery. He remained there 
not vnnny years, l)ut removed to T.yndeborough, whei-e his descendants 
have been numerous. While living in Wilton liis wife liad a daughter, 
said to be the lirst child born in U*iltoii; she was the mother of the late 
Ephraim Woodward, wlio d.. Wilton. Fet). s. lsr)S, aged !»• yrs. 

14. Nathaniel t'iO). 

15. STKfHt:x (*.)). father nf the tollowlug-aamed : 
10. Moses (3«), b. 1740. 

17. JaC()H(11). b. March 1), 1711: d. Feb. 10. 17sl. The evidence 
seems conclusive that Jacob and liis brother, Ephraim, were living with 
their families in what is now Wilton in ll'.iU. One authority states that 
Jacob canu' here in 17.JS. which was prol)al)ly the fact, as it is not to be 
supposed that he brought .his wife ai\d two small children into the wilder- 
ness without some previous preparation. John Uadger was undoubtedly 
liere with his family in 17.>il, l)ut bed. PVb., 1740; liis family soon went 
away, and it is not known that any one of his name has since lived in 
Wilton. The record of the family of John Dale shows that the eldest of 
his fourteen eliildren was b. Mardi .{1, 174"). From all this we conclude 
that Jacob Futnam was the lirst p<'rmaneiit settler in what is now Wilton. 
John Badger, tlie twoPutnams and John Dale settled in the south<'rn part 
of the township granted by ,>[assachusetts under the name of Salem- 
Canada ; but the establislnnent of the line between Massachusetts and 
New Hampshire, soon after the settlement of Salem-Canada. made that 
grant void. When township No. 2 was surveyed and lotted. Jacol) Put- 
nam's settlement was found to Ite in the southeasterly ]>art of lot No. 1."). 
fifth range. On tin- west side of the road nearly oi.p<.slle Miehael 
>rc("arthy's l)ani. may still be seen the remains of a cellar, where 
^fr. Putnam's tirst house was undoubtedly situated; tin- one in which lie 
lived until he built the house now occupied by Mr. McCarthy. It was 
two stories high in front and one in tin- rear, after the manner of many 
houses of tlnit time. It so i-emained until it was remodelled, with 
additions, by Joseph Wilson, a few years before he removed to Erie Co., 
N. Y. We learn from records of deeds that Jacob Putnam conveyed to 
various persons lot No. 1^". seventh range, and lots numbered 17, IS, 19 
and 20, tenth iange; tin- last farm being in the range annexed to Tem))le. 
He is said to liave m. Hannah Harriman, but we liud no date either of 
the marriage or of lier death. He m.. July. 1735. Susanna Styles, wlio d. 
Jan. 27, 1770. In his last will is a becxuest to his *' well-beloved wife, 



474 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

PaticiK'O," but we have discovered no other niention ot lier or ot the 
marriage. Children : 

18. Sarah, b., Danvers, >rass., June 2S. IT.'Ki: m. .lonathaii Criiin, and 
!jettled on the farm now owned l)y .1. F. and II. W. Frye. See Jonathan 
Cram gen. (1). 

11>. Nathaniel (44;. b., Danver.*, April 24. 17.'5S. 

2(). Philip (50), b. March 4, 1740. 

21. Stephen («3). b. Sept. 24. 1741. 

22. Jo.-;eph (74). b. Feb. 27. 1744. 

23. Mehitable. b. Dec. 2.-), 174.-); m. Daniel Holt, .'^-e Holt gen. (110). 

24. Jacob (80). b. Nov. 15, 1747. 
2o. Archelaus (94), b. Oct. 0. 174!t. 

20. (^aleb, b. March 10, 17.")1. He i? called '-blacksmith" in a deed 
from John Cram, conveying the place now owned by Amos Herrick. He 
served in Capt. Taylor'.s co. at Winter Hill; also in Cai)t. Barron's co. at 
Ticonderoga, where he d. Aug. 22, I77G, leaving a widow. Amy. and one 
daughter. His widow m., Nov. ;^0. 177S, Ebenezer Pearson of Duxbury 
Scliool Farm. 

27. Elizabeth, h. April 1."), 17.'):j; m.. Nov. 2li, 177.s. -Jacob Iladley ot 
Alexandria, New Addition, and removed to Hyde Park. Vt. They had a 
large family. 

28. Peter, b. Jan. ,s, 17r)0. He d. July .{. 1770. while serving in the 
Ticonderoga campaign. 

2?). Natiianiki. (14) came to Wilton soon after the tirst settlement 
and settled on the hill east of J. W . Stiles's buildings, known later .is the 
Batchelder place. His son, Francis, conveyed. 1778, to .Joseph Butter- 
lield, lots numbered 10, seventh and eighth ranges; also seven and 
one-lialf acres in the northwest part of lot No. IS, seventh range. 
Nathaniel's widow also quitclaimed her right in said premises. Children 
by his wife, Abig.ail : 

30. Mary, b. July 24, 1744. 

31. Abigail. 1). Sept. 24, 1740. 

32. Francis, 1). Oct. 24, 1748. He was enrolled. April 2;{, 177r). as 
second sergt. in ('apt. AValker's co., and was at the battle of Bunker Hill. 
He left AVilton al»out 17S0 and settled at Cherry Valley. N. Y. 

33. Pachel, b. April 12, 17r)l. 

34. Miriam, b. May 10, 17.").S. 

35. .Sarah, b. April 20, 1755. 

30. Mehitable. b. March 21, 17.58. 

37. Daniel, 1). Feb. 27, 1700. 

38. Benjamin, b. MarcJi 9, 1702. 

3». Musks (10), b. 1740; d. July 25, 1801. He grad., Harvard College. 
17.50; canu' to Wilton about 177(i. :ind lived on the pl.ice now owned l)y 
James Burton. He was elected. March 0, 1778, one of the Committee of 
Safety; was chosen to represent the town in a convention to be holden at 
Concord, for " establishing some regulations by which our sinking cur- 
rency may be raised and set upon some more stable basis." He served 



GENEALOGIES : I'UTiVAM. 175 

■Jovoral years as selectinaii aiid was often on important ooniMiittc*- Hi- 
wife. Rebekah, d. Oct. 1."). 17!)7. aged 5(5 yrs. Children : 

40. Stephen (104). b. 1772. 

41. Rebekah. 

42. Mo^es, b. July 24, 1777. 

43. Aaron Kimball (114). b. Jan. 11. 17S4. 

44. Xathamki. (1}>). b.. Danvers, Mass., April 24, 17;{S; d. March 
2."), 1700. .Settled on lot No. 10, sixth rano;e: a farmer and shoemaker, 
ire m., Dec. 2, 17U2. Mary Eastman, who d. Dec. 22, 1777; m., 2d, Sept. 
17, 1778. Mary Snow: she m.. 2d. Jan. IS. 170.-), .Tonah Thayer of Heath, 
Ma.«5s. Children: 

4.5. Peter, b. Xov. 20. 17G.5: d. April, IS.IG, aged 02 yrs., .■> mos., the 
last survivor of Revolutionary soldiers from Wilton. When sixteen years 
of age. he was at West Point at the time of Arnold's treason. After mar- 
riage he lived for a few years in Hancock, then removed to Andover, Vt., 
where he cleared up a farm in the wilderness. When about sixty-six 
years of age a clay bank fell upon him, breaking one leg and injuring an 
ankle seriously. He was then, for the tirst time in his recollection, con- 
fined to the liouse by physical disability. He m. Rachel Hills of Notting- 
ham West, now Hudson, and had a large family: all but two of his chil- 
dren d. in infancy. 

4«. Eliphalet (l*27j. b. Jan. 2;{, 17(i(i. 

47. Jonathan, b. Dec. 1, 17(j7: d. young. 

45. Jonathan, b. July 2it, 1770. He removed to Andover, \'t.: was a 
justice of the peace, and for manv years held town oHices. He m., Feb. 5, 
170.J, Abigail Burton. See Burton gen. (22). They had seven sons and 
two daughters. After living in Andover about 45 years, the whole family 
went west: Mr. and Mrs. Putnam to Wisconsin. 

4». Elizabeth, b. April 2.-), 1772; m., Feb. 22, 170S, Josepli Dodge, 
Jun., of Hancock. Soon after marriage they removed to Andover, Vt., 
where he became a prominent man, and where they both d. They had 
two sons and tive or six daughters. The eldest son lived on the home- 
stead, represented the town in the Legislature, and was for many years 
town clerk or selectman. 

.50. I'hilip, b. March I.t, 177.-). He m. a Miss Brown and lived for sev- 
eral years at Chatham, Columbia Co., X. V.; thence he went to Truxtou, 
Cortland Co., N. Y. They had one son and three daugliters. 

51. Mary, b. Sept. 3, 1777; num.; lived in Andover, Vt. 

.>2. lMiel)e Snow, b. June 27, 1770; d. Dec. 14, 17Sli. 

'tH. Hannah, b. Oct. 24, 17S0. She m. Selah Severence <d Sbelliurne. 
.Mass., a prominent man in the town. They had live sons and one 
daughter. 

.54. Calvin, 1). June S. 17M2. lie lived for a few years after marriage 
at Heath, :>rass.. then removed to Truxton, Cortland Co., N. Y.; a suc- 
cessful farmer. He m., Nov. 21, 1S04, Cliloe Chapin of Rowe, Mass.. who 
d. -Vug. 22. 1818; m., 2d. Amy Clark of Coleraine. Mass. By his first 
wife lie liad three sous and two daughters; by his second, lour sons and 
four dausrhteis. 



47<> IIISTOUY OF WILTON. 

55. Al>ig:iil Fox, h. July !i, 17S5: m. David Kiiisma'i and lived in 
Iloath. Mass. Tiicv liad a large family. 

5(J. Pini.ii- C'iM). I). March 1, 17-10; d. Nov. is. ISKi. He settled on 
lot No. IS, liftli r;m,ij;e : a larnier and cooper. He served as selectman 
for three years .111(1 was a representative for several years. He was cap- 
tain of a company mustered Sept. 2(), 177(i, for three months" service in 
Xew York, and was at the liattle of White Plains. He served one month 
at .Saratoo-a in 1777. He was appointed a colonel of militia and a justice of 
the peace. For some years lie was one of the rhn-e laroest taxpayers in 
Wilton. He m.. .June I'.i, 17(il, Al)ij?ail .laquilh. who d. .s«»pt. 1, 17(!."): m.. 
•2d. Haiin.-ih , who d. .Sept. 22, 1S2!). Childn'ii : 

57. Abigail. I), .liily iS. nC;"); d. Aug. 2!>. 17(m. 

5S. Altigail. li. S.-pr. I. 17(17: m.. .Inly S, 17S!). Altiel Wilson. 

51). Hannah. Ii. April Ki. 17iiit: m. Samuel Burton. See Burton 
gen. (21). 

«0. IJachel. I.. F.'l.. ii. 1771 : d. num. 

61. .Sarah, h. .Ian. l.i. 177.!: .1. Nov. 2(1. Is.fs: m. l{ev. Abel Fiske. 
See Fiske gen. (1 ). 

6-2. Philip (UOj. h. .Ian. l;!. 17S1. 

«3. Stki'IIKN (21), 1». .S.'pt. 21, 1711. He settled on lot No. li). tenth 
r.mge. on which he Itnilt a grist-mill. In a deed ho is termed "■ house- 
wright." In 1707 hi' <()hl hi- plact> to Dcicrm David Patterson and 
removed to Knmford. .Mi'., w Ihtc his eldest sou had gone several years 
befoie. He in. olive N'aiiiuni ot Dracut. Children : 

(>4. Stephen. 1). .\ug. .'il, KG."); on coming of age he removed to IJum- 
ford. Me. 

65. Olive. I). Oct. 2. i7(;f;. 

«(». Samuel, 1). .May 2!», 17(;s. 

67. Esther, b. April 2M, 1770. 

68. Mary. b. April 10, 1772. 

69. F:iizaheth, b. .luly 11, 1774. 

70. Israel, b. .March :n, 177(1. 

71. Ai)igail. b. Marclj tJ, 177S. 

72. B;ichel. 1). Feb. 2S, 17S0. 

73. Jacob Herriman. I). Dec. 2S. 17Sil. 

74. JiKSKi'ii (.22), I). Fei). 27, 1744: d.. Marshtield. Vt.. Xov. 7. 1S26. 
He settled on lot No, 20, tenth range, now 'remple. and built a mill there. 
He .sold his pl;ice, 1782, to As-i Stiles of Middleton, Mass.. and removed to 
Society l.and, now Bennington, and built the lirst mill on the falls there; 
tlie mill was afterward owned by Benj.iinin Burtt. He lived a few years 
at Alstead and thence removed to Marshtield, Vt. He m. Miriam Hamblet. 
Children : 

75. .loseph (147). 1). Dee. (1. Ud'.i. 

76. .Miriam, b. .Ian. 21, KliC. 

77. .I<»el, b. .Ian. 1!», 17(;S: d. Jan. 21, 17G8. 

78. Cideon, b. Jan. 2(i. 17(19; d. June 8. 17(19. 
7». Hannah. 1). May 18, 1770. 

80. Sarah, b. 3Iarch 17. 1773. 



GENEALOGIES: TUTNAM. 477 

81. Mehitable, b. April 4, 1775. 

82. Gideon, b. May -ili. 1777. 

83. Mary. b. 1781; lu. 

84. Jai-ol). b. Mari'li IS. 1784. 

85. Elizabetli. b. 178(i. 

86. Jacoi! (24), b. \ov. 15, 1747 : d. June 2, 1821. He settled on the 
southwest part of lot Xo. 1(5, fourth range, the place now owned by liis 
grandson, Jaeol) Putnam. He was a farmer, made spinning-wheels and 
ploughs, and was for many years deacon of tlie church. He m.. 1770, 
Abigail Burnap, who d. .June 10. 1812: m., 2d. Mrs. Lucy SpotVord of 
Tenii>le. Children: 

87. Jacob (154), b. Nov. 4, 1771. 

88. Abigail, b. April 29, 177;5; d. Feb. 20. 1827: unm. 

89. John (1G«J). b. Nov. 24, 1774. 

90. Caleb, b. (Jet. 7. 177(i; d. Nov. 17. 1777. 

91. Calel) (182), b. March 24, 1779. 

92. liuth. b. Jan. 20, 1781 ; d. Aug. 7, 1801. 

93. Edah, b. Feb. 21, 1783; ni., Nov. 10, 1810, Stephen Cooper, and 
lived in Antrim and Francestown. 

94. Arciielaus (25), b. Oct. 0, 1740. He lived on the homestead 
with his father, wlio conveyed to him by a deed, dated June 17, 1770, a 
l)art of the premises, and the renuiinder by a will proved Feb. 28. 1781. 
On April 14, 1702, Arciielaus conveyed the premises to George IJarrett of 
New Ipswich ; on the same date the premises were conveyed by IJarrett 
to Abiel Wilson, who oci-upied them until his death. Arciielaus removed 
with his family to Andover, Vt. He ni. Mary Nichols. Children : 

95. Arciielaus, b. .June 11, 177(5. In the Wilton record of marriages 
is found the following: '' ISOI, Jan. 27, Arciielaus rutnam of Andover, 
Vt., to Miss Pluibe Parker of Wilton." See Ilananiah Parker gen. (3). 
He invented an accelerating wheelhead, for which he obtained a patent. 
Al»out ]82.'{ he removed into New York state. 

9«. Anna, b. (Jet. 20, 1777. 

97. Mary, b. July 10. 1770. 

98. .Susanna, b. .Ian. 14, 1781. 

99. Huldah. b. May 10. 1782. 

100. Ama, 1). .Iiiiie 2. 1781. 

101. Peter, b. Dec. 2(1, 1785. 

102. Abigail, b. July 8, 1787. 

103. Samuel, b. :\Iay 1, 1789. 

104. Stki'IIKN (40). b. 1772; d. Sept. 18, 1821. He worked at hewing 
timber, framing buildings and such other jobs as came to hand ; he also 
built and cariied on the giist-uiill on the north side of the brook at 
Barnes's Falls. He m.. Sept. 10, 1707, Sarah Burton. See Burton gen. 
ri4). Children; 

105. Stephen, b. Nov. 11. 1797: m., .\pril 21. 1828. IJannah. d.iu. of 
Theodore and Hebecca (lleald) Barker of Temple. See David Barker 
gen. (2). They removed to Steuben Co.. N. V. 

106. Sylvester, b. Feb. 8, 1799. 



478 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

107. Hiram, b. Nov. 13, 1800. 

108. Kebecca, b. Aug. 31. 1S()2. 

109. Cyru.<, b. Sept. 13. 1S()4. 

110. .Saiab, b. .hily 20, ISOS. 

111. Muses. 1). July 30. ISIO. 

112. Ira. b. Sept. 22, 1813. 

113. .lobn Fraiikliu, 1). Marc-h 2, 1817. 

114. Aauon KiMBAi.i. (43), h. Jan. 11. 1784: d. March 25, 1871. lie 
learned the tratle ot house tinishing of Mr. Jewett of Temple, and while 
he worked at liis trade liad several ajiprentiees. He lived on the farm 
now owned by Deaeon (Jharles Wilson, and for many years befoie his 
death liis l)usinc.ss was farming. He adopted the system of soiling, and on 
about 30 acres kept a horse and from five to seven cows. He m. Polly 
Shattuck of Temple, who d. Oct. 10, 1841, aged 54 yrs. ; m., 2d, Nancy 
Wright of Mason, who d. Aug. 28, 1875, aged (iS yrs. Children : 

115. Polly lluss, b. Sept. 17. 1800; d. Oct. 10, 1838. 

110. Evelina, b. March 31. 1811 : m.. April 22. 1832. William Emerson. 
See Emerson gen. (1). 

117. Sally, b. Feb. 15. 1813 ; ni.. Dec. 25, 1834. John Mills. See Mills 
gen. (1). 

IIH. Aaron K., b. Dec. 13, 1814; d. Aug. 1, 1816. 

11?). Aaron K., b, Jan. 23, 1817; d. 3Iarch 1(5. 1818. 

120. Levi (195), b. Dec. 4, 1818. 

121. Hervey (198), b. Sept. 21, 1820. 

122. Daniei Pratt, b. July !), 1822. He lived for several years in Beth- 
lehem, but removed, many years since, to Cleveland, O. He m. a Miss 
Peavey ; n. ch. 

123i Matilda IJockwood, b. Oct. 23. 1824: d. Sept. IG, 1880. She m., 
Jan. 1, 1855, Samuel F. Mayuard, who d. Aug. 10, 1850. Sec Maynard 
gen. (1). She m., 2d, Nov. 9, 18()5, Charles Wilson of Xew Ipswich. Xot 
many years after their marriage they came to Wilton. Mr. Wilson is 
deacon of the Second Cong. Ch. 

124. Kufus (202), b. March 3. 1827. 

125. Ann .Fane, b. July 20. 1820: m. Stei)hen C. Coburn and res. in 
Milford. 

12(». Mary Cordelia, child by second wife. 

127. Elii'IIALKT (46), b. Jan. 23, 1706 : d. of lung fever. Feb. 25, 1826. 
He served nearly .seven years with Samuel Rockwood of Groton, Mass., to 
learn the cl<ith-dres,ser"s trade. The tirst clothing mill in Wilton was 
fitted up by Jacob Abbot, near where SamuelW. Sniith's knob shop now 
stands. Mr. Putnam, -iifter he came of age, worked there four or live 
years, until that mill .ind a grist-mill near it were burned. He took a 
lease of David Kenny, dated Aug. .3, 1702. and running nine hundred 
ninety-nine years, of the water i)rivilege now owned by Daniel Cragin. on 
which he built a clothing mill tliat stood until 1817, when it was taken 
down, and a building two stories high was built, in which he put carding 
machines. In 1808 he bought the farm of Mr. Kenny, and in 1813 built 
the house now owned by Mr. Cragin. He, Abiel Wilson and Jo.seph Holt 



GEXEALO(JIES ; PUTNA5I. 479 

were elected selectinen in 179(5 aud served ten years consecutively; it 
beino- much the loudest term that the same board has served in Wilton. 
He held otlices in the militia to the rank of captain, and was deacon of 
the church for about tifteen j'cars. He ni., Feb. 3. 179.5, Dorcas Abbot, 
dau. of 3Ia.i. Abiel Abbot. Children : 

128. IJachel, b. Feb. 11. 17!)(i: m.. -luly ■2:^. 1S2(). Calvin Dascomb. 
See D.'iscomb ujcn. (36). 

12». Eliplialot, b. <M. 2.-), 17U7; d. Oct. 7, 1799. 

130. Elii.halet, 1). Oct. 2ti, 1799: d. Oct. l(i, lS(i2. He taught school 
for several winters, and for a few years worked at cloth-dressing and 
carding. In l.s;W he began to manufacture bobbins. He was for many 
years a justice of the i)eace and was administrator of many estates. He 
m., July 27. 1S2:^. Hannah Kussell, who d. March 14, l.S.')7; m., 2d, Persia 
Lovcjoy of Milford. Sec William Lovejoy gen. (44) ; n. ch. 

131. Abiel Abbot (206), b. July 29, 1801. 

132. .Sewall. b. Aug. 10, 180^; d. Oct. 21. 1S03. 

133. Sewall (213), b. April 27, 1805. 

134. Samuel, b. May .5, 1807; d. Dec. G, 1814. 

135. Dorcas, b. April 8, 1809; d. May l.o, 1810. 

136. Dorcas, b. April 8. 1811: d. March 15. 1887: m.. Sept. 2, 18:54, 
Amos Putnam (246). 

137. .^lary Eastman, b. July 30, 1813 ; d. April 13, 1830. 

13.S. Abigail, 1). March 11, 1817: m.. Aug. 27, 1835, George Buss. See 
iiuss gen. (35). 

139. .Samuel (220), b. Sept. 14, 1819. 

140. PiiiJ.U' (62). b. Jan. 13, 1781. He lived on the homestead with 
his father: received the appointment of coroner, and was generally 
known as " Es(juire Philip." He m., Aug. 18, 1802. Ziba Shehlon ; m., 
2d, Mary Allen of liillerica, Mass. Children : 

141. Pachel. b. Aug. 15. 1805; d. Feb. 14. 1830; m.. March 31, 1828, 
Isaac Giddings. 

142. Hannah, b. July 4, 1808: m.. June 1, 1830, Isaac Giddings. They 
lived in Temple. He was a blacksmith and farmer; removed to West 
Wilton, 1873. 

143. Sally, b. Oct. 10. 1809: d. 184(5: m., 1843, Benjamin Beard of 
Billerica, Mass. 

144. Philip, tirst child by second wife, b. Aug. 30, 1815; d. Feb. 13, 
1853 : unm. He worked for .several years in Maine as a sawyer. 

145. John Allen (222), b. Nov. 4, 1823. 

146. (T(!orge H.. b. April 2(5, 1827; d. young. 

147. JosEi'H (75), b. Dec. (5, 17(53; d.. Amherst, Feb. 5, 1801, aged 97 
yrs.. 2 nios. He was the oldest man, born in Wilton, of whom we have 
any record. At the time of his marriage he was living at Society Land. 
He went from there to Amherst and for many years ran the mill near tlie 
village. He m., Nov. 28, 1787, Kebecca Burton. See Burton gen. (10). 
Children : 

148. Joseph (229), b. Jan. 4. 1790. 



480 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

149. John. b. Miiy 7, 17J»3 : a niacliiiiisr and lived in Lowell. Mass. ; m., 
April fi, 1817. Sabrina Willey and had tseveral children. 

150. James, b. June 19, 1707; res.. GotVstown: in. Elizabeth Marsh. 

151. Jarob, b. Dee. 14. ISOl. 

152. Pamela, m. liuirli Hmwu. 

153. Mary. m. Hiram 1). Stearuii. 

154. Jacob (87). b. Nov. 4, 1771. He lived for several years in And- 
over, Vt., tlienee went to ^lanchester, Vt., and to Pavvlet, Vt., where he 
re.sided for some years, then removed to Westlield, X. Y. He ni., Jan. 14. 
179(5, Mary IJurton. See JJurton gen. (30). Children: 

155. Jaeob. b. Oet. 4. 17!M). 
15«. Polly, b. Dec. 2;». 17!>7. 

157. Sophia, b. .hily 28. 1799. 

158. Abi^rail, 1>. Jan. 12, ISOl. 

15$). Abram (233). b.. Andover, Vt.. April 13. 1802. 

160. Amos (24«), b.. Andover. Vt., April 14, 1804. 

161. Puth, 1). Nov. 24, 1S05. 

162. Lydia. b. March (!, 1807. 

163. Sophronia, b. July 13, 1808. 

164. Betsey, b. Dec. 18, 1809. 

165. liansom, b. July 29, 1811. 

166. John. b. June 3. 1813 ; res. in Westlield. N. Y. 

167. AVilliam. d. younji'. 

168. George Washington, b. July 7, 1818; has for many years been 
postal clerk on the route from Syracuse to Cleveland. 

169. John (89), b. Nov. 24, 1774; d., Nashua, March 1(J. 183r). He 
was a botanical physician and practised in Wilton aiul the neighboring 
towns. He resided at Wilton ("entre, on Ihe place now owned by Mrs. 
Davis, until 1832. when he removed to Hudson and thence to Nashua. 
He m.. July 7, 1803, Mary Jlerrick. who d., Dexter. Me., in her one hun- 
dredth year. Iteing the i)idest native of Wilton of whom we have any 
knowledge. See llerrick gen. (60). Children: 

170. Mary Farnum. b. Nov. 3, 1803; m., 1830, Henchman Sylvester. 

171. Sarah H., b. June .'), IsOn; in., Aug., 1831, Samuel Farrar of Ban- 
gor, Me. ; 11. ch. They adopted the two children left by her sister, Mary. 

172. John, b. .Mine s, 1S07. A caritenter. As he was loading a can- 
non at the reception of Ceii. Samuel Houston at Nashua in 1848. a prema- 
ture discharge tore olV his right hand, and it was amputated above the 
wrist, lie m.. Sei)t. 12, 1834, Aldgail Holt of Temjile. They had seven 
children. 

173. Ephraim Abbct. b. Ai)ril 3. isd'.i. A sbnemakcr. He m. a Miss 
Emerson; four children. 

174. Nancy, b. Aug. 17. isll : m. Dr. Albt-it Thayer. 

175. Abigail, b. :May 1. 1813. 

176. Adaliiie. b. May IS. 1S15; m., 1834. Nathaniel Bryant. 

177. Lyman, b. .Ian. 29, 1818: d. Feb. 23,1881. He iii. in 1807 and 
had one child, but his wife and child d. before his death. 

178. George, b. May 23. 1820 ; d. June S, 1821 . 



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GENEALOGIES : PUTNAM. 481 

179. George Quiiicy Hill, b. May .H, 1822; in. 1840. 
ISO. Franklin I?ee(l, b. Oct. 3, 182;i; d. 187(5. He m. and lived in 
Davenport, Iowa; cij^ht children. 

181. Charles Edwin, b. Sept. 14, 182G; went to California. 

182. Calkh (91), 1). March 24, 177!»; d. Sept. 8, 18G2. A farmer and 
lived on the honie?itead. lie held military olhces to the rank of captain in 
the Cavalry Co. of the 22d liegt. of militia. For several years he took the 
lead of the singinj; in church. He m., Feb. 4, 1801, Lydia Spalding, who 
d. Xov. 17, 1811, aged '.i7 yrs. ; m., 2d, .lane Loiigley of Shirley, Mass., 
who d. .Jan. 2, 1854, aged Go yrs. ; m., .'kl, Mrs. Sarah Shattuck Putnam of 
Lyndeborough. Children : 

183. Caleb, d. young. 

184. Lydia, h. Sept. 3, 1813; ni., April 30, 1844. Samuel Goldsmith. 
See Goldsmith gen. (23). 

185. Jane, b. Dec. 2."., 181 1 ; m.. May 8, 185G, Orin Blood. See Blood 
gen. (16). 

18«. Caleb, b. Sept. 15. 1810; d., Wilton. .Jan. 23. 1845; num. A 
machinist. 

187. I'toxana, b. July IG, 1818 ; m., June G, 184!), Augustus F. Peacock. 

188. Samuel, b. May 18, 1820. After his marriage he lived in Leom- 
inster, Mass. He worked as a carpenter until Dec, 1850, when he formed 
a i)artnership with Lewis Phelps to carry on the tanning and currying 
business on the Burrage place in North I^eominster. In .lune, 187G, he 
was chosen president of the First National Bank of Leominster. He m., 
Nov. 27, 1845, Jane Augusta Pierce, who d. Jan. 12, 1880; m., 2d, Melora 
F. Goodridge; n. ch. An adopted daughter ni., -lune 10, 1870, George 
Pratt. 

189. Jacob (254), b. Aug. IG, 1822. 

190. Ifuth Aim, b. June 10, 1824; d. Oct. 28, 1838. 

191. Asa I>ongley (257), b. July 0, 1826. 

192. Andrew Jackscni (263), b. July 25, 1828. 

193. Artemas (269), b. Jan. 1, 1831*. 

194. Sarah M., b. Oct. 13, 1834 ; in., April 11, 18G1, Calvin D. Blanch- 
ard, a farmer; res. Harvard, Mass. 

195. I>i;vi (120), b. Dec. 4, 1818. For several years lie lived in Mil- 
ford, and, in company with Joseph Lundy, ran the first cylinder planing 
machine used in Milford for dressing lumber. In 1850 he built a dam on 
IJocky liiver and erected a mill for dressing lumber and for the manufact- 
ure of furniture, and was the first to use a cylindrical planing niadiine 
in Wilton. Ho m., June 5, 1845, Harriet E. Stevens of Bedlonl, who d. 
Oct. 14, ISGG; m., 2d, Alicia S. Kendall of Dunstable, Mass. Children: 

196. Ella Eli/.aheth, b. Aug. 17, 1847; m., 1873, Joshua II. Putnam of 
Danvers, Mass.; d. March 24, 1874, leaving one daughter. 

197. Levi Ernest, b. Aug. 2, 18G1 ; d. March 12, 1870. 

198. HicuvKY (121), b. Sept. 21, 1820. He lived in Milford until 18.50, 
when he removed to Wilton and carried on business with his brother, 
Levi, for several years; a few years after the dissolution of the partner- 
.sihlp he returned to Milfoixl. In 1855 he was chosen a selectman of 



482 niSTOKY or wilton. 

Wilton. lie ui.. May 11. 184;^. Luvinia Hall, who wa.« b.. Milfoid, 
March 29, 1823. Children: 

199. Louise Maria, b. April 1. 1S44; ni., .Jan. 10, 1871. William S. 
Phelan ; res. Oakland, Cal. 

200. William Kimball, b. Aug. 7, 184G; m., Oct. ;J1. 1878, Emma 
J. Jordan; carries on harness-making and carriage-trimming at Milford, 
N.H. 

201. Martin Waterman, b. Nov. 1(J. 18.'Jl ; m., Oct. 28. 1875. Annie 
Brown ; res. in Brightwood, Ind. 

202. RuKi's (124), b. March 3, 1827; m.. May 6, 18G1, Mary J. Rams- 
dell of Xcw Ipswich, where he res. Children : 

203. Daniel Elmer, b. Sept. 28, 18G4. 

204:. Mary Estelle, b. Dec. !), 1807; d. Feb. 2.-i, 1868. 

205. Alice Luclla, b. Jan. 30, 1871. 

206. AiiiKL AUBOT (131), b. July 29, 1801; d. Dec. 30, 18S1. When 
lie was eighteen years old he liad a severe illness, and for a few years his 
chest was so diseased that he was unable to labor. He studied for one 
term at Union Academy, Meriden, and taught school for several terms. 
For a few years he worked at carding and cloth-dressing, and afterward 
at wood-turning. He m., Feb. 12, 1835, Mary Ann Eaddin, wiio was 1)., 
Saugus, Mass., July IS, 1803, and d. Dec. 9, 18.59. Children : 

207. Abiel Edwin, b. March 13, 183G. He enlisted as a recruit, Aug. 
21, 1802, and was assigned to Co. D., Fourth Regt., N. II. V. He d. on 
the hospital boat on the James River, Va., Aug. 17, 1804. 

208. Henry Eliphalet (274), b. May 12, 1837. 

209. Joseplune (277), b. Nov. 24, 1838. 

210. Samuel Abbot, b. July 12, 1840. He enlisted in the Sixteenth 
Regt., N. H. v., a regiment which lost more men by disease than any 
other from New Hampshire. As the regiment was on its way home, lie 
was left on the hospital l)oat at Vicksburg, but arrived home a week later 
than the rest. He is engaged in the manufacture of furniture. He m., 
May 2, 1877, Sophia Jennie Gardner of Charlestowu, Mass., where he res. 

211. Arthur Herbert, b. Sept. 2, 1842. A furniture manufacturer; 
res. Nashua. He m., Dec. 20, 1870, Lucy Isabelle Putnam (295). 

212. Abro Hale (284), b. April 18, 1840. 

213. Sewall (133), b. April 27, 1805. ' He has been a farmer; was 
elected selectman ten times, and once refused to serve; was county com- 
missioner three years, and a justice of the peace for twenty years. For 
about fifty years he practised surveying land and running lines, as occa- 
sion called. He m., Aug. 27, 1835, Ilanmih M. Clidden of Gilmanton, 
who was b. Aug. 0, 1813, and d. Feb. 21, 18(;7. Children: 

214. Laura Ann (286), b. June 25, 1830. 

215. Mary Augusta, b. Sept. 30, 1838; m., June 14, 1800. Charles H. 
Oilman of Cilmantou, who for some years, in company witli a nephew, 
carried on a grocery and provision store in Greenbush, N. Y. While on 
his return from Southern (California, he d., March, 1880, in the car before 
reaching Little Rock. 

216. Ellen (289), b. Nov. 5, 1840. 



GENEALOGIES : PUTNAM. 483 

217. Emily Dorothy, b. Dee. 12, 1S42; d. July 18, ISoS. 

218. Waireii Preseott, b. Feb. 8, 1845. Ou Aug. 8, 18(;:j, In- began to 
learn .the blacksmith's trade of Charles A. Bales, aud worked for him 
until April 1, 1871. He then hired the sliop and tools for rtve years; at 
the end of that period he and Mr. Bales boeame partners, under the lirm- 
name of Bales A Putnam, and have so continued to this time. He m., 
Nov. 20, 1874, Helen ^ferritt of Bedford, Mass. 

215). Eliza Jane, b. June 29, 1818. For sixteen years she was employed 
by the Watch Factory at Waltham. In 1870 she assisted in running tlie 
coiupauy's machinery at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, and 
from April to November, 1885, she performed the same service at the 
International Inventors' Exhibition in London. She m., June 15, 1880, 
Nelson H. Tenncy of South Acton, ^lass. 

220. Samlel (139), b. Sept. 14, 1810; d. Nov. 11, 18.53. He was for 
several years in the firm of A. & W. Jones & Co., manufacturers of boots 
and slioes. He m., May 14, 1845, Phobe S. Jones. See Joel Jones gen. 
(4). Child: 

221. Martha, a successful teacher. 

222. John Allen (145), b. Nov. 4, 1823. For several years he carried 
on tlie mill built by liis father, sold it about 1853 and removed to Lynde- 
borough. He m., July 13, 1840, Louise E. Cram of Lyndeborough. 
Children : 

223. Elvira M., b. June 4, 1851 ; m. George Cheney. 

224. Philip, b. Sept. 17, 18.53; m. L. Atwood. 
22.5. Abba. b. Sept. 8, 1854; m. George Brown. 

226. John F., b. June 3, 1865: d. Aug. 14, 1805. 

227. Ilattie M., b. April 0, 1806 ; m. Henry U. Hanover. 

228. Clintie A., b. March 20, 1808; d. Sept. 13, 1880. 

229. JosEi'li (148), b. J:iu. 4, 1700. A machinist and iron-forger. 
He worked at making the machinery for the lirst factory in Wilton, where 
he lived for several years. He m. Lucy llumrill. Children : 

230. Peter Hamilton (292), b. Sept. 11, 1810. 

231. Caroline. 

232. Harriet. 

233. AiJUAM (159), b., Andover. Vt., April 13, 1802; d., Manchester, 
April 9, 1876. He came to Wilton about 1812 and worked at farming 
until 1828, when he began to make bobbins, and worked at that business 
for the rest of liis life. He removed from Wilton and lived one year in 
Antrim, four years in Danbury, three in Lowell, two in Plaistow and 
fourteen years in Mancli'ester. He was an industrious, trustwortlij' man, 
and a deacon in the Baptist Chun-h. He m., Se])t. 29, 1820, Mary Bussell, 
who d. June 30, 1835. See Pussell gen. (2(>). He m., 2d, Clarissa, dau. 
of Deacon Moses Greeley of Hudson. Children : 

234. William H., b., Wilton, Sept. 12, 1830; a dry-goods salesman; 
res. in Boston; m., Sept. 13, 1858, Mattie A. Bruce of Clinton, Mass. 

2.35. George 11., b., Wilton, Dec. 4, 1831 ; d. Dec. 21, 1831. 

230. Moses G., b., Wilton, Sept. 24, 1837; d., Antrim, Oct. 5, 1845. 

237. Mary K., b., Wilton, Dec. 21, 1838; d., Nashua, April 11, 1858. 



484 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

238. Georj^e T. I)., b.. Wilton, Nov. 22, 1840; d., Plni>lo\v. April IS, 
1881 ; m., Feb. 0, 187f>, Liiura S, Carlton of Plaistow. 
230. Lucy A., b., Wilton, Dec. 28, 1841 : d., Manchester. May 18. 1872. 

240. Hannah C, b., Wilton, April, 1843; d. April, 1843. 

241. Abrani B., b., Antrim, May 4, 1845; d. Oct. 20, 1871. A carpen- 
ter. He ni., May !), 1871, Anna W. Lufkin of South Levant, Me. 

242. Clara 8. G., b., Danbury, June 5, 1847 ; d. March 27, 1870. 

243. Joseph G., b., Danbury, May 25, 184J). A desi<rner and carver; 
res., Fitchbur":, Mass. He m.. May 2(!, 18S1, Mary Anna (Jeorge of Man- 
chester. 

244. Augustine T., b. Feb., 1851 ; d., Lowell. Aug. 15, 1851. 

245. Stephen G., b., Nashua, Oct. 17, 1852. A wood engraver; res. in 
Jersey City, N. J. He ni., ^fay 21. 18!^1. Fannie Vetter of New York 
City. 

246. Amos (160), b., Andover, Vt., April 14, 1804. He resided in 
Wilton for a few years before and aftor his marriage, then removed to 
Westlield, N. V. ; after a few years he returned to Wilton, where he 
lived until the death of his wife; since then he has been in Nashua. He 
m., Sept. 2, 1834, Dorcas Putnam (136), who d. March 15, 1887. Children ; 

247. Mary Augusta, b. Sept. 15, 1835; d. Oct. 5, 1835. 

248. Enuna Frances, b. Sept. 3, 183G; d. Oct. 20, 1841. 

249. Samuel Abbot (297), b., Westfleld, N. Y., July 23, 1840. 

250. William Jacob (300), b., Wilton, April 17, 1842. 

251. Emma Dorcas (303), b. Feb. 28, 1844. 

252. George Tillou, b. Sept. U, 184(5. A photographer and lives in 
Middlcborough, Mass. He m., Nov. 24, 1870, Abbie Sumner. 

253. Mary Alma, b. Jan. 1(5, 1849; d. July 25, 1872. 

254. JaC(jb (189), b. Aug. 1(5, 1822. He resides on the homestead of 
his father and grandfather, to whicli he has added a large pasture and the 
larger part of the farm of Jacob Putnam, the original settler. The house, 
built more than one hundred years ago by his grandfather, .lacob (86), 
was a square building of two stories with the chimney in the middle. He 
has remodelled it and added to it so as to make it convenient for two fam- 
ilies. He has built a barn, 130x40 feet, with a cellar under the whole, 
keeps from 30 to 40 cows and soils the milk to D. AVhiting & Sons. Like 
most of the farmers Of Wilton, he has cleared his plough-fields of rocks 
so that they can be mowed with a machine. For the last ten years he 
has raised, on an average, from 1000 to 1200 baskets of corn a year; in 
1885 and 188(5 he raised over 1700 l)askets each year. He has served as 
selectman for three years, and lias twice been elected a representative to 
the Legislature. On July 4, 1882, the centennial of the building of his 
house, he received by invitation the Putnams of Wilton and its vicinity, 
with others, to the numl)er of some hundreds. His guests were hosi)ita- 
bly entertained with a dinner, music and tlie flow of soul to the entire sat- 
isfaction of all present. He m., Dec. 31, 1850, Flora Ann, dau. of .Micah 
Hartshorn of Lyndeborough ; slie d. Oct. 21, 1875. He m., 2d, Jan. 15. 
1877, Anna F. Upton of Nashua. Children : 

255. Flora Jane (310), b. Feb. 4, 1854. 



GENEALOGIES : PUTNAM. 485 

250. Ilaii'iah Ainiabelle (314), b. May 24, isr)7. 

257. Asa LoxciLKV (191), h. July 9, 1S2G; lives on a lariii in North 
I.eoininstiM" ni., May 5, 18(i4, IsaboUe ('hutc. ChiUlnMi : 

258. SanniPl, b. Feb. 12, ISOn. 

259. Sarah >[aria. b. Sept. 20. l.«^(17 : d. May 7. 1S7(). 
2G0. Asa. b. Mart-h 81, ISCtt. 

2(>1. (Joorijc, b. Dec. 11. 1S7(I; d. Feb. 2, 1877. 

2«2. Andrew Worcester, b. Dec. 2S, 1872. 

263. AXDUKW Jackson (1})2). b. July 25, 182s. He with his l)r()ther. 
Artenias, built, 1SG;{, the tannery at East Wilton and earried it on for 
some years, but, owin": to tinaneial embarrassment, it is now nnoecupied. 
He m., May 1, 18G1, Sarah Flags Whitney of Adrian. Mieli. Cliildr.Mi : 

2G4. Samuel II., b. Oct. 20, 1802: d. Nov. 10. 180;{. 

2G5. AVillie, b. Feb. i:?. 1801. Clerk in the Savings Baidi at Leom- 
inster, Mass. 

2(»(}. Ilattie L., b. Dec. 0, 180:). 

2(>7. -Mabel L., b. April 2:5. 1808. 

2(i.S. Augusta W., b. March 20, 187:{. 

209. Aktemas (193), b. Jan. 1, 18;^1. A tanner and currier: he lived 
for several years at North Leominster, Mass., and removed, 180.'i, to 
Wilton, where he has twice been chosen selectman. Hem.. May 2. 1854, 
Mary O. Kidder. See Kiilder gen. (8). Children: 

270. Willie, b. June 0. 18,55 : d.. June 7, 1855. 

271. Mary Ida. b. Feb. 4. 18.58: m.. Oct. 5. 1882. Charles A. Burtt. 
See Burtt gen. (10). 

272. John C. (317), 1). March :{l, 18(50. 

273. Fred Brooks (319), 1). June 12, 1802. 

274. IlENHY Emimiai.kt (208), b. May 12, 1S.37. Fn tlie time of the 
llebellion he was on garrison duty at Fort Iiidei)endence in Boston 
Harbor. He lives in Reading, Mass., and is engaged in the manufacture 
of furniture. lie m., Xov. 2, 180;^, Mary Eliza Cook. Children : 

275. Grace Cook, 1). July 7, 1807. 
27«. Ada Kendall. Ii. Oct. 10, 1871. 

277. JosKi'lllXK (209), b. Xov. 24, 18;{^; m., Aug. !», 18(iL Orange S. 
Cook. Mr. Cook enlisted in the Twenty-first Regt., Mass. V.; served 
under Burnside in North Carolina, and under Pope in Virginia; was 
severely wounded at Chantilly. and. after being in the hospital for several 
months, was honorably discharged. Children : 

278. Horace Burnside (Cook), l>. April 21, 1804. 

279. Edwin rutnam (Cook), 1). Dec. 12. 1805. 

280. Mary Josephine (Cook), b. A]ni\ :{, 1SG8. 

281. Brooks Dascomb (Cook), b. Sept. 15, 1871. 

282. Marion Raddin (Cook), b...Tan. :J, 1877. 

283. Olive Scott (Cook), b. Dec. 28, 1877. 

284. Abko Hai.e (212), b. April 18, 1840; d., Gainsville. Flor.. Ai)ril 
22, 188.3. A furniture manufacturer. He m., Dec. 31, 1870, Ellen Jane 
Russell of Brookline. Child: 

285. Edwin Ernest, b. Nov. 22, 1880. 



486 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

286. Lai-ua Ann (214), b. June 25, 1S3G; m., June 8, 1SG2, Josepli 
Tirrell, a farmer; res. in Goffstown. Children: 

287. Carrie Aufjusta (Tirrell), b. June 11. 18G4. A grad. of McGaw 
Institute ; is engaged in teaching. 

288. Albert Sewall (Tirrell), b. Jan. 20, 1S70. 

28». Ellkn (21«), b. Nov. 5, 1840; d. April 7, 187."); ni., Sept. 27, 
18C.G, Charles A. Emerson of Wilton, a carpenter. See Emerson gen. (19). 
Children : 

2i)0. 3[abel Tutnam (Emerson), b. Jan. 2;$. 18G8. A grad. of Nashua 
High School. 18S7. 

2!)1. Abiel Livermore (Emerson), d. in infancy. 

25)2. VKTVAi Hamilton ^;230), b. Sept. 11, 181!». A carpenter, macliin- 
ist and furniture maker; lived for some time in California. He m.. May, 
184(), Kuby Steele, who d. Feb. 4, 1848; m., Oct., 1848, Lavinia Lane, who 
d. July 2G, 1854; m., :id, July, 18G2. Mrs. Hannah W. (Perkins) Beard, 
who d. Feb. 8, 1884. See Heard gen. (1). Children : 

293. Ella M., b. Dec, 1847; d. Sept. 8. 1860. 

294. Clara A., b. May, 1849; m. Henry H. Shattuck. 

295. Lucy Isabelle, b. Sept., 18.50; m. Arthur H. Putnam (211). 
29(». Wiliiam H. (322). b. Aug., 18.52. 

297. Sa.mi Ki. .Vhhot (249), b., Westtield, N. Y., July 2;}, 1840. He 
was mustered, Sept. 18, 18G1, into Co. D, Fourth Regt., N. H. V. He 
went with the regiment to South Carolina and was honorably discharged 
for disability, Sept. 18, 1862. A photographer, and lives in Ilyannis, 
Mass. He m., Sept. 25, 18G1, Harriet Parker of Wilton. Children : 

298. Eldon, b. Nov. 25, 1865 ; lives in Kansas. 

299. Artliur Ernest, b. Nov. 4, 1867 ; d. Aug. 12, 1868. 

300. William Jaoou (250), b., Wilton, April 17, 1842. Resides on a 
farm in Nasliua. He ni.. May 24, 1874. Eldora. dau. of Luther A. Tarl)ell. 
Children: 

301. Dora Arlin, b. Oct. .{0, 1877. 

302. George William, b. Feb. 6. 188:}. 

303. Emma Dorcas (251). b. Feb. 28, 1844; m.. April .JO. 1871. 
Charles L. Otis of Hancock. He is a farmer and lives near the depot in 
Hancock. Children : / 

304. Mary Emma (Otis), b. Mairh 22, 1873. 

305. Helen Frances (Otis), b. March 30, 1875. 
300. Louis lioyal (Otis), b. Marcli 15, 1877. 

307. Ernest Mansel (Otis), b. June '.), 187!>; d. April 24. 1881. 

308. Charles Leland (Otis), 1). March 25, 1882. 

309. Dean Putnam (Otis), b. Sept. 18, 1883. 

310. Floka Jank (255). b. Feb. 4, 18.54; m. Herbert Wilkersoii. .Mr. 
WllkersoM was b. in the parisli of liasley, Hertfordshire, Eng.. Dec. 26. 
1S4!>. landed in New York. .Vug. 18. 18G8. and lunight. July. 1873. the farm 
originally owned by Deacon Jolin IJurtoii. <mi which he now resides. 
Cliildren": 

311. Eddie C. OVilkerson), b. Aug. 20, 1873. 

312. Flora A. (Wilkerson), b. Feb. 21, 1876. 



GENEALOGIES : RICHARDSON. 487 

313. Jacob Per'.ey (Wilkerson), b. Dec. n, 1877. 

314. IlAWAH Annahki.le (25(>), b. Maj- 24, 1857; m., Juno :}, 1878, 
Honi\v A. Proctor, who wa-s b., Stoddard, Sept. 22, 18.">4. lie resides on 
the farm with his wife's father. Children : 

315. Henry Putnam (Proctor), b. June 2!), 1881. 

316. Anna Jane (Proctor), 1). July 10, 1885. 

317. John- C. (272), I). Mardi :il. isof): m.. March :n, ISKO, Gertrude 
A. Nutting. Chihl : 

31H. Clyde Artema>, h. Sept. 1, Hs;{ ; d. July 2;{. 18SI. 

319. Fred. Ukooks (273), b. June 12. 1802; m.. Sept. 7, ISSl, Lizzie 
F. Crooker of Hillsborough, (^hildren : 

320. Minnie Edith, b. June 25, 1882. 

321. Fred. Ernest, b. Sept. 10, 188:^. 

322. William II. (2J)G), b. Aug., 1852; m. Ella IIe;ilh Cray, who d. 
Sept. 13, 1887. See Gray gen. (104). Children : 

323. Clj-tie G., b. Dec. IG, 187fi. 

324. Henry H., b. Aug. 17, 1878. 

325. Hattie L., b. May 10, ISSO. 

32G. George N., b. Aug. 2, 1882 : d. Sept. 14. 1882. 
327. Mary I., b. Sept. is, ISS.'J. 
32S. Alice, b. Xov. 2(;, 1880. 

PAMSEV FAMILY. 

1. AnuA.Ai A. 1;am.si:v, b., Greenfield, Aug. 14, is:{5, came to Wilton, 
.\.])ril, 1S07, and was for three years in trade with his brother-in-law, 
William K. Baldwin. At this time he is a broker and insurance agent. 
He lias been for several years a Justice of the peace, and also an eflicient 
collector of taxes. He m., Xov. 28, 18G0, Helen P. Baldwin, who was b., 
Bennington, Fel). 25, IS.'iS. Child: 

2. Anna A., b., Wilton, Aug. 23, 1870. 

RAYMOND FAMILY. 

1. CiiAHLKs Pav.monh, b., Bedford, Jan. 13, 1822. Soon after his 
birth his parents removed to Amherst. lie came to Wilton March 31, 
1S52, and some years later he built a house in the northwest ])art of East 
Wilton, where for many years he has had summer boarders. He m.. May 
7. 1850, Angeline E. Paymond, who was h., Carlisle, Mass., Nov. 11. 1820. 

PICHAKDSON FAMILY. 

1. Thomas Kiciiakusox lived on lot No. 10. lirst range. He left 
Wilton between 17S7 and 17'.»0. Children by his wife. IMiebe: 

2. Eunice, b. Sept. 21, 175S; d. Nov. 2. 17.58. 

3. Phebe, 1). Dec. 9, 17.5!i. 

4. Hannah, b. April 0, 1701. 

5. Stephen, b. Feb. 17, 1703. 
«. Thomas, b. Oct. 31, 1704. 
7. .lohn. b. Aug. 0. 1700. 



488 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

8. William, b. Aug. 10, 17GS. 

9. Moll}-, b. JiiiU' 10, 1770. 

10. Rachel, b. May 27, 1772. 

11. Dorcas, b. Feb. 23, 1774. 

RIDEOUT FAMILIES. 

1. liKNJAMlN RiDEOlT. 1). 174:!; il. .Tilly 10. ISIO. He bought ul 
IJeiijamiu Thoinpsou lot No. (i, I'ourth rauge. \vhich he cleared up, and 
which b<'cauie hi? lionie for the vent ol his life. The deed was dated May 
IG, 17C:{. His lirst wife, Dorothy, d. June .i. 17ti7. aged 22: his second 
wife, Sarali, d. Dec. V.i, IS.'Jl, aged S3. Children : 

2. Jolm, b. May 27, 1707. 

3. Sarah, b. April ">, 1770; ui., Nov. 5, 1788, Abraham Cole. 

4. David, b. Oct. 27, 1771 : res. in Vt. He m., Jan. 30, 1798. Ilhoda 
Holt. 

5. Dorothy, b. Aug. .">, 1773; in.. Jan. 24. 1703. .Steplien Huse of 
Methuen, Mass. 

6. Joshua, b. July 31, 1775; d. April 17, 1770. 

7. Lucy, b. April 8, 1777; m., Nov. 1, 1700, Moses Averill. 

S. Susanna, b. Aug. 5, 1779; ni.. June 21. 1803, John Currier. 
«. Joshua (14), b. Aug. 10, 1781. 

10. Polly, b. March 13, 1784 ; ni., June 14, 1801, Aaron Wilkins. They 
res. in Wilton about twenty years after theii- marriage, and had one sou 
and several daughters, but finally removed to Maine. 

11. Joel Taylor, b. July 30, 1780. 

12. Simeon, b. Aug. 18, 1788. 

13. Jacob (19), b. July 27, 1780. 

-" 14. Josiu.A (9), b. Aug. 10, 1781 ; w.is a farmer and res. on Ihe home- 
stead. He was one of the early nieml)ers of the Baptist church. He m. 
Sally Kendall. Children : 

15. Sally, b. Dec. 24, 180(5. She m., April 30, 1843. Sylvester Simonds. 
who was a tanner, and the last occupant of the Stockwell yard. He 
owned and lived for a few years on the farm How belonging to John 
E. Baldwin, but removed to Lunenburg, Mass. 

Ui. Almira, 1). July 7. 1808; d. Aug. 19. 1834. She m. Timothy IJ. 
Kimball. 

17. Joshua (21), b. Sept. I, 1813. 

18. Clmrles. b. Jan. 21, 1820; d. Dec. 29, 1872. He m. and lived on 
the farm now owned by John B, Baldwin. 

19. .lACOB (13), b. July 27, 1789: res. in Milford: m. Simonds. 

Child : 

20. Jacob (2()). b. April 23, ISl.J. 

21. Josin A (17). b. Sept. 1, 1813; d. March 18, 1880. He owned the 
farm and built the liouse now occupied l)y the heirs of Jacob IJideout. 
Besides farming he carried on considerable l)UT<iness in lumbering. He 
served as selei-tman one vear. He sold his larm. and removed to French 
village. He m., Aj.ril 12. 1842. Emily Frye. who d. June 17. 1870. aged 55 
yrs. Children : 




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genealogies: ring. 481' 

2*2. Emily E.. I). Aug. 7, 184.!: in. Sanuicl E. Spoonor. a tiii-workci . 
and ros. in Clinton, ^fass. 

23. Lucy Jane. It. .Inno H. 1S4;"): m. Eugene 1'. Jolmsdn. and res. 
in Nashua. 

24. Alvah J., h. .Inly :>1. IS.-.l : ni.. Jan. .!(». 1SS4. Elizahetli Willey. 
and res. in Walthani, Mass. 

25. Frank P., b. Sept. 27, IS.-.'.l; ni.. May IG. ISis:!, Ida 1.. Donahue: i< 
a clerk, and res. in Xasliua. 

2(J. JaCOH (20). 1>. April 2:5. IS];-); d. .Fan. :50, ISSl. ITo res. in Mason 
some years, and a i)art of the time served as a selectman. ITe res. in 
Wilton at two different times, in all about twenty-live years. He m.. 
Ai)ril 12, 1841, Lydia Peabody. Children : 

27. Anson .T., b. Aug. 12, 1842: res. in Brookline. lie m.. July 1. 1S7_'. 
Mary A. Bussell. 

2M. George A., b. Aug. 27, 184'): d. 1888. He was a farmer, res. on 
the homestead; num. lie served as selectman for tliree years. 

29. Elwin A., b. July 27, 1847: d. Aug. G. 1875. 

30. Amos AV.. b. Sept. 7, 18.")!i. 



1. William E. Uidkoit, b., IloUis, Dec. 21. 1821); d. Feb. 2;"), 1879. 
He was a desciMulant of a brother of Benjanjin IJideout, who settled in 
HoUis. He came from Nashua to Wilton al)out 18(m. He was a carpen- 
ter, and for several years was sexton and one of the police. He m.. Jan. 
1, 1850, Julia ]{. Je.wett, wlio was b., HoUis, May 0. 18:{n. 

KING FAMILY. 

1. PiiiLAXDKU IJiNC, h. Weld, Me. He came to Wilton about 185;{, 
and res. at the West village, occupying the store, and engaged in making 
men's clothing. Much of the time since he came to Wilton lu' has been 
employed in wholesale peddling. He is the proprietor of various curative 
medical preparations. Some j'cars since he removed his business to East 
Wilton into one of the tenements in the block th:it was destroyed by fire, 
Dec, 1885. He purchased the buildings formerly occui)ied by Messrs. 
Jones & Co., and occupies them as his stand of business. In Manrh, 1880. 
he was elected one of the sdiool board for three years. He m. Kleanor 
Houghton of Weld. .Me. He m.. 2d, Helen .1. Holt." See Holt '^i'u. (203>. 
Children : 

2. Mary Ileh-n, b. Aug. 12. 18.55. 

3. Harry Philander («), b. Nov. 17, 1S57. 
i. .Alyrtie Caroline, b. March 28, 1802. 

5. Aim Elizabeth, b. Jan. 10. 1805. 

G. Ellis Lyle, b. Jan. 0, 1807. 

7. Florenc-e Aurelia. b. July II. ls70. 

H. (Jertrude Celistia, b. Mareh 22. 1S7;{. 

9. IIaukv I'HILANDKU (3). b. Nov. 17. 1S57. He is in eomitany with 



490 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

his father in businoiss. lie in., Nov. 10. 1S8'2. Franees M. Bowler. C'hil- 
ilren : 

10. Robert (}.. 1). .Inly is, 1SS:{. 

11. Helen M.. b. .Xvi;;. 111. 188;'). 

ROCK WOOD FAMILY. 

1. KiciiAUi) llOCKKT. or RocKWOOi), (I. ICGO. He was from Wey- 
mouth or Dorchester, Dorsetsliire, Knjijiaiul. and beeame a settler in 
Doreliester, Mass., in KJ.MO. He m. A«j:nes (Bieknell ?), who il., Braintree. 
l(ii;{. He m., 2(1, Ann . 

•2. Nicholas, son of preet'dinj;, b. as early as 1(;28; d. .Tan. 2(i, lOStt. 
He was one of the tirst settlers of Medlield, Mass., in IGOO. He m. .lane 
(Adams V), who d. Dee. 1.1, l(5.-)4. He m., 2d, .Fuly 1(5, IGiVJ, Margaret 

Holbrook, wlio d. Ajiril 2.3, 1(170. He m., .id. Silenee . Avho d. Nov.. 

1G77. Of eio;lit children the seventh was : 

3. Nathanikl, b. Feb. 2:5, 1GG.">; d., Wrentham. .Mass.. Sejit. 21. 1721. 
He was a deacon. He m.. KiiiS, .loanna Kills, b. 1(177. Of ten children 
the tenth was : 

4. Ei.iSHA, b. .lune 11, 17U1; d., (iroton, Mass., Doc. f), 1788. He 
settled as a clothier in (iroton. He m., Au"., 1738, Elizabeth Adams, 
who was b. 171!), and d. 17l)!». She was a distant relative of Robert Treat 
Paine, the sij^ner of the Declaration of Independence. Of thirteen chil- 
dren four d. in Sept., M'hi. We name three : 

a. Flisha, eldest son, b. Nov., 1740; d. IS.'H. He removed to ( liester- 
tield, was twice m. and had ten children. 
({. .loseph (8), b. .Tune 13, 1744. 
7. Kbenezer (10), b. Aug. 13, 174G. 

5. JosKiMl (G), b. June 13, 1744; d. .Tune 0, ISIG. He was a farm(>r 
in (Iroton; m. Sarali Richardson, and had eio;ht children, of whom the 
eldest child was : 

}». .Toseph (20), b. Dec. 17, UMi. 

10. KnKXKZK.i! (7), b., (iroton, Auf>-. 13. 174G; d. Feb. 10, 18.30. He 
jjrad.. Harvard ("ollefje, 1773 ; was a suro;con in the U. S. army. In 177'.t 
he received and accepted an invitation, signed by nearly all the legaL 
voters of the town, to settle in Wilton as a pliysician. He was given to 
hospitality, a man of wide intluence. having the characteristics of the 
genuine Puritan stock from which he sprung. Eminent in his profession, 
he had an extensive practice, and ii» addition to that was largely engaged 
in fanning. He built the hou.^ic ;ind owned tiie farm lately occupied by 
Isaac K. Davis, al.so lot No. 14, third range, and that part of lot No. 14. 
second range, lying southwest of Rocky River. It was owing more to his 
intluence than to that of any other resident of Wilton that the Second 
("ong. Ch. was organized. He m., .Tune 10, 177!l, M.iry. dan. of Itev. Dan- 
iel Emerson of Hollis, who d. March !t, 184i). Children : 

11. William Emerson (31), b. March 22, 1780, 

12. Kbenezer (34). b. .Uine 2. 17S1. 



GENEALOGIES : ROCKWOOD. 4U1 

13. Betsey, b. Dec. 0, 17S2: n».. Nov. 4. 1812. Timothy Abbot. See 
Abbot geii. 

14. Polly, b. Auj;;. (i, 1784; d., Ilollis. May 10, 1871 ; num. 

15. Liibliii (39), b. April 0, 1780. 

Hi. Daniel, b. Oct. l.l, 1787; d. .Fan. ;n, 1821. He grad. at Daitniontb 
College, 1811, ■studied law. settled in Boston, was an early partner of 
Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw. lie d. in Cuba, where he had gone in hopes 
of recovering his health. 

17. Hannah, b. Fel). 10, 171H); d. Nov. 7, 1808. 

18. Sally, b. Jan. 18, 1792; d., IIolHs, Aug. 12, 1884. She m., Oct. 1, 
lS3'.i, Rev. Leonard Jewett of Temple. They subsequently removed to 
Ilollis. 

19. Matilda, b. Nov. :{(), U'.KJ; d. April 21, 182;^. 

2(). JosKPH ({)), b. Dec. 17, 170G; d. Jan. 24, 18;{(). lie res. success- 
ively in Groton, Wilton, Ashby, Townsend and Brookline. In Wilton he 
lived, from about 1810 to 1821, on lot No. ;j, third range. He in. Lucj- 
Fletcher, who was b. Feb. 12, 1771, and d. Oct. 2, 1800. He m., 2d,- April 
14, 1808, Elizabeth Brooks, who res. after the death of her husband with 
her dau., Mrs. M. Holt, and d. Aug. 24, 1871. Children : 

21. Sally, b. April !), 1790; d. May 10, in infancy. 

22. Luther, b. April ;{, 1791 ; a farmer in Brookline. 

23. Klisha, b. Dec. 3, 1793. 

24. (ieorge, b. Dec. 13, 1797. 

25. Sally, b. Aug. 24, 1800; m. Tyler Town of Milford. IJoth d. many 
years ago. They had six chihh-en. 

20. Lucy, b. Aug. 22, 1802; d. 1^20. She m. William lUchardson of 
Townsend, who d. 1825. They had one daughter. 

27. Mary. 1). Dec. 4, 180;*) ; m.. May 20, 182G. Stephen Burnham. .See 
Burnham gen. (18). 

28. Elizabeth, b. May 25, 1815; m., Sept. 29, 1830, Mark Holt. See 
Holt gen. (253). 

29. Abigail Susan, b. Dec. 8, lsl7; d. Sept. 2, 1839. 

30. Emma, b. April 10, 1820; m. Jacob Cooper of Francestown. 

31. William Emkkson (11), b. March 22, 1780; d. April 10, 1873. 
He was a farmer and lived about twenty years on the farm now owned by 
;Mrs. Blood, which lie sold, and afterwards lived in Temple and Merri- 
mack. He m., Oct. 22, 1812, Al)igail Conant of Ilollis. Children : 

32. William J., b. April 1, 1815; res. in Brookline. 

33. Elizabeth E., b. Jan. 9, 1819; res. in Brookline. 

34. Ehknkzku (12), b. June 2, 1781; d. May 8, 1815. He grad., Har- 
vard College, 1802; studied law and settled in Boston in partnership with 
Hon. Samuel Hoar, whose .son, Ebenezer Hockwood Hoar, was named for 
him. He was highly respected in his profession, in which he rapidly 
acquired an extensive practice; a man of (]uick perceptions, of noble and 
geiuMOus impulses, and while he lived his intimate associates were of the 
highest circle of talent and rerinement. He m., Sept. 9. 1807. Elizabeth 
Breeze Hazard, dau. of Hon. E. Il.izard of Philadelphia. Children : 

35. Abigail A., b. Sept. 19, 1808; res. in N. Y. city. 



492 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

3(}. Kbenc/or II., I). Aug. 1, IKKi; gnul., Vale Collogc, 1S:52; stiulipil 
moclicino, ami res. in Bufialo. He m. .lulift IJHs.s of Wogr Spriiigfiekl. bj- 
whom he has had four children. 

37. Williani Erskine, b. June 24, 1S12; d. in Cuba in LS.'S!). 

38. Charle.s Greene, b. July, TSU; a banker in Newark, X. J. 

39. I.LUiM (15), b. April G, 17SG; d. May 15, 1820. He was a farnjer 
and settled on the homestead. lie in., May 20, 1813, Lydia, dan. of 
Abraham and Betty (Dale) Burton, who m.. 2d, Feb. 9, 1837. Elijah 
Chandler. Sec Burton gen. (42). (Children: 

40. Hannah, b. July 8, 1814 ; d. April 13, 1832. 

41. Lubim Burton (45), b. Aug. 8, 1810. 

42. Lydia Henrietta, b. May 21, 1819; d. June 22. 184(». 

43. Mary Emerson, b. May 14, 1821 : m.. Dec. .5, 1839. Col. John 
P. Clark of New Ipswich. 

44. Betsey Dale. b. April 19. 1S2.-); m.. Aug. 28. 1S4:>. Charles S. 
Davis of Hancock. 

45. T.riUM BiHTON (41), b. Aug. 8, 1810; d. May 7, 1872. See a 
sketch of his life, page 291. He m.. May 1, 184."i. Abby Ann, dau. of 
Dea. Ezra Abbot. See Abbot gen. She res. in IJoxbury, Mass. Children: 

40. Arthur Burton, b. Nov. 20, 1840; d. Oct. 4, 1847. 

47. Edward Xelson, b. Oct. 9, 1848; d. Fel). 14, 1849. 

48. Sarah Hale, b. Dec. 9, 1849; m., Sept. 7. 1871, Charles A. Plumer. 
and res. in IJoxbury. 

40. Fanny Larconi, b. Aug. 23. 18.-,1 ; ni.. Dec. 2. 1874, James C. Miller, 
and res. in Philadelphia. 

50. William Emerson, b. Xov. ."), 18.")4 ; a student in Boston, Andover, 
Meriden, and, for a sliort time, in Dartmouth College, but follows a busi- 
ness life. He m., Sei)t. 19, 1883, Persis A. Lovejoy. dau. of Henry 
I.,ovejoy of Brooklyn, X. Y., where they now reside. 

51. Annie Burton, b. Sept. 0, 1850; m., Oct. 18, 1879, Clirence Hazel- 
wood, who was killed in the Bradford r:iilroad accident in 1888. 

52. Elizabeth Davis, b. Sei)t. 28, 18.")8; deceased. 

53. (Jrace Burton, b. May 8, 1801 ; d. Xov. 20. 1801. 

54. Henrietta, b. April 2.-), 1803. 

PrSSET.L FAMIfA'. 

1. Thomas Bisskm., b. Andover, Mass. He bought of Jonathan 
Greele lot No. 8, seventh range, and about two aiul a half acres of the 
northeast part of lot Xo. 7, same range. The deed is dated Sept. 29, 1709, 
and the consideration was £100 13s. 4d. The farm is now occupied by 
David W. Bussell, his great-grandson. He m. Bethia Uplt. Children: 

2. Bethia. b. April 20, 1701 ; d. Aiiril 2.-). 1701. 

3. Bethia, b. Jan. 7, 1703; m.. April 18. 1782. Daniel Simonds of 
Amherst. 

4. Thomas (13), b. June A, 17or.. 

5. Hannah, b. Sept. 23, 1707; d. Nov.. 18.-.(i. She m.. Aug. 23, 1787. 
Jatnes Houghton of Dublin. They removed to >\'eld. Me. 

(>. Daniel (19), b. Xov. 7, 170!>. 



GENEALOGIES : RUSSELL. 493 

7. Phebe, b. Sept. 13, 1772; ui. ; d. isept. 13, 1852. 

8. Polly, b. June 4, 177.5; d. June 4, 18G4; ni., Dee. 20, 1S04. Thomas 
Eaton. 

9. Abc-1, h. Au}r. 5, 1778; d. June 10, 1859. He ni. Naney Cletnent of 
Petersham, Mass., and settled in Weld, Me. 

10. Josepli, b. May 1, 1780; d. June 28, 1858. He m. Hannah Das- 
lomb. He m., 2d, Jan. 8, 1809, 8arah, dau. of Simeon and Mary (Dale) 
Holt, of AVilton, who d. March 13, 1857. See Holt gen. (157). 

11. Ephraim, b. July 1(3, 1783; d. Dec. 3, 1875, aged 92 yrs. He m.. 
April (J, 1807, Rebecca Ireland of Weld, Me., and res. in that place. 

12. Asenath, b. May 31, 178(5; unm. 

All the above family, except one that d. in infancy, lived to a very 
advanced age. 

13. TlloMA:? (4), b. June 5, 17G5; d."July 9, 18G3, aged 98. He m. 
Lydia, dau. of Jacob and Lydia (Stevens) Abbot, and removed to Weld, 
3Ie. ( 'hildren : 

14. Thomas, b. Aug. 7, 1791 ; d. Aug. 20, 1791. 

15. Thomas, b. Sept. 3, 1792. 

10. Hannah Abbot, b. May 3. 1794. 

17. Lydia, b. Feb. 27, 1797. 

The above children were b. in Wilton; several others were born in 
Weld, one of whom res. several years in Wilton, namely : 

18. Fisk (31), b.. Weld, Me., Nov. 12, 1810. 

10. Daniel (6), b. Nov. 7, 17G9 ; d. Jan. 3, 1841. He res. on the home- 
stead in Wilton. He m., Nov. 25, 1794, Elizabeth Dascomb, who d. Oct. 
18,1852. See Dascomb gen. (8). Children: 

20. Daniel, b. May 12, 1795. He taught for several years, and for a 
•few years was in trade. He held the oflice of Kegister of Deeds two 

years. He was several years town clerk of Milford, where he resided. 
He m. a Miss Kamsdcll of Milford. 

21. Betsey, b. March 4, 1797; m., Feb. 23, 1819, Asaph Sawyer. See 
Sawyer gen. (9). 

22. James, b. Dec. 5, 1798; d., Boston, April 24, 1826. He learned 
the ciirpenter's trade, and spent about three years in Georgia, partly in 
teaching and partly at his trade. 

23. Hannah, b. Aug. 11, 1800; m., July 27, 1823, Eliphalet Putnam. 
See Putnam gen. (130). 

24. John Farrington (30), b. Dec. Ki, 1802. 

25. Thcron, b. Sept. 4, 1804; d. Feb. 20, 180(;. 

20. Mary, b. Feb. 15, 1807; m., Sept. 29, LS29, Abram Putnam. See 
Putnam gen. (233). 

27. Theron (41), b. June 20, 1809. 

28. Harriet, b. May 20, 1811 ; m., Sept. 29, 1829. Luther Dascomb. 
See Dascomb gen. (45). 

29. Emily .\deline, b. March 10, 1814 ; m., June 4, 1834, Joseph Das- 
coml). See Dascomb gen. (52). 

30. Sarah D., b. Jan. 25, 1810; m., :March 19, 1835, William Sheldon. 
See Sheldon gen. (48). 



494 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

31. FiSK (18), ])., Weld, Me., Nov. 12, 1810. He for several years 
occupied the mill at Barues's Fall, but for a long time has been in busi- 
ness in Boston. He m., March 26, 1837, Elizabeth M., dau. of Daniel 
Batchelder. See Batcheldeoj^en. (24). Cliildren : 

32. Eleanor Elizabeth, b. Jan. 22, 1838. 

33. Emily Ahneda, b. .Sept. 15, 183i). 

34. Abba Clementina, b. March 4, 1841. 

35. Arthur Willis, 1). ]May 30, 1842. 

36. John Faukington (24), b. Dec. 10, 1802. He was a farmer, and 
res. on the farm formerly owned by his wife's father, Zebadiah Abbot, 
and now owiied by Hon. Joliii A. Spaldin<?. He was one of the lirst live 
male members of the Second (Jong. Ch. He m., July 3, 1831, Mary Abbot. 
See Abbot gen. Children : 

37. Lucia Abbot, b. June 18, 1832; m., March 23, 1808, Jeremiah Hurd, 
who d. Jan. 30, 187'J, aged 71) yrs. 

38. (jieorge Hale, b. Nov. 5, 1833; d. J;m. 3, 1883. Soon after he came 
of age, he went to Missouri, where he remained until about 1880, when he 
nimoved to Silver Cliff, Col., where he d.. leaving a widow and a son 
about fourteen years of age. 

39. James F., b. Dec. 30, 1838. He was for several years a clerk in a 
store in New Ipswich, but has for a long time been keeping a successful 
grocery in Washington, D. C. He m. Mary Ann Raddin. 

40. Charles H., 1). March 10, 1840; d. Jan. 2, 1871. He enlisted and 
was enrolled in Co. D, Fourth Kegt., N. H. V., and was discharged at 
Lovell General Hospital, Portsmouth Grove, K. 1., on a surgeon's certifi- 
cate of disabilitv. He m., Nov. 4, 1809, Helen 1. Bales. Sec Bales gen. 
(32). 

41. TiiKUUN (27), b. June 20, 1809. He res. on the homestead of his 
father. He was a farmer and managed his aflairs prudently. He served 
two years as selectman. He m., Sept. 4, 1834, Elizabetli Wilson, dau. of 
Capt. David Wilson. See Wilson gen. Children : 

42. David AVilson (45), b. Nov. 8, 1835. 

43. Emily A., b. Dec. 20, 1840; m., April 9, 1805, Charles Hesseltou. 
See Hesselton gen. (34). 

44. Mary Elizabeth (52), b. Dec. 20, 1844, 

45. Daviu Wilson (42), b. Nov. 8, 1835. He res. on the homestead 
of his father, and is a successful farmer. Hem., May 31, 1800. Aureha 
L. Ellen wood. Children : 

46. Fannie Louise, b. Nov. 12, 1802. 

47. Nellii! Mitchell, b. May 8, 1807. 

48. Lizzie Wilson, 1). Dec. 17, 1808; d. Dec. 10, 1870. 

49. George Lincoln, b. Sept. 1, 1870. 

50. Arthur Howard, b. Marcli 19, 1873. 

51. Helen Isabelle, b. April 22, 1877. 

52. Mahy Elizaiiktii (44), b. Dec. 20, 1844; m., July 3, 1883, Ansel 
French, and lives at French village. See Frencli gen. (39). Child : 

53. >Iabel (French), b. :May 31, 1880. 



GENEALOGIES : SEAKLE. 495 



■SAltUENT FAMILY. 



1. IIenky O. Sakoknt came from Manchester to Wilton in 18(50. lie 
onlisted in tlie army from Wilton, Au}?. 11), 1802. anil helped to till the 
<|Uota re(iuired of the town in the call for troops that year and received 
the bounty. Uy mistake he was credited to Manch(!Ster, and, after the 
war, was notilied that a bounty aw:iited him there, which he declined to 
claim. In ISdO he boujjht the mill of Lewis Howard, and lias since 
carried it on. He was for sev(M-al years postmaster at West Wilton. He 
m., April !), lS(i(), Soi)hia T. Heath. 

HAWYEK FAMILY. 

1. Nathaniel Sawyer, b., Dracut, Mass., July 10, 1750; d., Wilton, 
Oct. l(j, 1807. He came to Wilton and lived where Henry Gray now res., 
and traded in a l)uilding still standing. Hi' is sui»poseil to be the second 
storekeeper in town, Jacob Abbot being the first. He ni., Oct. 13, 1778, 
I'rudeiice, dau. of David and Prudence (Sheldon) Abbot, who was b., 
Andover, Mass.. Oct. 3, 1757, and d., Salina, X. Y., Dec. 15, 1830. 
Children : 

2. Fanny, b. July ."), 177'.): ni., March 10, 1800, Silas Buss. See Silas 
Buss gen. (G). 

3. Hannah, b., Wilton, Dec. 5, 1780; m., May 11, 1803, Leonard 
Barker. See Leonard Barker gen. (1). 

4. Sally, b. Nov. 25, 1782 ; d. June 10, 1803 ; m., June 7, 1808, Timothy 
A. Holt, and removed to Marion, Me. 

5. Nathaniel, b. Nov. 25, 1784; d. June 20, 1875. He m., April 2, 
1818, Jane C. Waterliouse of East Machias, Me. 

6. Olive, b. Feb. 14, 1787: m.. May 12, 1808, Joseph Parker. See 
llananiah Parker gen. (5). 

7. Asaph, b. May 11, 1789; d. Feb. 0, 1790. 

8. Anna. 1). Jan. 17, 1791 ; d. May 30, 1809. 

{). Asaph, b. July 15, 1793; d.. Cooper, Me., Aug. 1, 1875. He was 
engaged in brick-making for about twenty years in Castleton, Vt., and in 
Cohoes, N. Y., where his lirst wife died. He spent a few years in Cali- 
fornia. He m., Feb. 23, 1819, Betsey Russell. See Russell gen. (21). 
He ni., 2d, Alice C. Allan of Cooper, Me. His wife and three children 
survived him. 

10. Amos, b. Oct. 20, 1795; d. Oct. 20, 1799. 

11. Ach.sah, b. Sept. 15, 1800; d., Marion, Me., May 28, 1880. She was 
a person of more than medium ability, and nmch respected wheriiver she 
was known. See pp. 01-00. She m., Oct. 12, 1825, John C. Allan of 
Whiting, Me. One son and two daughters survived her. Her husband 
d., Dennysville, Me., Dec. 27, 1807. 

SEARLE FAMILY. 

1. James Seakle, b. Oct. 23, 1830. He came to Wilton in 1844, and 
worked for many years at shoe-making for Messrs. Jones & Co. He lives 



406 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

on the f;nni on whicli Mu]. Samuel Lovejoy was the first settler. He m. 
Harriet E. . Cliildren : 

2. Mary F., b. March 2;j, 184(). 

:i. Nellie, b. Sept. 8, 1849. 

4. Ada E., b. March 7, 185(); d. Dec. .i, 1878. 

5. J. Fred. b. May 5, 18G4. 

SHATTUCK FAMILY. 

1. Abkaham Siiattuck came to Wilton from Pei)i)erell, 3Ias.s., in 
1700 or 1797. Children by his wife, Polly : 

2. Abraliam, b., rei)i)erell, Oct. 2i), 1791. In 181S he res. in Dublin, 
and held the olHcc of ensign of militia. 

3. Asher, b., Pepperell, Aug. 9, 1793. 

4. Abner, b., Pepperell, Jan. 18, 1790. He m. Lydia A., dau. of Dan- 
iel and Rebecca IJatchclder. 

5. Aninii, b., Wilton, Dec. 3, 1797. 
(>. Folly, b., AVilton, Jan. 20, 1800. 

SHELDON FAMILY. 

1. Samuel Sheldon d. Dec. 24, 1832, aged 92 yrs. He came from 
Reading, Mass., and, about 1770, he bought of William Tierce a part of 
lots numbered 11, in the fourth and fifth ranges. For several years he 
k(;pt a tavern. He was one of the committee to take charge of, and dis- 
tribute, the stock of salt and molasses purchased by the town in 177."). 
He was very decided and tenacious in his opinions, one of which would 
hardly stand the test at the present day. It is said that the mention t)f 
no subject would provoke him so ijuickly as to assert that the earth was 
njundl In regard to fashion and all other matters that did not coinciile 
with his. own views he was very outspoken. A young man of Wilton had 
gone out as a preacher, and on returning to his native place expressed his 
willingness to occupy the pulpit. He was told that if Mr. Samuel Sheldon 
made no objection, probably nobody else would. When he laid the mat- 
ter before Mr. Sheldon, and asked him if he had any objection, his rei>ly 
was: "I have; you used to be a wild boy, aiid I haven't learned that you 
have reformed." He m. Sarah Wellman, who d. Jan. 7, 1820, aged 80. 
They had eight children, but we have not been able to ascertain all the 
dates. Children : 

2. Jacob, m. and res. in Andover, or Weston, Vt. 

3. Samuel (10), b. 17(i7. 

4. Sally, b. 1768; d. Sept. 24, 18;{;{. She m., Sept. 18, 1794, Lieut. 
John Stiles. See Stiles gen. She m., 2d, Fel). :{. 1S27. I'y.im Herrick. 
See Uerriek gen. (G8). 

5. William, m. and res. in Andover. Vt. 
<». Micah, res. in Vt. 

7. Uy/iel; he was a farmer and res. in Andover. Vt., where he d. at 
an advanced age. He m.. Nov. 1.1, 1804. Eleanor (irav. See (irav gen. 
(17). 



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GENEALOGIES: SHELDON. 497 

8. Zil):i. 111.. Aui;. 15. ls()2. Pliilip Putuiiiu. See Putnam gen. (140). 
{). 'I'amar. b. 17Sl': in.. Nov. 1. 1S04, Burleigh French. See French 
gen. (5). 

10. Samikl (3), b. 17(57; d. May 21, 1S47. He was a farmer and res. 
on the liumestead. He in., May 30. 1703, Phebe Keyes. who d. Nov. 21. 
1S21, aged .")(». See Keyes gen. (17). Children : 

11. Samuel (22). b. March IC. 17W. 

12. Phel)e, b. Aiiril l.*), 17!)(j; unm. ; d. Dec. l."). 1872. 

13. Simon, b. Dec. 12, 17!»7; d. Nov. 7, 1S7(I. 
1-t. I'/ziel (20), b. Dec. 21, 17!)'.). 

15. Ezra (31), b. Aug. 20, 1802. 

IG. Sarah, 1). .luly 10. 1804; rc.<. at Lebanon. She m. Larkin llerrick. 
See llerrick gen. (HI). 

17. Lucy (40), b. Aug. .1. 1800. 

18. Mary. b. April 17. 1808; m. William Wetherbee, who has been 
engaged in manufacturing for several years, has held the otiices of 
Register of Deeds anil IJegister of Probate for a lung time, and was 
appointed county commissioMcr to till out the term of Ephraim Weston, 
deceased. 

19. William (49), b. May 0, 1810. 

20. .Fohn. d. Nov. 14, 1821, aged 10. 

21. Al)i.a W. (53). b. April 0, 1817. 

22. Samuel (11). b. March 10, 1704; d. April 20. 1873. He had the 
trades of mason and shoemaker. In the .spring of 1S30 he bought tlie 
farm on which John and Abraham Burton had settled seventy years 
before, and made it his home the rest of hi.s life, lie was an indu.strious 
man. a good iicighlMir and townsman. The greed of otlice was not devel- 
o[)ed in him, although he was twice elected .selectman. He m., Dec. 25, 
1817, Bet.sey, dau. of Eliiihalet Simonds of Milford; she was b. June 19, 
170.3, and d. July (!. 18.-)(i. He m., 2d, Eleanor Sheldon of Andover, Vt. 
Children : 

23. Betsey Ann, b. July 21, 1822: m. Sumner Hesselton. 

24. Jolin, b. July 12, 182.'>; d. y(miig. 

25. James (58). b. .July 12. 182.5. 

2G. I'zziKL (14), b. I^ec. 21, 1700. He was a mason and .shoemaker, 
and worked at those trades and at farming, until about 1854; after that 
time he worked for scv(!ral years at the factory, sorting wool. He in., 
.July 17, 1823, Eliza, dau. of Ebenezf'r and Jane Barrett. See Ebenezer 
Barrett gen. (6). Children: 

27. John H. ((i2), b. Nov. 2, 1823. 

28. Charles B. (04), b. Nov. 18. 1825. 

29. N;iiu;y B.. 1). .June 20. 1833; m.. Dee. 26. 1858, Dr. Frank M. 
Pevey. a dentist, and res. in Wilton. See Pevey gen. (20). 

.30. Eliza Jane, b. Nov. 10, 1834; d. unm. 

31. EZKA (15). b. Aug. 20, 1802; d., Lowell, Aug. 0, 1840. After he 
came of age. lie was for most of his life in company with Hon. William 
Livingston of Lowi-ll. as eanal and raihoad contractors, in which business 



498 HISTOltY OF WILTON. 

they were siKressful. lit- in., .Fuiic 1, 18;^1, Xauey M. Kaddin. Children : 

32. AmuUa F., b. Lowell, Mass., Mureh (J, 1832; d. Aug. 31, 1860. 
She in., Nov. 29, 1850, J. V. Sheldon of Pittsford. Vt. 

33. Jo.'^ephiue, b., Wilton, .Func 10, 18;W. 

34. George, b., Wilton, Aug. 4. 183,"). 

35. Gertrude, b., Lowell, June 1, 1838. 

36. Louisa, b., Wilton, Aug. 12, 1840; d. July 5, 1841. 

37. Frederic, b., Lowell, April 7, 1842 ; d. July G, 1842. 

38. Marietta, b., Lowell, Jau. 31, 1845; d. April 30. 1846. 

39. Ida, b., Lowell, Jan. 2, 1S49 ; d. Aug. 25, 1882. 

40. Lucy (17), b. Aug. 5, 180(;. She in., March 15, 1827, Joseph B. 
Howard, who d., (Jlareinont, March 13, 1871, aged 73. Children : 

41. George Wheeler (Howard), deceased. 

42. Caroline (Howard), deceased. 

43. Charles William (Howard), decea.sed. 

44. Augustus ^Varl•ell (Howard), deceased. 

45. Lucy (Howard), b. Dec. 4. 1835; m. Walter J. Batchelder. and 
res. in Hampton Falls. 

46. Carrie Elizabeth (Howard), b. Aug. 18, 1S38; unm. 

47. Maria (Howard), b. Nov. 22, 1841 ; m. Daniel Couch, and res. in 
Woodward, la. 

48. Adeline Batdielder (Howard), b. Sept. l(i, 1844: ni. John Miller, 
and res. in 'riionii)sonville. Conn. 

49. Willia:m (19), b. May !), 1810. He res. in Nashua for a few 
j-^ears, and then removed to AVest Wilton, and was long engaged in getting 
out stock for bobbins. His shop was burned twice, and after that he 
turned to fanning. He was for many years deacon of the Second Cong. 
Ch. He in.. May 19, 1835, Sarah D. Russell, who d. Aug. fi, 1843, aged 
27. See Russell gen. (30). He m., 2d, April 27, 1847, Mrs. Dorcas Pratt, 
who d. March 19, 1881, aged 80. Children : 

50. Mary, b. :March 13, 1837: diiccased. She m., March, 1865, Charles 
Gutterson, and lived in Milford. 

51. George Henry, deceased. 

52. Arthur William, b. March 4, 1843: unm. He works in the bobbin 
factory in Nashua. 

53. AbielW. (21), b. April 9, 1S17; res. in Lowell. He was, for 
about twenty years, an overseer in the Lawrence and Suflolk corporations. 
For about fifteen years he was in trade in the grocery and provision busi- 
ness. He m., Nov. 18. 1841, Louisa, dau. of Dca. David Folsom of 
Tamworth. She was b. April 13, 1817. Children : 

54. Mary Louisa, b. May 15, 1843; res. in Lowell; in., July 17, 1869, 
Edward S. Wheeler. They liave one child. 

55. Edward Everett, b. Feb. 2. 1846; d. Oct. 25, 1846. 

56. William Wetlierbet;, b. Feb. 2. 1846; d. April 16, 1868. 

57. Hattie Florence, b. Sept. 24, 18.55; d. April 7, 1857. 

58. .lAMivs (25), b. July 12, 1825. He res. on the homestead and is 
l>riiicipally engaged in raising milk for D. Whiting A' Sons. He m., 



GENEALOGIES : SMITH. 499 

Dec. 22, 1S47, Xaiicy Morse, who \v;i!^ b., Chester, May 2."). 1S27. Children : 

.VJ. .John A]hert (««), h. Dee. 11, 1S4S. 

GO. Sainiu'I .lames, b. Oct. Id, 1S.')0. He is a farmer and res. with liis 
fatlier. lU' m.. Dee. 27. ISSl, Clarissa Ann, dau. of Eli C. Curtis of 
Lyndeboroiigli. Slie d. May 1!), ISS4. 

(il. Hattio Fanny, b. .Jan. 24, 18<)1. 

(J2. John IJ. (27), b. Nov. 2, 1823. He is a stone and brick mason. 
He m., Aug. 5, 1849, Caroline Crockett, who was b. Nov. 24, 1824, at 
Dover, Piscataquis (.'o., Me. Child : 

63. Carrie K., 1). Xov. 12, 18.-)8; m., .Jan. 23, 1883, Artemas O. Barker. 
See David Barker gen. (9). 

64. Chaklks J}. (2S), 1). Nov. 18, 1825. He res. in Everett, Mass. 
He is by trade a mason, but for several j^ears he has owned a milk route. 
He m., .Tan. 1, is.">l, ^Malvina Chandler, who was b. in Xew Hampton. 
Child: 

65. Frank C, 1». April. 1852. lies, in Everett, and owns a milk route. 
He in. Anna Davis. 

66. John Alukkt (59), b. Dec. 11, 1848. He res. at East Wilton, 
where his business is jol) teaming. He in., Dec. 27, 1877, Alice Sarah 
Gray, dau. of Lorenzo and Sarah (i. (Payson) Gray. See Gray gen. 
(107). Children: 

67. Gracia Alice, b. Aug. 20, 187S. 
6«. William Albert, b. Jan. 20, 1882. 

69. Fannie Belle, b. Sept. 17, 1885. 

70. Charles Eddie, b. Sept. 17, 1887. 

It will be seen tliat within forty-six years there have been six genera- 
tions of the Sheldon family resident in Wilton. 

SMITH FAMILV. 

1. Ukiaii Smith, b. 1744-45; d. March 4, 1820. He purchased of his 
brother-in-law, Simon Keyes, about twenty acres of the east part of lot 
No. 12, seventh range, on which he started the first tannery in Wilton. 
Tlie vats were on tlie south side of tlie brook. He sold the place, July 23, 
1778, to Asa Chandler, who owned it a few years. Since that time it has 
been held successively by George Abbot, Benjamin Barrett, William 
Parker, Asa Jones, Asa I'ollard, Marden & Mills, and Benjamin T. Foster. 
At Mr. Foster's death the tannery was discontinued. 3Ir. Smith bought 
lot No. 11, eightli range, on which he res. the rest of his life. He built a 
grist mill near the site of Samuel W. Sunth's knob shop. In 17S7 a cloth- 
ing mill was fitted up at the same place, and was occupied until both mills 
were burned in tlie latter part of 17!)1, or the early part of 1792. Mr. 
Smith then built a grist mill ;it the foot of the falls, near where James 
\V. Hdifs shop now stands, and it was occupied until about 1818. For 
many years Mr. Smith tanned what was called wash-leather, and had it 
manufactured into gloves. He lu. Lydia, dau. of .John and Abigail (Eiv- 
ermore) Keyes, who was b. May (I, 1749, and d. Aug. 2, 1801. See Keyes 



500 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

gen. (7). Ht' m., 2d, Feb. 7, 1S04. Mrs. .Susanna (Cram) Bridges, who d. 
Oct. 28, 18;J7, aged 08 yrs. C;hildren : 

2. Lewis (12), b. March it, 177.]. 

3. Lydia, b. Nov. 28. 1771: ni.. .Ian. 2.'<. 17!).i. Jeremiah Bridge of 
Shutesbury, Mass. 

4. Uriali, h. Dec. 10, 1777. Ho was for many years a succes.sful mer- 
chant at Franrestown, and left an ample estate. His death was very 
sudden, but he left his allairs so well arranged that the executor of liis 
will had nothing to eollect, and nothing to pay out except the funeral 
charges. His l)ili for his services as executor was only ten dollars, and 
what he paid for advertising. But the judge of probate told him that 
ten dollars lookial too little for settling so large an estate, and allowed 
him forty. Mr. Smith m.. Nov. 17, 18U;^, Olive Burton. See Burton gen. 
(25). They had one dau., who m. Cochran. 

o. Eber. b. Nov. 18, 1778; d. young. 

(J. Molly. ]». July 10, 1780; d. unm. 

7. Susanna, b. May 14, 1782; d. young. 

8. Samuel (25), b. May 13, 1787. 
{). Joseph (30), b. Oct. 17, 1788. 

10. Betsey, b. Jan. il. 17!tl ; m.. Jan. 81. 1813. Joseph Holt. See Holt 
gen. (198). 

11. Otis (39), b. Nov. 2, 1807. 

12. Lkwis (2), b. March !>, 1773; d. 1837. A fanner, and owned the 
farm now belonging to 31rs. C. C. May. He was for several years a 
selectman, and a justice of the peace. At the organization of the Baptist 
Ch. he was its elerk. He was a man universally respected. About 1834 
he sold his farm and removed to Worcester, ^Mass., where he d. He m. 
Abigail, dau. of Hananiah Parker. Slie d., Joncsville, Mich., aged r.8 yrs. 
See Parker gen. (2). Children: 

13. Lewis, b. Sept. 10, 17n7: d., Jersey City. N. J.. F«!b.. 1S«2. He 
left Wilton soon after coniing of age. He was ni. In religious matters 
he entertained liberal opinions. 

14. Abigail Sophronia, b. March 28. 1700: d.. Jonesville, Mich.. 1850; 
unm. 

15. Hcrvey, b. April (i, 1801 ; d.. Ovid Centre. Mich., aged 71 yrs. He 
left town so«)n after lie came of age. He joined the Baptist Ch. soon after 
its organization, and was for many years deacon of the Baptist (^h. where 
he lived. 

16. Benjamin Franklin, b. Feb. 23. l.'^04; early learned the black- 
smith's trade, settled in Worcester as a maeliinist. and while there was 
deacon of tin- Tnitiirian <Jh. He now res. in Kal.imazoo. Mich. 

17. l!oxana. b. May 2. 180(i; d.. Vpsil.intl. Mich., aged 74 yrs. She 
m. (ieorge. 

18. Alonzo. b. ^lay 23. 1808. Soon after manufacturing was started in 
Manchester, he removed there, and became an extensive lumber dealer. 
He was om- year mayor <jf the city, and was a deacon of the Universalist 
Ch. He m. and h.id children. 



OENEALOOIES : SMITH. 501 

19. Snnford Kugoles, b. Aiij*. ;^, ISIO; d., Detroit, Mich., aged G4 yrs 

20. Elvira, b. June 5. 1812; d.. .Tonepvillo, Midi, aged :V.i yrs. She m. 
Harris. 



21. Stephen Warren, b. Sept. .'), 1S14: d.. (liicago. 111., aged (>S yrs. 

22. Albert Gallatin, I). Nov. 2(J, 1810: res. in Manehester. 

23. Olivia Ann, 1). .Tan. 21, 181!); res. in Kalamazoo, Mith.; ni. 

Gardner. 

24. I.eander. b. :^[ay ."). 1821: res. at Manitou Springs, Col. 

It is seldom that in a lamily ot twelve children all live to b*^ over thirty- 
three years of age, as did those named above. 

25. Samiei, (H), b. May 13, 1787; d. Dec. 1. 18.-)2. He early began 
working on jobs of building highways, and s(»on became an enterprising 
contractor, and continued the business for many years. Previous to 1S24 
he built the mills whidi gave business enteri)rise to West Wilton. He 
erected the house and stables which were occupied as a hotel until the 
railroad took the travel from this stage route. ^Mr. Smith was a man of 
much sound connnon sense, tirm. and of equable disposition, and it is not 
believed that any of liis many employees was ever treated in any other 
way than was just and right. lie m., 182:^, llebecca Sp.ilding of Bel- 
grade, Me., who d. Feb. 8. 1875. aged 80 yrs. She was a won)an of more 
than ordinary talents. In her religious views she was strongly of the 
Second Advent faith. In 1871 she published a small volume of poems, 
with a sketch of the lifi' and experience of her daughter, Anne IJ. Smith, 
in which were a few poems l)y lier daughter and her youngest son. She 
says in the preface : •' This volunu- lays no claim to literary merit, but 
professes to be only a description in rhyme of some of the ordinary 
experiences of life and the common feelings of the heart.'" ( 'hildren : 

2(5. .lohn Spalding, b. Nov., 1826; res. at West Wilton. 

27. Annie Kebecca, b. March IG, 1828; d. July 2(j, is.-).".. At the 
age of sixteen she began teaching and taught seven terms in district 
schools, meanwhile attending a term each at the Mil ford, Hancock and 
New Ipswich Academies, and six terms at tlie T.adies' Female Seminary. 
Charlestow u, Mass. She was a contributor to •' The Ladies" Wreath and 
Advent Ileview,"" and other jiublications. See sketch of her life l)y lier 
mother in the volume before mentioned. 

28. Sanuiel Wood (48), b. June i;{, is:!(t. 

29. Triah (51), b. May 2, 1832. 

30. JOsKi'II (9), b. Oct. 17, 1788; d. March 1(1. INS.S. For ;i notice of 
his life see pp. i;}') and 271. He w:is one of the early members of the 
Baptist Ghurch, and was for many years its deacon. His business was 
stone-work, hewing timber, framing buildings, aiul road-making. When 
past seventy-tive few could do a better day's work than h<>. He became 
totally blind the last years of his life. He m., Oct. 11, 1812. Lucy Adams, 
b.. Mason, July J>, 1702. ( 'hildren : 

31. J. Nelson, b. Dec. 24, 1813 : d. Feb. 14. 181,-). 

32. Allen (57), b. Jime 17, 181,-). 

33. Lucy A., b. Nov. 7, 181(]: d. is;i2. 

34. George P.. b. Jan. 10. 1811»: m. Susan M. Greele. 



502 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

35. Orlando A., I). Aug. 7, 1S2;{; in.. .Sept. 22, iSoG, Eliza M. liooiUich. 
3«, Eunice A., b. May 5, 1828; d. May 1, 18;?.S. 

37. Elizabeth T.., b. May :>, 18;U; d. Fob. 1!), 18G:J. She m. ITorac-c \Y. 
Robinson. 

38. Aaron A., b. .Funo 2. isi:!; d., Thibodeaux. La., Dec. 2(», 18{;2. 
He enlisted in the Eio;hth Keojt., X. 11. V., and went with it to Louisiana, 
where he d. 

39. Oti:> Ul)' '•• ^'^^■- -' 1807; liis business has been road-niakinj^ and 
stone-work. He has res. many years in Antrim, and has long- been oltlifjed 
to use crutches. He m. Koxaua IJreed, I). Nov. 2!i. 1807. Children : 

40. Susan, b. Aug. ">, 1828; res. in Fitchhurg. Mass. .She m.. Feb. 1. 
1848, Cyrus Tenney, who d. Xov. 1, 1870. 

41. Sarah, b. Aug. 20, 18:^0; m.. and res. in Somerville. Mass. 

42. George, b. Juno 20, 18;i2. 

43. Elvira, 1). March l(i. IS.T). 

44. Mary, b. April !>, 18:^7; d. in infancy. 

45. Elizabeth, b. .hily 1J», 18.{(»: d. in infancy. 
4G. Albert, d. young. 

47. William, b. .Sept. .">, 1S4!I; res. in I'ambridgeport, Mass, 

48. Samukl Wood (28), b. .Tune i;J, 1830. He res. at West Wilton, 
and has been engaged many years in manufacturing knobs. He m.. May 
5, 1SG4, Frances C. Jones. Children : 

49. Frederic G., b. Dec. 12, 18(;7. 

50. S. Archie, b. Nov. 27, 1870. 

51. ruiAli (2«), b. May 2, 18'{2; for a sketch of his life by himself, 
see page 272. He is one of the most i»rominent leaders in the I'nited 
States of the Seventh Day, Sabbath movement, ajid is Imth an eloquent 
pre.acher and an extensive author and publisher at Battle Creek, Mich. 
He m., June 7. 18.")1, Harriet Xewell Stevens, of South Paris. Me., then 
an assistant in Win ollice. Children : 

52. Uriah Wilton, b. Sept. ;}, 18G1. 

53. Li'on All)erti, b. April 21, 18G:{. 

54. Annie Arabelle, b. March L"), 1SG8. 

55. Samuel Parker, b. Jan. IG. 1872. 

50. Charles Stevens, It. Nov. IG, 1875. , j 

57. Ai.LKN (32), 1). June 17,181"): d. Sept. 2."), 1881. He res. on the 
homestead. He was lionest, industri»>us, ami a good townsman. He n>.. 
Oct. 4, 1818, Elizabeth Houghton of U'eld, Me., who d. Oct. 2:J, 18.')8. He 
m., 2d, May l.{, 18G0, Abby A. Holt. .See Holt gen. (213). Children : 

58. Arabelle Klizabeth, b. Oct., 1840; d. Sept. 23, 1872. 

59. Kmily Hannah, b. .March 0. l,8.-)2; d. April 20, 187G: m.. Jan. 1. 
1873, J. A. U. Wyman. They had one child, that d.. May IG. 1S7G. in 
infancy. 

GO. IJoselvu Allen, b. .Ian. :!0, 1S.-)I. lie res. on lot No. 11. eightli 
range, which his great-grandfather jturchased in Feb., 1772, and which 
has passed down to him; four generations have owned it in succession. 
He is num., and is a trustworthy ami industrious citizen. 

01. Alphonso Leroy, b. July 2, 1S5G; d. Dec. 6, 1858. 



GENEALOGIES : SPALDING. 503 



SXOW FAM1L\ . 

1. JosEi'H Sxow was a res. of Wilton soon alter it was incorporated. 
He was oJiosen to some of the iniuor ollices in the town. On the pay roll 
of (^ipt. .T. Ford's co., Col. Nichols's regt., Gen. Stark's l»ri<;ade, raised 
July 20, 1777, dischar«jed Sept. 1!», 1777, his name is found. Some time 
after the war he removed with his family to Conway, Mass. The name 
of his wife was Joanna. Children : 

2. Sarah, b. Sept. 21, 1708. 

3. Joanna, I). Jan. 10, 1773. 

4. Jacol). h. Jan. li, 177r). 

5. Patty, b. ^larch 2:5, 1777. 
(). David, b. JMareh 29, 1779. 
7. Joseph, b. May 1. 17S1. 

SPALDING FAMILIES. 

1. Isaac Spalding, b., Merrimack, xVug. 20, 170;*); d. June 2,1830. 
lie was the son of Samuel Spaldinjj, a prosperous and influential farmer, 
who removed from Chelmsford, Mass.. to Merrimack. lie was sent as an 
apprentice to Ilollis to learn the tanner's trade of Mr. P\'\rley. and after- 
wards entered into i)artnershi[) with Jeremiah Prichard in New Ipswich. 
He removed to Wilton, March IS, 1800. where he res. the rest of liis life. 
He was hi*ihly respecled as a citizen and beloved by his friends. lied, 
suddenly of apojjlexy. He m., April 9, 179o, Mary Hitter, who d. Ai)ril 
27, 1808. She was a woman of superior intellect, a great worker and 
skilful tailoress, and althonj^h she d. at an early age it was said of her 
that she virtually walled in the farm of her husband with her needle. He 
m.. 2d, Nov. 2. l'8()9, :Mrs. Mary (Flynn) Colburn of Milford. Children : 

2. Isaac, b.. New Ipswich, Feb. 1, 179G. lie early left home, and 
became a merchant in Amherst and Nashua, and a wealthy banker and 
railroad director. See sketch of his life, page 284. 

3. Moses (11), b.. New Ipswich, March 10, 1797. 

4. Charles (16), b., New Ipswich, Nov. 4, 1798. 

5. Harvey, b., Wilton, Oct. 8, 1800; d. unm. 

«. Mary, b. June 24, 1801 ; d., Milford, Aug. 20, 1848. She m., April 
8, 1828, Prescott Kimball of North Chelmsford, Mass., and res. there. 

7. A son. b. Dec. 28, 180.'{ ; d. young. 

8. Lyman, b. Dec. 0, 180(1; d. Oct. f), 1854, unm. 

«. P:mma, I). July 12, I8i;{. She m., Oct. .5, IS.'JO, David Whiting, of 
the firm of Whiting & Sons. Slie has five children, seventeen grandchil- 
dren and two great-grandchildren. 

10. Orpah, b. July 5, 181G. She m., Feb. 24, 18:{9, John Mack, who d. 
Oct. 27, 1840. She m., 2d, Sei)t. ."), 184-1, Sewall G. Mack, a brother of 
John Mack, and res. in I^owell, Mass. See Mack gen. (23). 

11. MOSK.S (3), b. :\Iarch 10, 1797. He went to Charlestown, Mass., 
to learn the tanner's trade, and settled on the homestead. He was a per- 
son of superior mind, and nmch respected as a townsman. He m.. May 



504 IIISTOKY OF WILTON. 

2i). 1S2;{. Anna Hunt Kinihall. I)., r.'niplf. Auj--. I, ISOd; ,1. May K;. isr,4. 
She was a school tcachiT bofoiv niarriajjr. and a woman notod for lier 
many kindnf^s-sos: to tho jmioi- and unlortunate. See Kimball <ren. (3). 
Children : 

12. Kdvvar.l Henry ^2:{). 1). .March 1_'. Is2:.. 

13. Isaac Kimball, b. .July 21. 1X2(1; tleceased. 

14. William IJitler (31). I). Ai»ril ^<. 1S2S. 

15. .lohn Auo-ustine (3S). b. May 2!». 1S:{7. 

1«. CiiAUi.Ks (4). b. Nov. 4. 17!>S. He was the lirst trader in East 
Wilt(Mi. He m., Dec. 2."). 1827. I.ydia Jones Burns ol Milford. b. Jan. 13, 
ISOG. and d. March 2;{, ISlJl. ( hildren : 

17. Harriet Uuriis. b. Feb. IS. 1S2'.): m.. Aun". ;!1. IS.")!. Corydou I). 
Keyes ol" Hancock, who d.. ISCi.'J. in the I'nion .irmy at IJaton IJoujic. 1-a. 
She res. in Wilton. 

18. Abby Frances, b. Au-;-. 2S. IS.M; m.. Nov. 27. lS.-.(i. tharic'^ 11. 
White ot Moultonlioroujih. 'I'liey res. in Wilton and have lour children. 

1«. Fli/.a Herrick. b. July .">. lS.{(i: num. 

20. ("harlcs Carroll, b. May J. IS.Js. He was in Co. F. Forty-tilth 
Rejjt.. Mass. V. He m.. May 7. IStiS. Kmma ("arolinc. dan. ol Jonathan 
and Sarah W. I'arkhurst. and res. in Wilton. See Parkhnrst ijcn. (37). 
They have two danjthters, FJi/abetli and Grace. 

21. l-ucy Kendall. 1). March 12. ISIO; m.. March 21. ISCO. (iardner 
Blanchard. They res. on the place •)! IJev. Atx'l Fiske. See Blanchard 
gen. (70). 

22. Mary Kitter (42). I>. Jan. .i. is 12. 

23. Kl)WAKi> HKXitv (12). 1). .March 12. 1S2.-.. He has res. many 
years in Nashua as a banker, during whidi time lie has been representa- 
tive to the lA'gislature. and luesident and treasurer of the Savings and 
First Xation.il Baidi. He now res. on the old Spalding liomestead in 
AVilton, wliich he has much improved. He is very much interested in the 
historical and archieological »iuestion-! n-lating t(^ the early alVairs of the 
country, and the genealogies of fanulies. and has m.my curious and 
valuable books on these subjects, which he li.is contributed to tlie libniry 
of Ins school district. He m.. April .">, ISlH. l-ucy .Vnn Fletcher, wlio 
was b. Nov. 11, 1S2(;. aiul d. Feb. i:{, ls.-)!t,. He m.. 2d. Aug. 20. 18(5g. 
Emma Holt of I.yndebonmgh. who d. Dec. 2, ISdO. aged 22 yrs. lie m.. 
3d., Dec. It, isr.l, Ifarriet S. Holmes of Londonderry, who d. May 22. 1800. 
aged 28 yrs. He m., 4tli. Judith Walker of Nashua, ("hildren : 

24. George Edward, b. March 2(i. 18.".0: d. Nov. JO. 18(t0. 

25. l.ucy Ann. I>. Dec. 7, IS.M ; d. Dec. 8. 18(10. 
2«J. Henry Mos.-s, b. May 1."., l.s.VI. 

27. Waldo KMlter, b. Dec. 12. IS.-.d; d. Dec. 4. ISCd. 

2.S. Isaac. It. Feb. .{, 18.V.I; d. Dec. 22. 18(i0. 

2». Elizabeth Combs. It. Dec. 12. 18(12 : m. Charles I{. Buddy, who is 
cashier of the First Natioii.al B.ink. Denton. Texas. 

30. Harriet Bitter, b. .March 2(1. lSG(i. She is a graduate of the Normal 
kSchool, a teacher, aiul res. in Wilton. 




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iNo CO.. loaroN. 



GENKALOCIF.S : Sl'ALDlNC. 5U5 

31. William Kittku (14j. Ik Ai)ril ^, 1S28 : res. in Lawroiu-e, Mass., 
when* ho has boon a prinniiioiir inorchant, troasuror of tho T.awronce 
Saviuijs Bank, dirootor in the Poniltorton Rank, and a dirootor in the 
Conc-oid Kailroad. Ho ni., An^-. ]. ISfiO, yi.wy Al.liy Ham. wild was Ij.. 
Eooliostor, Anii-. 4. ISIJl. ( 'liildron : 

32. William Waltor. h. Dec. 2!J, ISa:}. 

33. Anna Elizal)orh. h. Oct. S, lSi5(i. 

34. Abhio Kimi»all. b. Sept. 14, isns. 

35. Mary Kittor. 1). May i:i. l."^(!l. 

3G. Cliailos Edward, b. :Mairh s. lS(i;{. 

37. .Ii>soi)hin('. 

3S. John ArcasriNK (V,). !>. May 2'.t. IS.JT. lie ros. in Nashua, is 
cashier ot llio First National Hank, and a director ot the Concord Kailroad. 
His summer ros. is in AVilton. where he has a farm. He ni.. Oct. Vi, ISoO, 
Josephine p:st('ll('. li.. Kunnicy. .Inly 7. ISIl. dau. ot Joso])h and Abigail 
Eastman: deceased. He ni.. id. .Mrs. .Martha (Learned) Noyes, dau. of 
Dr. Learned ot Fall Ifivor, :Mass. Children l)y lirst wife : 

30. William Edward, b. Dec. l.{, lS(i(l. 

40. Harry Eastman, b. .Tune 11, IStii; d. Sejit. (J. \S(\2. 

41. Annie Noyes; child by second wife. 

42. >Lvi{V EiTTKK (22). b. .Ian. :{, 1S42: ni.. Feb. 1. lS(iO. Asa Blanch- 
ard of Lyndeborou!»h and res. there. Children : 

43. George Gardner (Blanchard), b. F<-b. 17, isr.7. 

44. Lucy Spalding (Blanchard), b. Feb. 17, 18fi!». 

45. Harry Goodwin (Blanchard). b. Doc. 22, 1870. 



1. Aiu.iAU Si'ALi)iN(i, a brother of Isaac (1) of preceding family, b., 
Merrimack, .lune IS, 17.")(i; d., Wilton, Ai)ril 12, 1S28. He settled in 
Wilton. He ni. Polly Wynjan of Billorica, Mass.. who d. Fob. 1. 1817. 
aged r)7 yrs. Children : 

2. Mary, b., Wilton. Fel). 11. 178'J; d. Dec. 2G. 18.'j2. She ni.. April. 
18ir>. Joseph Gray. See Gray gen. ('A). 

3. Samuel (5), b. Sept. 20, 171H. 

4. Abijah (9), b. .Tan. 11, 1804. 

5. SAMtKL (3). b. Sept. 20. 17*. 
father's farm : m., ]>oc. :U. 1824. 
Children : 

(i. Mary. b. Nov. 24, 182.-); d. 

7. John Henry (13j. b. March 2, 

8. Mary Ann, b. Aug. 2(1, 1842. 

9. Alu.JAll (4), b. Jan. 11, 1804; res. in Wilton. He m., Dec. 1. 18;{1. 
Olivia Hutchinson of Milford, who was b. Feb. 20, 1809. Children : 

10. Horatio Augustus. I). Sept. 20. 18;{2: m. I'^mny Batchelder. 

11. Theresa Augusta, b. Sept. 12. Is;}."): m.. March. 18o7, Charles E. 
Beard of New li)swicii. 

12. Henrv Erastus. b. Jan. 10. 1840. 



■'.tl : d. Oct. 7, 18.)!i. 


He settled on Ids 


Nancy Phelps. Set 


' Phelps gen. (8). 


-March 1. 1S41. 




1 2. 1828. 





506 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

13. John IIenhy (7), I*. Mairli 2, ls2s. He ic?;. in Aiiiito City, La 
He m., Oct. 11, 1850, Mary Louisa Ilopkiii* ol Mobile; Ala., who d. Aug 
10, 1859, aged 2.^ yrs. Children : 

14. Samuel IIoi»kins, b., ^Viltou, Aug. :^1, 1850. 

15. Clara Lavitiia, b. July 10, 18,58; uauie changed to Mary L. Tufts 



1. .Jonathan Si-aldinu, a distant relative of preceding Isaac and 
Abijah, was the son of Kev. Sampson Spalding, who was the lirst minis- 
ter of Tewksbury, Mass., and who preached there for sixty or sixty-one 
years. Jonathan was I)., Tewksbury, Sept. 15, 1747; d., Wilton. Sept.HO. 
1832. He came to Wilton and settled on the interval where James Hutch- 
inson now lives. Tie was well to do in i)roperty for those times, owning 
a tomb in the cemetery. lie m., Feb. 11, 1771, Mary Marshall, who was 
b. May 2.'], 1750; d. Dec. 20, 18:J!). Children: 

2. Abiel, b., Tewksbury, Sept. 14, 1771 ; m., and settled in Vermont. 

3. Abel, b., Tewksbury, Nov. 7, 177:{; m., 1798, Rebecca Ober; lived 
in IloUis and Milford. 

4. Mary, b. Aug. 24, 1775: d. Aug. 2!), 18.50 ; m., 1790, William 
Kittredge. 

5. Anna, b. Nov. :{0, 1777; d. Aug. 21, ISOO; m., Sept. 24, 1824, James 
Hutchinson. See George Hutchinson gen. (3). 

(J. Jonathan, b., Tewks))ury, Oct. 21>, 1779; d., Wilton, Nov. !>. 1819: 
m. Alice Kidder; four children, all deceased. 

7. Asaph, b., Tewksbury, Aug. 2, 1782; m., and lived in Hollis. 

8. Hannah, b., Tewksbury, Sept. 14, 1784; d. July 7, 1842: m.. Aug. 
29, 1824, Joseph Colburn of Milford. 

9. Loammi, b., Tewksl)ury, Aug. 22, 178(;: ni.. and lived in Temple. 

10. Achsah, b., Tewksbury, Sept. 2, 1788; d. April 27, 1S7.{; m.. 
March 20, 1829, John Kimball. Se<' Kimball gen. 

11. Sampson, b., Tewksbury, Aug. II. 1790; m.. and lived in Mason. 

12. Mehitable, b., Tewksbury, Aug. 14, 1790: d. July 10, 183:5; unm. 

13. John, b., II(»llis, Oct. 18, 1792; m., and lived in Mason. A dau., 
Caroline, m. Charh^s Dumont Gray. See Gray gen. (70). 

14. Lucinda, b. March 11, 1794; m., March 9, 1842, Oliver Shatluck of 
Bakersfield, Vt. She was his second wife,' and d. at Greenville. nior(^ 
th.an 90 yrs. of age. She wove a seamless bag, while weaving a j)illow 
case, by souic casual adjustment of the loom, and obtained a prize for 
it at tlie town fair. 

sri{l\(; FAMILY . 

1. John Ci.akk Si-uinc;, b., Peterborough, .luly 10, 1801: d. Fei). 5, 
1854. He resided from 1832 to 1842 in Ctica, N. V., then he removed to 
Milford, and, in .Vjjril, 1843, to Wilton and settled on the farm now owned 
by John Ilerlihy. He m., April 7, 1829. Lon-na .l.Miuith. who i-^ -till 
living. 1885, with her son in Lebanon. 

2. John Langdon (0). b. Jan. 14, 1830. 



OExNEALOCHKS : STANLEY. 507 

3. C'harli's H., I). Aug. 22. ls;^l : m. Bes.<ie Cultou. ami is a prat-tisino- 
physician in Boston, Mass. 

4. Walter AiUlison, !>. April Is. IS:}.} ; d. Aug., IS.'jf). 

5. Enniia Lorcua. I). May 81. isi."): ni. Charles Battles, and res. in 
Decatur, 111. 

G. JoiiNLANciDON (2), b..Iau. 1 I, ls;!0. lie practised law in Wilton in 
18G1, and for about eight years in Milford. In March, 1S70, he removed to 
Lebanon, where he has since been in practice. lie received the lionorarj- 
degree of A. M. from Dartmouth College in 187"). lie m., March 1, 18.")(i. 
Ellen M. Fountain. Children: 

7. Arthur L., b. Feb. 2."), l.SoS. A grad. of Dartmouth College. 1SS(». 
and is practising law with his father in Lebanon. 

S. Clarence W., b. April 14, Isr.K. He grad., Dartmouth College. 
1880, and is a j)ractising physician in Fitchburg, Mass. • 

9. Carrie M., b. Oct. 28, 1800; m. Charles S. Clark, a teacher in 
Washington, D. C. 
10. John I^oland, b. Dec. IG, 187.5. 

SQl fllES FAMILY. 

1. Ai.HON .S(^)rii;Ks,.S(in t)f Moses Squires, b.. Milford, Jan. s, 1807; 
d. June .'5, 1812. lie worked on the Blackstone Canal wlien it was in 
process of construction, and when it was completed he r;in a boat 
between Providence and Worcester until he met with an accident that 
was eventually the cause of his death, although, for sever.il years, he was 
able to perform hard labor. About 18;5!) lie bouglit the Itockwood farm, 
on which he resided until his death. He m., Nov. 8, 18;j(;, Al)igail, dau. 
of Jonathan Farwell, who was b., ^Milford, April 18. 1807. and d. 
Oct. .'51, 184."). Children: 

2. Abba Ann, b. Nov. 14, 18;J8; m., March 28. 188:,, John Mitchell. 

3. Enuly Augusta, b. Aug. IS, 1841 ; m., March 1, I8(;r,, David F. 
Henderson of Needham, Mass. He has been for twenty-eight years 
extensively engaged in market gardening, and is captain of the Koxbury 
Horse Guards. 

STANLEY FAMILY. 

1. Ei)>UNi) C. Stani.kv, b.. r.radfonl, April 2."), ISI I, came to Wilton 
in 1835 and lias since res. here. He is by trade a wood-t inner. He m.. 
April 24, 184:5, Ilannali Mason. See Mason gen. (4). Children : 

2. Horace M., b. Feb, 28, 1844. 

3. Willard P., b. March 14, 1840. 

4. Mary E.. b. July 20, 1848: m.. July 4. 1800. JMnlip A. Dow of 
Boston. 

o. Caroline, b. June 24, 18.",1 : ni.. A|»ril 10. 1S70. ,\alhan .\. Cragin. 
See Cragin gen. (10). 

0. George E., I). Jan. 12. 18.">0: d.. New York. Sept. 27, 1880. 



508 HISTORY OF WILTON. 



STAXrOX FAMILY 



1. Michael V. Stanton* \v;is )»., Killct-ly, <'o. (Talw.iy. lielaml, Sept. 
22, 1S50, being tlie socond ^joii ol John L. Stiinton, who had six sons and 
two daughters, lie came to America. Aug., 18GS, and lirst settled in 
Wilton, and worked tor A. .1. Putnam iic Co. He then worked in Salem, 
Mass., for two years. He returned to AVilton in 1S7S. when his parents 
and tlie rest of the family came to America, and worked for the Boston & 
Lowell l^iilroad. He opened a tish and grocery store, Feb., ISTS, in 
Ramsey's ))uilding. But in 18S1 his business had so increased tliat he 
needed more i-oom, and he purchased of Geoi-ge S. Xeville the building 
opposite the depot, where he has since made his stand. He m.. X"ov. l.j. 
1SS4, Mary E. Dillon, and they res. on Majile St. Child: 

2. .lohn Stantqn, 1). June 27, 1S8.5. 

STEA15XS FAMILY. 

1. HiRA.M I). Stkauns of Audierst m. .Mary Tutnani. See l*utnani 
gen. (153). 

2. William D., son of preceding, b., Andierst Aug. 25, LS;34. He is a 
carpenter. He was mustered into Co. C, Fourth Kegt., X. II. V., Sept. 
18,1801; promoted to serg. major, Aug. 12, 1802 ; promoted to second 
lieut., Oct. 10, 18(5.'}: wounded, :May 20, 1804; honorably discharged, Sept. 
14, 18G4. Soon after the war he came to Wilton. A vacancy occurring 
in the otlice of town clerk in LS(i<), he was appointed to till it for the 
remainder of the year, and has been chosen sitice with little opposition, 
up to 1880. He has served seven terms as selectman, and represented the 
town in the Legislature in 188"). He m., Xov. 24, 18,">1), Frances D. Marvel, 
who d. March 10, 18«.'{. He m., 2d, April 21, 1800, Julia E. Sweet, who d. 
March 28, 1870. He m., .'kl, Sept. 18, 1878, Mary I. Sias. Children : 

3. Walter E., b., Amherst, Oct. 20, 1800. 

4. TJ/./ie E., b., Amherst, Dec. 2."), 1801 ; d. March 20. 180:j. 

5. Alice K., b.. Wilton. Aug. 18, 1870. 
«. Mary P., b., Wilton, March 0. 1872. 
7. Willie P., b. Aug. 10. 18S0. 

STEEL AXD STEELE FAMILIES. 

1. .lOllN Stkki. was one ot the earliest settlers in the south j>arl of the 
town. He was of Scotch descent, and occupied the farm since owned by 
Zebadiah Abbot. Before the Pevolution he sold his jjlace to Maj. William 
Abbot, and left the town, (^hildren by his wife, .lane : 

2. Jane, b. Sept. 0. 1700. 

3. John. I). Aug. i:{, 1702. 

4. Eli/.ibeth, b. July 27, 1704. 

5. Oavid, b. May ."), 1700. 

G. Sarah. Ii. March iU. probalily in 1708: the leaf of the record is torn. 



GENEALOGIES : STEELE. 509 

1. Bkxjamix Stki:m-: chuh- to Wilton from Aiidover. Mass. He 
bouglit of Xatlian Blanrhard part of lot^ muuberud n and 6. second range, 
dwd dattnl Ajiril 1(1, 1772. lie als«. bought of Jacob Aljbot part of lots 
nainberi'd ."> and (i, first range. Tlie sum paid for both ijarcels of land was 
£12>S (Js. Sd., from which it would ai)pear lliat the farm was considerably 
imi)roved at tlie time of purchase. 31r. Steele was in the Winter Hill 
campaign of 177.'). He drew pay for twenty days" service in the Saratoga 
tampaign of 1777, and f(U" twenty-five days' service in the expedition to 
lihode Island in 177S. We liave not the date of his death, but he is 
remembered by some aged jx-rsons still living in Wiltiui. Children by his 
wife, Hannah : 

2. I'hebc. b. March 2(1. 1771. 

3. Benjamin (7), b. Dec. 11. 177{i. 

4. Sarah, b. .lune 2. 177!». 

5. Lydia. b. April I'.i. 17S1. 

G. William Lovejoy (13). b. .June 28, 1784. 

7. IJkn.tamin (3), 1). Dec. 11, 1776; d. Nov. IS, 1845. He res. on the 
farm formerly owned by .Jonathan Martin. He m., Feb. 12, 1801, Judith 
Blanchard, who d. Sejit. 1. iNd.i, aged St; yrs. See Blanchard gen. (33). 
Children : 

8. Alvah (18), b. March 7, ISOI. 

9. Abiel, b. May 1. ISO'S. He was a carpenter, and spent a year or 

two in Georgia. He res. in several diflerent towns. He m. Hardy 

of Ilollis. by whom he had s(!veral children, one of whom m. and had 
children, but of them we have no record. 

10. Hannah, b. Dec. 14, 1S04; m., Dec. 22. ls;^4. Leonard Pettengill. 
SeePettengiil gen. (37). 

11. Nancy, b. Nov. 1, 1S0(>: m.. Dec. IS. 1832, Francis Green. See 
Green gen. (1). 

12. Kuby, b. Jan. 10, ISIH; m.. May, lS4(i, Peter H. Putnam. See 
Putnam gen. (292). 

13. William Lovicioy («). b. June 28, 1784; d. March 4, ISGO. He 
was a farmer aiui res. on the homestead. He m. Dolly Tarbell of Mason, 
who d. Aug. 30. 1801, aged W yrs. Children : 

11. nenjamin Franklin (22). b. Sept. 1. 1820. 
15. Eliza, b. Nov. 3, 1822; d. Fet>., ISS."). 
1(». Elmira, b. Sept. 5, 182n. 

17. Elvira, b. Sei)t. T), 1825. 

18. Alvaii f8), b. March 7, 1801; d. Milledgeville, Ga., Aug. 16, 1836. 
After studying at Phillips Andover Academy, he entered Yale College, 
but iu his senior year left college to engage in teaching at St. Mary's, Ga. 
After several years spent at St. Mary's and elsewhere, he opened a school 
for manual labor near Nlilledgeviile, where he d. He sometimes conducted 
leiigious service on Sunday, reading a piinted serumn, but it i> not known 
that he was licensed to lueach. He m., Nov. 12, 1820, Fli/a ll.ile, dan. of 
Zebadiah Abbot. See Abbot gen. Alti-r Mr. Steele d., his widow with 



510 IIISTOIIY OF WILTON. 

three .small (.liiltlrfu returned to Wilton, wliere .<he res. until her death. 
Mareli 10, 1S5;{. Children: 

19. Edwin .Vlherti. h. Sept. .S, 18.S(>; d. Due. 13, 184,-). 

20. l>elona Abhot. b. July 11, 1832; settled iu Wis. He in. Harriet 
Worth, who (1.. leavinji; one son. He ni., 2(1, JJarbara Trott, by wlioni lie 
has had .several ihildren. 

21. Alvali. b. Dee. 2'). 1S3-1. lie has res. successively iu Wilton, 
Nashua and Franeestown, where he is now settled on a farm. He ni. 
Martha Ann Winn. 

22. liKN.iAMix Fkanklin (14), b. Sept. 1, 1820. He was a farmer and 

res. on the homestead of his father and «?randfather. He m. 

Colburn of Hollis. They had an adopted sou, Albert W. 

23. Alhkht W.. m. Dldis ('. Barrett. See George Barrett gen. (3). 
Children : 

24. Ivy May. b. May 2.-). 187(;. 

25. (ieorge Franklin, b. M.irch IT). lS7tt. 

STEVENS FAMILIES. 

1. IIi:xuY Stevens lived in Wilton for several years, but we find no 
record that he had a family, nor do we know wliat was the relationship. 
if any, between Henry, Theodore, and .John Stevens; probably they were 
brotliers. On tlie pay-roll of ('apt. William Walker's co., dated Aug. 1, 
1775, the names of Henry and Theodore Stevens appear as having entered 
that company, April 23, 177."); the company was in the battle of Bunker 
Hill. Botli of their names are also on the roll of Capt. AVillianx Barron's 
CO., in the campaign at Ticoudcroga, 177r). 



1. TiiKODOKE Stevens; m. Anna . Children: 

2. Mary, b. April 18, 177.") ; d. April 20, 177.-). 

3. .loliM. b. .Jan. 17. 1778. 



1. John Stevens; tl. April 11, 1811, aged 72 yrs. He settled on lot 
No. -1, eightli range. He m., 170!), Sarah I'ierce of Clielmsford, said to be 
a relative of (Jov. I'ierce of N. II. She d. .Fuly l."). 1823. aged 77 yrs. 
Children : 

2. Betsey, h. .Sept. 17, 1771; d. June 25, 1848; m., Oct. 10, 1704. 
George Lancey. See Lancey gen. (2). 

3. Sarah, b. .Fnne 10. 177(i; d., Temple. Sept. 8, 185(t. She m.. April 
18, 1700. IMiineas Hlanchard of Milford. 

4. Anna, 1». Sept. 17. 1778; m., Nov. 21. 1700. .Joseph rheli)s. See 
Pheli»s gen. (5). 

5. ilannah. It. Fel). lo. 1781 : d.. Ma.son Village, now Greenville. Dec. 
10. 1811. 

«>. .John (7). b. .July 21. 178;{. 

7. .John («). I). .July 21. 1783; d. March 2.-). 1848. He began school 



(iENEALOGlES : 8TEVEN8. 511 

keepiiioc when eij^litui'ii yi':ii> old. and for twenty years hi.< winters were 
iliicfly duvoted to that ocrupation. He was especially skilful in the niau- 
aj^onient and <jov(!rn!nent of seliools, and many anecdotes are told of his 
success where other teachers had failed. He held oftices in the militia 
to the rank of cai)tain, and was for many years a justice of the peace. 
He served six years as one of the selectmen of Wilton, one year as town 
clerk and four years as re]tr(!S('ntative to the Legislature. In Jan., 1824, 
he removed to Mason Village, and was clerk and treasurer of the Mason 
Cotton Mills Co. until they closed up their business. He was five years 
selectman in Mason, and was elected eleven times a representative to the 
Legislature. He was moderator of the annual town meeting from the year 
182() to 1847, inclusive. His only surviving child, Mrs. Sylvia S. Ferguson 
of Brooklyn, N. V., writes as follows of her father: '* In person he was 
tall and commanding, his countenance strongly indicating talent and 
executive powtM-. In manners he combined a judge-like gravity with 
politeness and alVability of deportment. His strong intellect was early 
stimulated intf) active exercise by high aspirations. Self-culture and 
mental training, which a want of educational helps imposed, fitted him to 
act well his part in tliose public stations he was called to fill. The office 
of justice of the peace he held and in it transacted much business. His 
papers were diaracteri/ed by good penmanship, minute accuracy and 
business-like execution. As a citizen and a man he always stood in his 
lot, meeting the wants of society with a liberal spirit and a generous 
hand." He m.. June 7, 1S()7. Hannah, dau. of ]S[aj. Samuel and Lydia 
TAbbot) Lovcjoy. who d., Mason Village. Oct. 4, t8(il, aged 70 yrs. See 
AVilliam Lovejoy gtiu. (11). Children, all born in Wilton : 

8. Lydia. b. Feb. (i, 1810; d.. Monroe. la., Sept. 10, 1883. She m. 
Albert Taft. 

J). Sarah, b. Aug. 24, isil; d., Caledonia Centre. Wis., June 2, 18G2. 
She m. Aaron Felt. 

10. John, b. .Fnne 0. 1813: d., Caledonia Centre. Wis., Oct. 5, 1807. 
He m. Sarah Keyes. 

11. Sylvia, b. Aug. 20, isi.i. .She m. .lames Ferguson, who d., Brook- 
lyn, N. v., Fel). 10, 180!). 

12. Henry, b. Jan. 20. 1818; d., Caledonia Centre. Wis.. July 10, 1875. 
He m. Eliza Sawtelle. 

13. Sanmel Lovejoy, b. March 14, 1823: d., Oregon City. Nov. 1, 1876. 
He ni. Jennic! Straight. 



1. David Stkvens. b. June 0, ISI'J. He is a salesman in a dry goods 
store. He m., Jan. 10, 184!), Sarah F. Frencli, who d. Mardi 29, 1852. 
He m., 2d, Jan. 3, 1850, Hannah C. Baldwin. Children : 

2. Edward F., b. Jan. 7, I8.5(t: m., Dec. 2. 1875, Enuna L. Wellock. 

3. Sarah F., h. March 1!J, 1.S52 ; m.. Aug. 24, 1881, Hev. A. F. Xorcross. 

4. Julia A., b. Dec 24. 1S5!I; m.. Aug. 24, 1881, I'rof. Charlrs D. 
Adams. 

r>. Emma D., b. Mav 8, 1861. 



512 HISTORY or WILTON. 

STJLKS FA^llLV. 

1. RoHKHT Stiles t'liii^^nitcd from Kiiglaiul, probably Yorkshire, 
and res. in Dorchester awhile, but, in K'.C.d. is found in Kovvlcy, Mass. 
He Hi. p:ii/,al»eth Frye. by whom he had four sons and four daughters;. 
Oue of the sons : 

2. Ehknkzkw, b. Feb. 20, KIGi), settled in Middletou, Mass.. and had 
three sons, lie divided a large farm between two of tliem. one of wliom 
was : 

3. Eiu:ni:zi:i{. who settled in Middletou. Mass., m.. about 1732, Sarah 
Howe, and had six s<ins. of whom three, .Joseph, Abuer and Asa, come 
iuto the records <>f Wilton. 'I'he above facts are derived from Blood's 
History of Temple. 

4. Jos«'i)h is mentioned in the records as early as 1773. He was spoken 
of in IJurtons Diary in the Ticouderoga campaign, and the baptisms of his 
children are recorded in the church book, 177!) and 1782. We tind the 
record of a deed from .losej)!! Stiles conveying part of lot No. 13. eighth 
range, to James II ulchiuson. He lived on the place lujw owned by Dea. 
George Buss. 

o. Abner (7). d. March 4. 17!»1. aged .11 yrs. 
G. Asa (11). 

7. AuNKH (5). d. March 4. 17!H, aged .il yrs. He settled on lot No. 
1.5, sixth range. He served three years as selectman, and was often 

chosen to other otHces. lie m. IJuth , who d. .June 20, 1>S24, aged 

88 yrs. (/hildren ; 

8. Betty, I). Oct. i», ]7(;;}; m.. May 22. 17!)2, Asa Stiles. 

{). .John, b. March 13, 17()7 ; d. Feb. (I, 1S24. He settled on the home- 
stead, was a good townsman and an honest, kind and obliging neighbor. 
In attempting to sto^t a runaway colt that was attached to a sleigh, the 
end of tlie shaft struck his side, breaking several of his ribs, from which 
injury lie d. a few days after. He m., Sept. 18. 1701. Sally Sheldon. 

10. Kulh, I). Oct. 7, 1772; m.. .July 1). 17!i7. .James Hutchinson. See 
George lluti-hinson gen. (3). 

11. A.-)A (0), of Middletou, Mass., bought of Joseph Putnam the west 
half of lot No. 20, tenth range, it biiing the original northwest corner of 
Wilton, liefore the slip w'as taken oil' to foiin the town of Temple: deed 
dated Oct. 14, 1782. (Jtiorge Jattrey of rortsmouth conveyed to Asa Stiles 
of Temple, and Asa Stil(!s to Asa Stiles. Juu., lot No. IS. eighth range, the 
deeds being resp.'ctively dated, Ai)ril 2. 17!»1. and Oct. IT). 17'.ll. This is 
one of iJie very few farms now owned by the descen<lants of those who 
purchased of the original [iroprietors. He m. Hiddah Bixby. who was 1). 
Oct. 28, 1740, and d. .Ian. 13, 1S23. Children, born in :Middleton: 

12. Asa (IH), b. Nov. 10. 17(;.-). 

13. Ebenezer (25), b. Aug. 28, 17(;!i. 

11. Iluidah, b. Dec. 2s, 1772; m. Kidd<'r. 

1.'). Olive, b. Aug. (I, 177(>; unm. 

Ki. Fanny, b. March 30. 1778; m. Oliver Whiting. Jun. 

17. David. Ii. Dec. 22, 177ii: d., aged !>0 yrs. He res. at diftereut 




^^^^^Me? 



N6L10TVPE PRINTING CO., 



GENEALOGIES : STILES. 513 

times ill Temple, Lyndeborough, Milford aud Wilton. He wa-s for many 
ycais a justic-c of the peace, and held town otlices in Temple and I.ynde- 
borongh. lie was nuieh employed in survejing land and rnnning lines, 
was the administrator of many estates, and for many winters taught 
sehool. At one of the school examinations he composed a poem to be 
read called " The Pedagogue's Complaint," the first stanza of which ran 
thus: 

" Does any one desire to know 

What honest calling here below 
Pcrjilfxcs most with care? 

I'd tell liiiii quick, the Pedagogue, 

Wlietliti- an lioucst iiiiin or rogue, 
I'artukos the greatest share." 

He m. Elizabeth Mack of Londonderry, who d., ^lont Vernon, aged 95 
yrs. See Mack gen. (13). 

18. Asa (12), b. Nov. 10, 1765. He was a farmer and blacksmith, 
and for several years kept a small store. He res. on lot No. 18, eighth 
range, and built the house now owned by his grandson, Joseph \V. Stiles. 
In 1823 he held the ollice of selectman, lie was a small man, close knit 
and very quick. Anecdotes are told of the pluck and spirit of the little 
man wlieu he carried olV the palm of triumph and victory. He m.. May 
22, 1702, Uuth Stiles, lie in., 2d, Sept., 1802, 3irs. Abigail (llarwood) 
Carson. He in., 3d, Nov. 21, 1822, Mary Dascomb. See Dascoinb gen. 
(10). Children: 

19. Asa (30), b. April 27, 1794. 

20. Betsey, b. April, 1798; m. David Blood; res. in Mason. 

21. Tolly, b. June 7, 1800; m. Royal Blood. 

22. Nancy, b. Nov. 25, 1803 ; m. Gilbert Tapley. See Tapley gen. (8). 

23. Abigail, b. April 7, 1805; in., Sept. 4, 1827, El»eiiezer Davidson, 
who was a machinist and res. in Connecticut. 

24. Sarah, b. Oct. 4, 1800; m. Reuben Daniels, who was a machinist 
and res. in Vermont. 

25. Ebexezer (13), b. Aug. 28, 1709. He lived on the farm that is 
now the northeast corner of Temple. Mr. Blood in his History of Temple 
says he m. thn^e wives, and lived and d. in Temple, leaving two sons and 
one dan. ^Ve find that he was taxed as a res. of Wilton in 1800, and in 
the live years previous. The name of his wife was Sarah. Children, as 
given in the Wilton records : 

20. Sarah, b. July 17, 1794. 

27. Polly, b. May 8, 1796. 

28. El)euezer, b. May 9, 1798. 

29. Alice, b. May lo', 1800. 

30. Asa (19), b. April 27, 1794; d. Oct. 2, 1874. He res. on th(> home- 
stead, to which he made a large addition. He was a successful farmer, a 
good townsman and an obliging neighbt)r. He was selectman for two 
years. He in., Dec. 2, 1819, Polly Tapley, who d. Nov. 15, 1857. See 
Tapley gen. (2). He m., 2d, Lucinda Blanchard of Lyndeborough. He 
m., 3d, Mrs. Parwell. C'hildren: 

31. Joseph Warren, b. Dec. 9, 1821. He is a farmer aud res. on the 
homestead. He m., Nov. 29, 1860, Nancy Gray. 



514 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

32. lltMiry (37). h. May 31, 1S21. 

33. Mary Ami, h. Feb. 12, 1S2G: iii . Mairh 1 1, 1S50. Honuou llopkius, 
a iiiiller. 8ee Hopkins <>ou. (3). 

34. David Tapley (45), h. Dec. S, 1827. 

35. Kebewa Jane, b. Juno 19, 1S31 ; d. Oct. 2.5, 1S.")4. 

36. Harriet P^lizabcth (53), b. Nov. 13, 1834. 

37. Hkxky (32), b. May 31, 1824; he is a bla«.k*inith and ros. in 
Lyndoborou>?h. lie m., Aug. 20. 1S4!). llai-liel A., dan. of Isaac and 
Hannah 1'. biddings. Children: 

38. I.uella A., b. Oct. 18, 18.jU. 

39. llattie M., b. July 9, 1852. 

40. Flora E., b. April 28, 185G. 

41. Esther E., b. July 13, 1858. 

42. Etta F., b. March 10, 186G. 

43. Ernest I., b. May 13, 1869. 

44. Ada M., b. July 2, 1874. 

45. David Tapley (34), b. Dec. 8, 1827; ui., 8ept. 10. 1854, Laura II. 
Caprou. Children : 

46. Eddie L., b. Nov. 21, 1857; drowned June 18. 18G0. 

47. Ida M., b. Aug. 12, 1859; ni.. July 15, 1877, Edwin F. Frye. See 
Frye gen. (52). 

48. John Asa, b. May 8, 18G1 ; m., Nov. 13, 1883, Mary Dcvine. 

49. Frank A., b. June G, 1SG3. 

50. William A., b. May 2, 18G5; ni.. June 19, 1884, Josephine riiilips. 

51. Charles A., b. June 13, 1868. 

52. llattie A., b. Ai)ril 19, 1870. 

53. llAUKiin- Elizabeth (36). b. Nov. 13, 18;)4 ; ni.. Nov. 20, bs.v;. 
Moses M. Balcli, a nuUer. They liave res. in Wcare, Temple and New 
Ipswich. Children : 

54. Anna J. (Balch), b. Oct. 11, 18.58. 

55. Ella M. (Balch), b. July 3. 18G2; m.. June 24. 1883. Albert K. 
Walker. 

56. Abbie L. (Balch), 1). Feb. 1, 1870. 

SU31NEB FAMILY'. 

1. Dai, I, AS SiMXKK, b., Nashua, March 9. 1817, lias been a res. of 
Wilton nearly all the time since liis marriage. He is a house i)ainter and 
paper hanger. He in., Nov. IG, 1868, Anna F. Rogers, b., Weare. Aug. 
20,1849. Cliildren: 

2. Lula Frances, b. Jan. 31, 1870. 

3. llattie Fleeman, b. Nov. 14, 1871. 

4. Grace May, 1). July 18, 1875. 

5. Elmore Flint, h. May 15, 1878; d. Feb. 21. 1879. ' 

6. Myrta Louisa. I). June 17, 1881. 

I'Al'LEV FAMILY. 

1. Eli.iaii Tai'EEY, d. Oct. 9, 1842, aged 77 yrs. He came to Wilton 
from Dauvcrs, Mass., with his wife and three children, and bought of 



GENEALOGIES : TAKBEL. 515 

.Sumucl M* linicr.sou lot Xo. 17, ninth range, now a part of the County 
Farm; the deed dated, Nov. 22, 17'J'J, and the consideration, S1250. He 
was a farmer, a <?ood neiglibor, frank and lionest in hU dealings, and it 
was remarked of liim that no one was more free from deceit i»f any kind. 
For several of the last years of his life lie was lame, and worked at making 
trunks. His wife, Rebecca, d. Aug. 1, 184G, aged 7!J yrs. Children: 

2. Polly, m. Dec. 2, 1819, Asa .Stiles. See Stiles gen. (30). 

3. Eliab (5), d. April 18, 1833, aged 30 yrs. 

4. Gilbert (8), d. in Woburu, Mass. 

5. Eliau (3), d. April 18, 1838, aged 39 yrs. He wns for several 
years engaged in teaming, and for a time owned the Hutchinson mill. 
Soon after his death his family left Wilton. He m., Nov., 1821, Mary 
Farrar, who d., Worcester, Mass., Sept. (5, 18G5, aged 70 yrs. Children: 

6. George. 

7. Charles. 

8. Gilbert (4), d. in Wuburn, Mass., at the liome of his oldest daugh- 
ter. He lived on the farm with his father. After the death of his parents 
he sold his farm, and removed to Clinton, Mass., where he kept a hoard- 
ing house. About the time he sold his farm he had a severe paralytic 
shock. He res. a few years in Milford, and while there had tlie small- 
pox. He m. Xancy Stiles. See Stiles gen. (22). Children: 

9. Abbie A., m. A. J. I'arker. See Josiah Parker gen. (29). 

10. Harriet IJ., m. J. F. Boynton of Milford. 

11. IJodney, workeil at the tin business in Wilton. While at w<jrk on 
a liuuse he fell, and injured himself so much that he d. in a few days. He 
m. Adaline Farwell of Milford. They had two daughters, both deceased. 

12. F. Jane, m. John Bruce of Worcester, Mass. 

13. Fanny, m. S. Weston. 

14. M. Louise, m. Nathan Hutchinson of Milford. 

15. Sarah M., deceased. 

We have been unable to procure further dates. 

rAKBj:LL, oi; takble. families. 

1. Chajujcs Takuei.l was a resident of Lyndeborough until March, 
18(57, and served one or more years as one of the selectmen of Lyndebor- 
ough. He res. in Wilton nine years and then returned to Lyndeborough. 
He m., Nov. 19, ls.")4, Enniia F. Tyler. See Tyler gen. (27). Children : 

2. Nelo W., b. Oct. 2.5, IS.m. He lived in Lyndeborough for two 
years: m.. Ai)ril 9. 1S79. Anna Livermore Kimball. See Kimball gen. 
"(66). 

3. Fred. 11., b.. Wilton, July 21, 1870. 



1. Lltiieu a. Tauuee, b. Brookline. lu Nov., 1852, he came witli 
liis family from Fitchl)urg, Mass., to West Wilton, where he has since 
resided. He is a farmer and has traded considerably in real estate. He 
m.. May 2, 1842, Louise Farnsworth. Children: 



516 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

2. .fuhii E., b., Erookliiic, May KJ, 1S4;J ; d. Feb. 9, 1S72. lie enlisted 
iti a Mass. re<^t. and served durin<; the war. On .June 2S, 18(j(i. lie fell 
from the third story of a buildiii^^ in Charlestown, Mass., and his lower 
limbs were entirely paralyzed by the injury tlien received. He m., Dec. 
.5, lS<i5, Charlotte E. Terry of Fitchburg, Mass., who d. Nov. 27, 1S6G. 

3. Emma J., b., (Jroton, Mass., June 23, 181."); d. Au<;. lo, 1847. 

4. Mary E., b. Feb. 4, 1851 ; d. Feb. 8, 1853. 

5. Eldora, b. Dee. 20, 1852; m., May 24. 1S74. William J. Putnam, 
and res. in Nashua. See Putnam gen. (300). 

G. (Jeorgo W., b. Feb. 10, 1850. 
7. Delora, b. .Tan. 2(1, 1800. 

T(3WNE FAMILY. 

1. Thomas TowMi was in Capt. Benjamin Taylor's eo. in the Winter 
Hill campaign, and also in Capt. Goss's co. at Bennington. He ni. Sarah, 
dau. of John and Abigail Burton. Children : 

2. Eli, b. Aug. 10, 1774. 

3. David Burton, b. Oct. 5, 1775. 

4. 3Ioses, b. June 2, 1778. 

5. Abel, b. Sept. 1>, 177!). 

6. Samuel, b. June It), 1782. 

7. Francis I'aine, b. May 7, 1784. 

8. Abigail Harvey, b. Dec. 18, 1785. 

TOWNSEND FAMILV. 

1. Dakius ToWNSJiNU, d. July 7, 18.59, aged 75 yrs. He canie from 
Bolton, Mass., to AVilton in 1813, and eommenct'd hat-making on the spot 
where John Cram settled. He continued in that business until he bought 
of John Mack the farm now owned b}' his son, Albert Townsend. He 
m., 1823, Pamclia Peabody of Castleton. Vt.. who d. Marcli 5. 1885, aged 
82 yrs. Children : 

2. William, b. Nov., 1824; d. July 15, 1825. 

3. Francis P., b. March, 1828 ; d. Sept. 4, 1829. 

4. Albert, b. Aug. 23, 1840; unm. He lives on the homestead, to 
which he has made large additions. 

TYLER FAMILY. 

1. Pahkku Tylkk, b., Boxford, Mass.; d., Townsend. aged 84 yrs. 
He purcliased, in 1803, the farm in Wilton now owned by William Abbot. 
I'dtnam Tyler says that liis father, with his t'amily, cattle, sheep and 
liogs, started one morning in Oct., 1803, from Leominster, Mass., for 
Wilton, but did not arrive until nearly midnight, and that lie, then ten 
years old, walked and assisted in driving tlie stock. Mr. Tyler left Wil- 
ton in 1820. He in. Hannah Flint, I). Danvers, Mass. He m.. 2d, Lucy 
(Jiddings, b., Lunenburg, Mass., 1707. Children: 

2. Flint, b. Nov. 2, 1782. 



GENEALOGIES : TYLEli. 517 

3. Aphin, I). Nov. 22. 17S4; d. Sept. 20. 1800. She m.. Juiu' 4, ISOO. 
William Abbot. 

4. IL-vnnali, b. Oct. 20, 178(1. 

5. Parker, b. Oct. 7, 1788. Ho left Wilton ^oou after his inarriasfe. 
lie ni.. Dec. 28, 1811, Abi,o;ail Buss. See Silas Buss jren. (5). 

6. Seth Taysoii. b. April 21). 1701. lie went from Wilton to IJindge, 
and from there to Leominster. >rass., wliere he d. lie nr. Sally (iray. 
See Oray gen. (28). 

7. Putnam (14), b. Sept. 2f), 179.'}. 

8. Laura, b. Xov. 17, 179.5. 
}>. Louisa, b. Nov. 17, 179:). 

10. Miriam, I). .Tan. 23, 1798: m.. Sept. .!(). 181!). .Tonathan Keyes. See 
Keyes g-en. (42). 

11. Levi (23), b. Oct. 22, 1800. 

12. Aphia, first child by second wife. b. Xov. 0, 1800; m. Frederic 
Wilder. 

13. Asa, b. July 31, 1809. 

14. PiTNAM (7), b. Sept. 20, 1793. lie learned the carpenter's trade 
of Aaron K. Putnam. Soon after he wa.s twenty-one, he went to Georgia 
and worked there and in other southern states for several years. lie res. 
in Wilton a few years, then i)urchased land and a water privilege in Mil- 
ford, liad built a dam and was about to erect a mill, when the unprei-e- 
dented ice freshet of 1835 entirely swept away tlie improvements lie liad 
made. About thirty years ago he removed to Marlow,, wliere lie still 
lives at the rii)e age of ninety-five yrs. He m.. Xov. 20, 1810. Lucy 
Seaver. b., Townsend, Dec. 0, ISIS. Cliildren : 

lo. Abraham Putnam, b. Sept. 13, 1841 : d. Sept. 1.*). 1844. 

16. Lucy L., b. Oct. 7, 1842. 

17. Wiliiam T., b. Feb. 20, 1844. 

15. Mary Frances, b. Dec. 12, 184.-). 

19. Almana, b. June 2.-), 1847. 

20. Andrew Jackson, b. Jan. 8, 18.'>2. 

21. Benjamin Franklin, b. July 12, 18.-)4; res. in .Marlow. 

22. Hannah Flint, b. Mareli 0,' IS.IO. 

23. Lkvi (11), b. Oct. 22, 1800; d. May 20, 1870. He res. in Wiltmi 
until about 1S40, when he removed to South Lyndeborough an<l I)uilt the 
mill near the forest road. He was a carpenter and millwright. He held 
olllces in the militia to the rank of captain in the cavalry of the 22d IJegt. 
He m., Sept. 27, 182."), Rhoda Petteugill. See Pettengill gen. (1(>). 
( hildren : 

24. Sarah B., b. Dec. 19, 1820; m., (X-t. 2."), 181!), AI)el F. Boynton. 

25. Levi Andrew (2J)), b. April 17, 1828. 

2(J. Phoda ^L, b. Xov. 29, 1829; m., Dee. 14. 18.-)2, Jonathan P. itich- 
ardson, who d. in the rebel prison, Danville. Va., Xov. 17, 1804. 

27. Emma F., b. June 17. 1S34 : m.. Xov. 1!), IS;!!, ("Iiarles Tarbell.' 
See Tarbell gen. (1). 

28. Erastu.s F., b. .Sept. 20. 1844 ; d. Feb. 21. 1S4.-). 



518 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

29. Levi Andrew (25), b. April 17, 182S. After his luarriago lie 
lived for several years in I.yncleborouojh, hut he now res. in AVilton. lie 
is a carpenter. lie ni., Dee. 24, IS.").}, Hannah I). Curtis, b., T.yndebor- 
ough. June 20, IS,'?;"). She was an invalid for some years, and d. Aui?. 20. 
1884. He m., 2d, April, 1880, Mrs. Franees A. Bales. Children : 

:{0. Tsabelle V., b. Jan. 27, 18;").-) : ni. J(>ionie li. Shedd of Peterborough. 

31. Anna V., b. May 28, IS')*). 

32. Olivia B.. b. July l."), 1808. 

I PHAM FAMIIA'. 

1. Ezra Upham came to Wilton from Maiden about 1700. He d. 
Jan. 12, 1831, aged 72 yrs. His farm was jiart of lot Xo. 12, ninth range, 
now owned by his great-grandson, Abner B. Holt. What was tlie m.iiden 
name of his first wife, or the date of her death, we do not know. She had 
one child, a .son, Ezra. He m., 2d, Feb. 1, 1708. Sally Abbot, who d. Nov. 
5. 18.-)2, aged 83 yrs. Child: 

2. Ezra (3), b. Xov. 24, 1783. 

3. Ezra (2), b. Nov. 24, 1783; d. Feb. 10, 1808; m. Bethiah Burnap, 
Avho d. March 3, 1874, aged 89 yrs. Children : 

4. Sarah W., b. Feb. 23, 1800; m., Dec, 1820, Nathaniel B. Holt. 
.'.. Bethiah, b. June 11, 1811 ; m., June 4, 18;U, Abner Holt. 

0. Ezra Abbot, b. Oct. IS, 1813; res. in Arlington, :Mass. 
7. Clement, b. Jan. 10, 1810; res. in Chelmsford, Mass. 

H. Adaline, b. Oct. 0, 1810; m., June 5, 18.30, Hermon Wrigh*:. 
9. Almira, b. June 11, 1822; m., March 21, 184;"), Abner Holt. 
10. Lorenzo, b. Nov. 30, 182;'3; d. July 11, 1847. 

WALLACE FAMILY. 

1. George \V. Wallace, son of Pobert Burns Wallace, was b., 
Milford. 183.->. He was associated for several years with Joseph Newell 
in the clothing business in Wilton, and since 1801 has carrietl it on by 
himself. He was one of the unfortunate ones who were twice l)urned out. 
The Masonic Hall had been in the secoiul story of his building; but wlien 
he rebuilt after the second fire, he erected a building of but one story, 
which he appropriates entirely to his own business. He has for niany 
j-ears been town treasurer. He m., 18.53, Mary J. Bullard of Hancock. 

WATSON FAMILY. 

1. Isaac Watson came to Wilton from Amherst, and to Amherst 
from Cambridge, Mass. We have ascertained but few facts in relation to 
his family. He lived on the i)lace now owned l)y ("yrus O. Whitney. :ind 
had three children. Betsey. Polly and IJcbccca. 

WHITE FAMILY. 

1. Charles H. Whitk came to Wilton fn.in :\!<.idlonlM>rough in is:)7. 
and lived for some years on that pait of the I/ivermon- farm now owned 



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GENEALOGIES : WIIITIXG. 519 

by T.oreiizo Graj-. In April, ISCJ, he boujjht tliP Flint fann, where he 
has siiH-e resided. lie ni., Nov. 27, 1S.')0, Al)by Frances, dau. of Charles 
and Lydia J. Spaldinj;. See Isaae Si)aldino; o^en. (IS). Children: 

2. Kniina S., b. May 20. ISoH; in.. Oct., ISS."), Willard \. (Iriflin. 

3. Carroll Spalding. 1). July .'50, ISfiO. He has a milk route from Bed- 
ford to Manehester. 

4. .Jennie Frances, b. July 25. 1SG4. 

5. Charles AVoodbury, b. Oct. 12, ISfiS. 

WIIITIXC FAMILY. 

1. Samikl Wiiitixc was b.. Boston, Lincolnshire, England, Xov. 
20, l.*>0:: d., Lynn, Mass., Dec. 11, 1079, His family was of good social 
standing, his father and two brothers having held the olllce of mayor of 
Boston. He received the degree of A. B., lOlfi. and of A. U., 1G20, from 
Emanuel College, Cambridge Cniversity. He soon after took holy orders. 
He was I'ector of Lj'im Regis from 1G2.'] to 1020, and was obliged to resign 
his post tor non-conformity with the bishojjs. He was next settled as 
rector over the parish of Skirbeck, near Boston. Being still anno}'ed by 
the authorities of the church for his liberal religious opinions, he came to 
America, arriving in Boston ]May 20, 1030. Here he was settled, Xov. 8, 
10:50, as pastor of the First Ch. at Lynn, Mass., where he remained till liis 
death. He m., 2d (his tirst marriage is not given), at Boston, Eng., Aug. 
0. 1029, Elizabeth St. John, sister of Oliver St. John, Lord Chief Justice 
of England in the time of Oliver Cromwell. For an account of their 
lives and for certain genealogical tables, see the Memoir of TJev. Samuel 
Whiting, I). D., and of his wife, Elizabeth St. John, by William Whiting. 
They had six children, of whom one was : 

2. Samlkl, who was b., Skirbeck, England, March 2."), 1().3.3, and d. 
Feb. 28, 1712-13. lie grad., Ilarv. Coll., IG.kJ. Having first prepared him- 
self for the ministry, he was settled, in 10.">8, over the parish in Billerica, 
Mass., comprising twenty-five families. Billerica was then a frontier set- 
tlement, Mr. Whiting being only six years behind the earliest pioneers. 
For his honorable life, see the History of Billerica by IJev. Henry A. 
Ilazen. He m., Xov. 12, 10.10, Dorcas, dau. of Leonard Chester of Weth- 
ersfield, Conn. They had eleven children, of whom one : 

3. Olivkh, b,, Billerica, Xov. 8, 100.'); d. Dec. 22, 17;iO. He was 
representative, town clerk, selectman and justice of the peace. See 
Ilazen's History. He m., Jan. 22, 1089-90, Anna, dau. of Jonathan Dan- 
forth, a leading citizen, by whom he had nine children, one of whom : 

4. Em-.azak, b., Billerica, July 2."), 1707; fell dead in the road from 
paralysis, 1780. He was forced to leave Billerica, by public opinion, for 
having married the widow of his brother, Benjamin, whose maiden name 
w.is Dorothy Crosby. lie removed to Pelham, where he was chosen 
town clerk at the first town meeting, July 21, 1740, sixteen days after tJie 
incorporation of the town. He was town clerk two j'ears and selectman 
two years. He is last mentioned in the records of Pelham under date of 
1700. He came to Temple, but, seemingly, later than his son, Oliver, in 



520 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

whoso house he lived. lie taught school and was thought to be very 
learned. Children : 

5. Benjamin, b., Pelhani, June 17, 174:5: d. Jan. 8, 17.")4. 

6. Eleazar, b., Pelhani, Aug. 1."), 174.">. 

7. Sarah, b., Pelham, Xov. 18, 1747. 

8. Oliver (10), called T.ieut. Oliver, b.. Pelham, April G, 17r)0. 

9. Xathan (17), twin brother of Oliver, b.. Pelham, April G, 17r)0. 

10. Oi.iVKiJ ^8), b., Pelham, April G, K.'iO; d. Sept. 2S, 1S2{». He 
removed to Temple and settled on lot No. 5, sixth range, before 1780. 
He bought, Jan. 27, 1787, eighty-one acres of lot No. 18, tenth range, 
in the Wilton addition to Temple. lie was a farmer, millwright, and 
land speculator. lie m.. May .'5, 1774, Martha Abbot of Andover. 
Children : 

11. Patty, b., Andover, IMass., July 27, 177.^); d. Aug. !i. 1778. 

12. OHver (23), b.. Temple, Jan. .">, 1778. 

13. Xathan Abbot (30). b.. Temple, April 20, 1787. . 

14. Benjamin (35), b., Temple, April l.'J, 1789. 

15. George (40), b. Feb. 16, 1791. 

16. David (44), b. April 22, 179.3. 

17. Xathan (9), twin brother of Oliver, b., Pelham, April G, 1750. 
He participated in the battles of Bunker Hill 
in Cornish, thence removed to Thetford. Vt. 

18. Elijah, b, 1789; d. July 14, IS.VI. 

19. Dorothy, b., Cornish, March 14, 179 
April 19, 1825, Ebenezer Killam. She ni 
Wheeler. 

20. Xathan. 

21. A daughter who became a Shaker. 

22. A daughter who m. Whipple of ^Falone, X. Y. 

23. Olivei! (12), b.. Temple, .Tan. 5, 1778. He bought, March 28, 
1799, of his father, for .$1,.")00, a part of lot Xo. 18. ninth range, in ^^■ilton, 
wliich was the family homestead until sold to nillsl)()rougli Co. for a 
poor farm. He was a farmer, a leading man and rich for liis time. He 
was selectman for tlve years. He m., Jan. 2. 1800. Fanny Stiles. See 
Stiles gen. (16). Children: 

24. Oliver, b., AVilton, Feb. 22, 1801 ; d. .Fune .{, 180;i. 

25. Fanny, b., AVilton, March 17, 1807; d. .Inly 1(1. 18;{0. She m.. 
June 5, 1828, Ephraim Whiting Blood. 

26. David (47), b. Aug. 2G, 1810. 

27. .Martha, b. Aug. 7. 1812; d. >Iay 1, 1818. 

28. Hannah, b. .June 12, 1814; m., April 1, 1845, Jonathan Bragg. 

29. Sar.ah, b. April ;j, 181G; m.. Aug. 2, 1841, Jonathan Parkhurst. 
See Parkhurst gen. (35). 

30. Xathan Aiuuvr (13), b. Ai)rii 20. 17s7; d. .lime 2, 18G8. He was 
a farmer and undertaker of large jobs. In April, I8:n, he renioved to 
Cicero, X. Y., where h<' d. He m., April 2, 1811. Betsey Blood. See 
Blood gen. (8). Children: 



and Benn 


ington. He settled 


Children 


1 : 


->; d. Dee 


. :{. 1S70. She m.. 


. 2(1, Ai)r 


il 29. ISIG. .Fosiah 





ryPE PRINTING CO BOSTON 



GENEALOGIES : WHITING. 521 

31. Betsey, b. .Tan. 24, ISl.'J ; d., Cicero. Auo;. S. 184(i. She in.. Wilton. 
Xov. 7, 18.W, .T.-vnies (liandler. See Chandler o-en. (33). 

32. Xathan, I). Xov. 7, 1.S14; a farmer and leading citizen. He ni., 
Feb. IG, 1S.")4, :MariIda Ball of Cicero, where he lived. 

33. Elvira, h. April fi, 1820. Home in Cicero. She m.. March 7, 1844, 
Theodore Voung. 

34. Oliver (53), h., Cicero, May .">, 18.S2. 

35. Bkn.iamin (14), 1)., Temple, April V.i, 178i»: d. Jan. 2;{, 1850. He 
lived in Temple on lot Xo. 18. tenth range, and was a farmer and trader. 
He m.. Jnne 18. 1811, Kebecca lilood. Children : 

30. Francis, b. March ;">. 1812; d., AVilton, Dec. !i, 187!i. lie was a 
farmer and town ollicer, and lived in Temple most of his life. He m.. 
June 24, 1848, Eliza B. Williams of Temple. 

37. (xeorge, b. Jan. 31, 181G; a farmer, res. in Xew Ipswich. He ni. 
I^utli D. Searle. 

38. Benjamin Orville, b. Feb. 24, 1821 : d. Oct. li», 184.). He ni. Mary 
Farrar. 

39. Kel)ecca Jane, b. Oct. G, 1828. She m. Adam It. Searle. She m., 
2d, Feb. il, 1881, John Charles Fremont Wheeler. 

40. GKOlUiK (15), b. Feb. IG, 1701 ; d. Sept. V.i. 1822. A store keeper 
in Boston. He m., 181.S, Betsey Searle. Children: 

41. Maria A., b. Sept. I.'), 181G; d. Xov. 24. 184!t. She m. Dwight 
Boyden. 

42. Elizabeth S., b. Dee. 1, 1818. She m. Asahel Clapp. 

43. George W., b. Jan. IS, 1821 ; d. at sea. 

44. David (IG), b. April 22, 1793; d. Feb. 7, 1827. He was a store 
keeper in Boston. He m., June 1, 181;"), Polly Farrar. Clnldren : 

45. Caroline, b. .Ian. 28, 1818. A teacher in Xew York City. 

46. Mary .Jane, b. Ai)ril 17, 1820; d. Oct. 23, 18G0. A teacher in Xew 
York City. 

47. David (20), b. Aug. 2G, 1810. The founder of the milk-eontracting 
business between Wilton and Boston. For a sketch of Ins life see page 
•27'). He m., Oct. ."i, 18;{0, Emma Spalding. See Isaac Si)alding gen. (t>). 
Children : 

48. Frances Emma, b., 'JVmple. Sept. 13, 1831. She m., Oct. 13, 18r)2, 
William Hazen Spencer, and res. in Lexington, Mass. 

45). Harvey Augustus (63), b., Fitchburg, Mass., Oct. 27, 18.33. 

50. Maria Ann, b., Wilton, March 5, 1837. Home in TiOuisville. Ky. 
She m., Aug. 6, 1SG3, Fayette S. Van Alstine, who d. Oct. 2!), 1870. 

51. George Oliver (70), b., Wilton, March 20, 1841. 

.52. Elizal)eth Mary, b., AVilton, March 10, LS4G. Home in Chicago. 
She m., Oct. 12, 18Gi), David C. Bradley, who d. Oct. 25, 188G. 

53. Oi.ivKK (34), b,, Cicero, X. Y., May 5, 1832; a farmer; res. in 
Cicero. He m., Sept. 4, 18."), Cornelia Hall. Children, all born in Cicero : 

54. Orville A., b. April 2!i, 18.-)7; d. Aug. 8, 18G1. 

55. Alfred I)., b. .Sejjt. '.», 18,-)'.i: d. April .">. 1873. 
.56. George O. (74). b. Sept. 1. 1800. 



522 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

57. -Mfirio A., 1). Miiivh (i. isd.}. Iloinc in Kucliil. X. V. Slie in., 
Sept. 7, 1SS2. Woodanl Pool. 

oH. Emogoiie. I). May .SO, isci : .1. .M;iivli :!1. is;7:i. 

5». Kittio. 1». Nov. 14, 18(!(;. 

GO. ('lara))ol, h. Doe. S, ISTO; in.. Foh. 17. lSS(i, T.ako Tioirp. .sjic res. 
in Hrowpiton, N. ^■. 

til. Julia, b. Oct. G, 187:5 : d. Ai)iil 7, 187!l. 

02. Tilla L., I). Fol). 28, 1870; d. March 7, 1877. 

63. IlARVKV AuGLSTis (4«). I)., Fitflihuig, Mass.. Oct. 27. 18.1.*{. ITis 
home is in Wilton, wliore he is ono^ao^od in tlio inillv. Inmhor, and p:rain 
husinos.s, a.s one of tlie firm of I). Wliitino; Sc Sons, and is a leadinji: eitizen. 
lie m., Sept. 20, 18.55, Mary E. Kiinhall. See Kiinhall g-eii. (4«). Cliil- 
dren : 

«4. Isaac Spuldiii"-. It.. WiUoii. Dec. 7. IS.'.S: >,M-ad.. Ilarv. Coll.. 1882, 
and studied law. 

65. (ieorge (76), b., Wilton, Feb. l(i, 1801. 

66. John Kimball, b.. Wilton, Jan. 22, ISO!}, and is engaged in the milk 
business. 

67. Frances, b., Wilton. June 20, 1808. 

68. David, b., Wilton, July 7, 1S70. 

69. Charles Frederic, b., Wilton, July 27. 187."). 

70. (JF.onfiK Omvkk (51), b., Wilton, March 20, 1841. lie res. in 
Lexington, Mass., and is one of the ])artners in the firm of 1). \\liiting & 
Sons. lie m.. May 1, 180.5, Laura M. Bowers. Children: 

71. Emma Spalding, b., Wilton, July 4, 1807. 

72. Jessie Bowers, b., AVilton, Jan. 4. 1870. 

73. Grace, b., Lexington, Mass., July l.'{. 1875. 

74. Gkorok O. (56), b. Sept. 1, 1800. A tarmer and res. in Cicero, N. 
Y. He m., Dec. 7, 188;{, Nina Miller. Child: 

75. Lurella D., b., Cicero. X. V., Xov. 5, 1885. 

76. Ceokck (65), b. Feb. 10, 1801. Home in Wilton, and i< engaged 
in the business of D. Whiting i^- Sons. He ni.. .Ian. 10. 18S,!. Mary rsnltcl 
Goddard. Child: 

77. .Fames Goddard. h.. Wilton. Feb. 5, 1884. 

WIIITXKV FAMll-.IKS. 

1. l?UHAi:i> WiiiTXKV res. on lot \o. 7, ■seventh r:inge; was set-ond 
sergeant in Capt. William Barron's co. in Ibe campaign at 'riconderoga, 
1770: served at Saratoga, 1777, and in the expedition to If. I. in 1778. He 

was last taxed in AN'ilton in 17!)5. Fie m. SaraFi . who d. Feb, 10. 

177.'{. He m., 2d, Hann.ah Holt. See Holt gen. (54). Children: 

2. Frichard, b. June 25. 1770. 

3. Israel, b. July 4. 1771. 

4. Timotliy Holt, b. Xov. 21. 1770. 

5. KiK'iiezer, 1). July .*{, 1778. 

6. .Vbraliam, It. Jan. 8, 1780. 

7. Naac. b. .Fan. 21. 17S2. 



GENEALOGIES : WILSON. 523 



S. .lai'ol), b. .1:111. 1."), 17S4; d. .Tiily !•. 17S.1 

y. Haiiiiali. 1). Alio;. l.">, ITS."). 

10. Sar.ih liuttorliohU 1). Xov. 1. 1787. 

11. Solomon. 1». Au^. 2(i, 1700. 



1. CYRrs (). WlU'lNKV \V!is 1)., Tl.irtfonl, Vt., Xov. 17, 1S:!7. Me 
ciilisroil ill tlio Sixth Kcjit.. Vt. V., :intl rooiilistcd as a votcraii. lit' was 
\voiiii(U'(l at lour tliilcroiit liiiios. IIo caiuo to Wilton to res. in ISOO, and 
now liv(>s on what is callod the old Watson i.lace. He in., Dec. 10, 180S. 
I.ydia Hannah, dau. of Saimiol •iiul l^ydia (i'litnain) (Joldsinith. See 
Coidsinith gen. (25). Clnldren : 

2. Henry G.. h. April 20, 1S70. 

3. James E.. b. Sept. 18, 1873. 

4. Herbert S., b. Auji'. 28. 187ii. 

WILSON FAMILIES. 

1. Abikl Wilson, b., Andover, .Mass., 1700; d. July 20, 1821. He 
served several years in the army of the Hevolution. Soon after the 
close of the war he settled in the south part of Eyiideborou<i;h. Soon 
after his marriage he removed to Wilton to the farm originally occupi«'d 
by Jacob rntnam in 17.'59. He was chosen selectman in 1770, and was 
continued in the oflice for eighteen years. He also served as town clerk 
nineteen years. He was several years representative to the TiCglslature. 
He held oflices in the militia to the rank of colonel. He was ajipointed 
justice of the court of sessions for Hillsborough Co., and held the ottice 
until his death. He was for many years a Justice of the peace, and was 
much employed in writing deeds and wills, and in settling estates. He 
111., July 8, 1780, AI)igail, dau. of Col. Philip and TTaniiah riitnam. She 
d. May 0, 18:51, aged 04. See Putnam gen. (5S). Children : 

2. Abiel, b. April 7, 1790, received a lieutenant's commission, and 
served on the northern frontier in the war of 1812 till its close. He left 
Wilton in 1817, and died soon after. 

3. Putnam (13), b. Oct. 9, 1791. 

4. James, b. Xov. 24, 179:{ : d. Aug. 21, 1790. 

5. James, b. Dec. 4, 1790. He was a physician and res. many years 
in Cuba, and d. there. He in., Feb., 1828, Elizabeth P. Wilson, and had 
one son. 

G. Abigail, b. Jan. 8, 1790; d., Wilton, Jan. 4, 18;n. She in., April 0, 
1819, Timothy B. Abbot, who lived but two or three years after his mar- 
riage. They res. in Andover, Mass., and had one son and one dau. Mrs. 
Alibot returned to Wilton after the death of her husband. 

7. Hannah, b. June 10, 1801 ; m., June, 1S2.S, Ezra Hales. See Hales 
gen. (25). 

8. An infant dau. b. April 29, 180:5; d. April .30, 180.3. 
». An infant dau. b. Ai)ril 29, 180:5 ; d. May 10. 1803. 

10. Joseph (24), b. June :5, 180]. 



524 HISTORY OF wilton. 

11. .I(.lm, 1). :S[:iy li», IsOd; ,1. Maivli •_>(), ]x:r2. Uc livt-il ii low years 
oil tlio lioiiiestoail with his hrotlicr, .losej)!). aiul then bougJit the farm on 
wliieh Timothy Dale was the first oeenpant. lie lieUl oflioes in tl»e militia 
to the rank of oaittain. lie m.. June:). IS.'U. Tolly, dau. of Oliver and 
Tatty (Holt) Terhani, who is still liviiij>'. See IN'rham ijen. (5). 

12. Tliilij), I*. Feb. S, 1S0!>: d. .Tan. .U. ISIO. 

13. TlTNAM (.t), h. Oet. !), 17!H : .1. Maivh I.i. ISTd. At the soeoml 
I'iill for troops to defend Tortsnionth in the war of 1 SI -J, he volunteered 
and served seven weeks as ensio^n in (:ii)t. William (ireo:o:"s eo., Col. John 
Steele's regt. In 1817 he was promoted to eajitain, and resigned in 1S22. 
He carried on the mill near his father's for some years. lie heeame 
intemiH'rate, and in 1S20 sold his jjioperty in Wilton, .iiid removed to 
Newport , Me., where, mueh to his eredit, he heeame a temperate', resperted 
and useful eiti/.en. lie m., July 12, 1S12, Fanny, dau. of Samuel lluteh- 
inson, who d. Feb. 2!». 1S7I. ajred S:! yrs. See Ilutehiii^on sen. (22). 
(Children: 

14. Abiel, b. Sept. 27, 1S12: he is a farmer. lie in., April 11. ISMS. 
.Sarah 1). Ward. They had one son and one dau. The son. a promising 
young man, was studying medieine, entered the army, and was appointed 
hospital sti<^ward in Washington, 1). ('.. and there deceased. 

15. Harriet, 1). Dee. 7, 1S14; d. Dee., ISdl. She m. .laeob Main, a 
farmer, who d. Oel., 1S()1. Tli(>y removed to Chieago, and had three son«^ 
and t\\ I) dan. Tiic sons all cntriiHl ilie I'liion army, and one d. in the 
war. 

1(>. Tnlnam. b., Oet. 20, ISlt;. lie is a farmer and res. in \i'wi)oit. 
-Me., on the farm whieh liis father bought and settled on in 1S2(!. ll<> ni. 
.Meribah .Main, and lias three sons and three daughters. 

17. Thilip, b. Sept. 10, ISIS. •• Me favors the n>ligion taught by 
i'hrist. love and good will to all men." lie was for several years engaged 
in the lumbering business, and was employed one summer by the govern- 
ment in surveying the boundary line between the state of Elaine and Xew 
Mrnnswii'k under the eomiiiaiKl of Kobert K. Lt>e, afterwards the gem'r.il- 
in-ehief of the ConftHlerate forces, lie was apjtointed to various positions 
on the Tenoiiseot and Keiinebee Tailroad, as purehasing agent, sub-eon- 
traetor and linally as station agent at Fast Newport, in whieh capacity lie 
lias i)(>('ii eni[)loyed thirty-three years, with the exception of two years 
when he was senator to the State Legislature. He in.. Jan. 2, 1850, Julia 
A. IJowe of Newport, Me. 

18. (Jeorge, b. Sept. 2(1, lS2tl. He is a hardware dealer and has res. in 
Brighton, Mass., over twenty years. He m. Ann 1,. White of Newport. 
.Me. . Tln'y liave one dau. 

1!>. I.ydia, b. Aug. S, 1S2:{; d., Newport, Me.. IS 11. 

20. K.inny, b. Jan. .{, 1S2(!; m. Flbridge Terkiiis, who lived in New- 
port. .Me., and d. alxnil lifteen years .after they were iii:irried. 

21. Joseph, it.. Newport. Me.. lS2!t; d. ISJl. 

22. Charles, b.. New|)(ut. IS.'U: iiiini. ; an engineer, and res, in 
l>angor. 



GENEALOUlEh ; WILSON. 525 

23. llollis, b., Nc\v]»url, IS.'J.}; lie is .1 r.iniicr .uul ics. in NCwimhI. 
He in. Ennna Flaf^jij; Lhcy hiivv. :i son and a ilaujjjlilcr. 

24. JOSKI'II (10), b. .luni- ;{, ISOI; d. l.S.S.j. He res. on the lionicstcad 
nntil Feb., 185."), wliou he icniovcd to IJnindt, Erie Co., X. V. While ho 
lived in Wilton he was .several times moderator of the town nieelin;;s, 
served three years as seieetman, and was also a justice of tlie peace. 
He m. Maria Abbot. Children, all born in Wilton : 

25. Maria, b. May 24, is;{8. 

2(). Joseph Henry, b. June 3, l.S.'il); deceased. 

27. Abie! Atij^usLus, I). Feb. 21, 1H41. 

28. All)crL Bradley, b. March 21, 1S42. 
2!). ( harles ( 'arroll, b. July 4, 1.S43. 

30. John Addison, b. Mareli 2.'), lS4r). 

31. >rarion. 



1. Daviu Wil.son, b. Feb. 0, 177'J; d. Oct. IG, 1875, aged l)(i yrs., 
S nio.s. and 10 days. He was one of eleven sons of Joshua Wilson of 
Andover, Mass. When youn<^ lie came to Lyndeborouj^h to live with 
bis uncle, Abiel Wilson (1), of preceding family, and remained with hini 
until he eame of age. He then went to Salem, Mass., and whiUi there 
held the ollice of ca[»tain of militia. In 1813 he returned to Wilton 
and bought the place now owned by his son, John D. Wilson, where he 
res. the remainder of his life. He was town treasurer consecutively for 
t(!n years after the olKce was lirst established. He was a good farmer 
and an expert horseman. He was much accustomed to " breaking colts," 
and the last one lie broke was in the winter when lie was eighty-live years 
of age. When remonstrated with for attempting it, and wariKid that 
if the colt should be ugly he could not be spry enough to managt; him, his 
rei)ly was : " 'i'he e()lt will not be ugly." He was the Wilton Jtarey. He 
m., Salem, Mass., July 2, 180!», Elizabeth Barker, who d. June 4, 18.")!. 
aged (i7 yrs. Children : 

2. David, b. April 23, 1810; d. Nov. 30, 1830. In 1830 he went to 
work in a brick yard at Castleton, N. Y., and d. there. He was a y(ning 
man of much promise. 

3. Austice, b. Feb. 3, 1812; m., May 12, 1834, Amos Abbot, and went 
as a missionary to India. Se(! sketch of Amos Abbot, page 2(55; also 
Abbot gen. (363). 

4. Elizabeth, b. Nov. (I, 1813; m., Sei)t. I, 1831. Theron nussell. S(!e 
Itussell gen. (41). 

5. Mary, b. Nov. 27, I8l,j ; d. July 13, 1811. She ni.. April 7, Is.jc. 
Kzra IJuss. See IJuss gen. (40). 

6. John Derby, Ij. Jan. 23, I8l8. He res. on the homestead, and 
is a farmer and mason. He served two years as selectman, and for 
many years was leader of the choir in the rnitarian Church at Wilton 
Centre. He m.. Jan. I. I8i;(, Susan M. Taylor. They have an adopted 
daughter. 



52fi HISTORY OF WILTON. 

7. Kiuily. 1). Feb. 27, 1820: d. July i:), 1887; in., April 2. 18-1,5, 
William Lane. See Lane «;cn. (1). 

8. rer.sis?, h. Sept. .'{, 1822; d. .luiie 10, 1817; unni. 

0. Ezra, b. Feb. 17, 182G; he in., June 28, 1840. Clara Grant, ami 
some year.s after his marriage left for pa its unknown. 

WOODMAN FAMILY. 

1. Ei.UKiDOE G. Woodman, b., Lacouia, May 12. 1814. He came to 
Wilton in 1844. Soon after the factory of the Wilton Manufacturing (Jo. 
was put in operation, he was appointed superintendent, in which ollice 
lie continued until the factory was Ijurned in 1872. He has been one of 
the trustees of the AV'ilton Savings Bank, and a prominent citizen of 
the place. In 1874 he built the house in which he has since resided. He 
m., Sept. 3, 1S;^9, Mary A., dau. of I^uther and Mary (Kinson) Blanchard. 
b. June 15, 1817. See Simon Blanchard gen. (G). 

ABBOT FAMILY. 

1. Geouok AimoT emigrated, tradition says, from 'i'orkshire, Eng- 
land, about 1G40. lie was among the first settlers of Audover, Mass., in 
1013-4, liis name being the li)tli in a list of 23 '' names of all the house- 
holders in order as they came to town." He was a proprietor, and his 
house a garrison, so used long after his decease. His farm has descended 
in the line of his posterity to tlie eighth generation. His marriage to 
Mary, or Hannah, Chandler, a daughter of Win. and Annis Cliandler (see 

"page 340), on Dec. 12, 1040, is recorded in Itoxbury Church Itecords in 
tlie liandwriting of John Eliot, the Indian apostle. He died Dec. 24, 1081. 
agedOOyrs. His widow m., 2d, Itev. Francis L)aiie of Andovcr, survived 
him 14 yrs. and died June 11, 1711, aged 82 yrs. George and his wife 
had thirteen children, but we shall name only those of their children and 
of their descendants of the third and fourth generations who had posterity 
resident in Wilton. 

2. John ((»), eldest sun, b. March 13, 1048. 

3. Beniamin (oo4), eighth child, b. Dec. 20, 1661. 

4. Timothy (5J)3), ninth child, b. Nov. -17, 1663. 

5. Nathaniel (<>01). twelfth child, b. July 15, 1071. 

6. John (2), b. March 13, 1648; d. March lit, 1721. He lived with 
his father in the garrison house; was employed in town business: often 
a selectman; a deputy to the General Court ; chosen deacon of the South 
Parish Church at its organization in 1711. He m., Nov. 17, 1673, Sarah 
Barker, b. 1047; d. Feb. 8, 172'J. Of their nine children one died young; 
the average age of the rest was 80 yrs., 3 mos. 

7. John (10), eldest son, b. Nov. 2, 1674. - 

H. Josepli (63S), second child, b. Dec. 29, 1676. 
9. Stephen ((>4t)), third child, b. March 16, 1678. 

10. John (7), b. Nov. 2, 1074: d. .Ian. 1. 17.">4. H(! settled wilh his 
father cm the homestead; was selectman; deacon 34 vrs. He m.. .Ian. 6, 



GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 527 

170;^, Elizabeth Ilanidin of IJeadiiig, now Wiliiiiiigtoii. who d. Aug. 9. 
175(!. Of (» ohihheu tlio two following have descendants in Wilton : 

11. John (13), .second son, b. Aug. 3, 1704. 

12. Barachias ((>G0), third son, b. May 14. 1707. 

13. John- (11), b. Aug. 3, 1704; d. Xov. 10, 17!);J. He lived with his 
fatlicr on the homestead; cai)t., 17."')4, in French and Indian war; select- 
n)an. He ni., Sept. 28. 1732, Phebe Fiske of Boxford, b. Aug. 4, 1712; d. 
Dec, 1802. Of seven children three emigrated to Wilton, and became 
heads of families. John, the eldest son, inherited the ancestral farm and 
had 3 distinguislied sons: John, Harv. Coll., 1784, Prof, in Bowdoin Coll. : 
Benjamin, Harv. Coll., 1788, .50 yrs. principal of Phillips Exeter Academy; 
and Abiel, Harv. Coll., 17!)2, I). I)., minister at Haverhill and Beverly. 

U. Abiel (17), third son, b. April 11), 1741. 

15. Jeremiah (2S{)), fourth son, b. May 2."), 1743. 

16. William (-lo?), fifth son, b. Jan. 14, 1748. 



17. Abiel (14), son of John (13), b. April 19, 1741; d. Aug. 19, 1809. 
He was 5 yrs. a cooper in Audover. In 1764 he settled in Wilton on lot 1, 
range 3; on an acre previously cleared he in that year built a two-story 
house and a barn. He married in Andover, Nov. 20, and moved into the 
new liouse before its doors were Imng. lie was town treasurer in 17G5 ; 
town clerk, 11 yrs.; selectman, 11 yrs.; representative; on the Committee 
of Safety and numerous other connnittees; employed in town business 
every j'ear more or less for 40 yrs.: capt., 17G9; 2d major, 177G; 1st 
major, 1781; assistant assessor, 1798; a justice of the peace, 15 years; a 
deacon of the church, 10 yrs. : a guardian of orphans and helpful to the 
poor and needy. On the advance of Gen. Burgoyne in 1777, among 
thousands of volunteers for the defence of Ticonderoga, "two companies, 
under the command of Maj. Abiel Abbot of Wilton, marched June 30 for 
the threatened fortress." See Hist, of Amlierst, X. H., iiage 38,j. He 
m., Audover, Mass., Xov. 20, 1704, Dorcas, dau. of Benj. and Elizabeth 
(Abbot) Al)bot. She wash. Aug. 1, 1744; d. Feb. 23, 1829. Children: 
' 18. Abiel (30), b. Dec. 14, 170.-). 

19. Jacob (41), b. Jan. 7, 1708. 

20. Benjamin (150), b. March 17, 1770. 

21. Ezra (215), b. Feb. 8, 1772. 

22. Dorcas, b. Jan. 30, 1774; d. July 16, 1847; m. Eliphalct Putnam. 
See Putnam gen. (127). 

23. A son. b. and d. April 20, 1776. 

24. Samuel, b. June 11, 1777; d. Jan. 10, 1782. 

25. Abigail, b. July 13, 1779; d. June .">, 1812; m. Jonathan Livermorc. 
See Livermorc gen. (10). 

26. Persis, b. Dec. 25, 1781 ; d. Nov. 13, 1859; m. Henry Lovejoy. See 
Lovejoy geu. (37). 

21. llhoda, b. March 17,1784; d. March 19, 1853; m. Ephraim Pea- 
body. Sec Peabody geu. (15). 



528 HISTOUY OF WILTON. 

2H. Saimu-l, b. Miirch .'id, ITSd; d. Jan. 2, IS.J'.i. Ilarv. Coll.. 180S. 
For Ht-e-ount of hU life sec paj^e 2(il, and for his comicctioii with the niaim- 
fac'ture of .starch see i>a<j(' l(i;{. Ho was an early mover for the Wilton 
centennial eole))ralion, and his loss befon- it oe'curred was deeply lamented 
ou that occasion. 

29. I'hcbe, b. June 2.'), 178cS; d. Nov. 25, 1825; ni. Ezra Abbot (513). 

30. AniKL AuiJOT (18), b. Dec. 14, 17(i5; d. Jan. 31, 185J). llarv. 
Coll., 1787; D. D., 18;58. For account of liis life see paj^e 2(;'J. lie ni.. 
May 1!>, 17!I0, Flizal)eth Abbot of Andover, dau. of his uncle, (apt. John, 
and Abi«?ail (Abbot) Abbot. She was b. An*?. 2. 17<;r>; d. April (i, 18.">3. 
Cliildren : 

31. Elizabeth, b. May 22, 17!)8; d. Oct. 12, 1823; m., Oct., 1S22, Kev. 
John Abbot Douglass of Waterford, Me. ; n. ch. 

32. Abigail, b. Oct. 17, 17!)!>; d., Arlington, Mass., .March 30, 1881. 

33. Sarah Dorcas (34), b. June 22, 1801. 

34. Sahaii Dokcas (33), b. June 22, 1801 ; d. June 11, 1831 ; ni., 
1828, Samuel CJ. Smitli. a cotton manufacturer of Peterborough, Warren. 
Md., and So. IJerwick. Me., who d. Sept. It, 1812, aged 43 yrs. Child: 

35. Samuel Abbot (Smith) (30), b. April 18, 1821). 

3G. Samuki. Ahuot (Smith) (35), b. Ai)ril 18, 182!) ; d. May 20, 1805. 
Ilarv. Coll., 1841); ordained, June 27, 18.54, minister at Arlington, Mass.; 
died at Arlington of a malarious fever contracted at Norfolk, Va., in mis- 
sionary service to the army. He m., June 27, 1854, Maria Edes of Peter- 
borough. Children : 

37. Abbot Edes (Smith), b. Sept. 20, 1855; Harv. Coll., 1877. 

38. Maria Ellen (Smith), b. Feb. 13, 1857. 

30. George A. (Smith), b. Oct. 15, 18t!l ; a chemist. 

40. .Samuel II. (Smith), b. April 5, 1804; at the West. 

41. Jacoi? AunuT (1{)), b. Jan. 7, 17tj8; d. Nov. 2, 1831. For account 
of liis life see page 270. After his resignation at Hampton Falls in 182G 
lie l)ought a farm in Windham, where he spent the rest of his life. He 
m., Feb. 11, 1802, Catharine, dau. of IJev. Ebenezer Tliayer of Hampton. 
She d. Jan. 27, 184^^, aged t53 yrs. Children : 

42. Sarah White (63), b. Nov. 11, 1802. 

43. Ebenezer T. (5J)), b. May 27, 1804. • 

44. Martha Thayer ((J7), I). March 2tt, 1800. 

45. Catharine (8«), b. March 18, 1808. 

40. EUzabeth Dorcas, b. March 24, 1810; d. .Sept. i;{, IS70; m. Kev. A. 
A. Livennore. See Livermore gen. (18). 

47. (ieorge Jacol) (108), b. July 14, 1812. 

48. Abigail (123), b. Sept. 2!». 18U. 
41>. Phebe, b. and d. 181t). 

50. Mary Ann TopiJan (12«), 1). Dec 2, 1817. 

51. Lucy Eli(.t (132), I). May 22, 1820. 

52. Charles Kliot (145), 1>. Nov. 5, 1822. 

53. Sakaii Wiirnc (42), b. Nov. 11, 1802; d., Wasbinglon. I). C, July 
18, 1870. She m., Oct. 25, 1830, IJobert Moore ot Nasliu;i. who was 




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GENEALOGIK.S : AlilJOT. 529 

b.. Ainlicist, X..V. 1(1. 17iis. ami (I.. Nashua. Feb. s, lS7:i. (liiUlreii. all 
born ill Xasbua : 

54. CatliaiiiK' Kiiut (Muoic). Ii. Oct. 1. ISiH ; d.. reterboiuuj^h, .luiio 
0, 1S4S. 

55. Sarah Helen (Moore), b. Jan. ;K», 1831; in., Aiuil 23, 1855, Joseph 
Wall, who was b., London, En<^., Nov., 1815, and d. Sei)t. 4, 1870. She 
res. in IJostoii, Mass. ; has had four children : Alba Elizabeth, who was 
b. April 7, 1857, and in.. Dee. 11, 1882, John C. Welwood, assistant 
iniiiister of Chiist ("h., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Anna Theodora, b., July 19, 
18(;0; Ainory Abliot, b. Feb. 5, 18(i2, and d. Au-j. 11, 1877; William Eiver- 
iiiore, b. July 17, 18(;(;. 

50. Lucy Ella (Moore), b. 3larch 1, 18;j(i; in., April 18, 1883, Martin 
Van IJuren Wisker, who was b.. New York City. Dee. 27, 183(); res., 
Osceola, St. Clair Co., Mo. 

57. Ceori^e Henry (Moore), b. Fob. 18, 183'J; in., May, 18(57, Elizabeth 
lleydon, wlio was b. 1843, and d. July, 1874. Res. New York City. 

58. Jacob Abbot (Moore), 'j- April 18. 1845; d.. Washiii-,4on, D. C, 
Oct. 15, lS(i8. 

59. Ehknkzki; T. (13), h. May 27, 18U4; d. March 2, 18.53. IJes. on 
the home farm in Windham; energetic business man, successful farmer 
and good citizen. Jle m., Feb. 1, 1838, Elizabeth Nesmith, who d. Dec. 
1841) ; in., 2d, Aug. 2'J, 184!), Betsey Dow, who d. Dec. 27, 18.54. Children, 
two by first wife, one by second wife : 

(>0. Margaret Elizabeth (G3), b. Sept. !J, 1840. 

(»1. Katharine Thayer, b., Windham, Dee. 17, 1S4(!; m , Nov. 13, 18H7, 
IJev. Edward W. Hathaway of rrincetoii, HI., who d. May'.), I8{;i). .She 
ill., 2d, Dec. 22, 1880, llev. George A. Tliayer of South Boston. .Mass., 
now pastor of the I'liitaiian Society in Cincinnati. Ohicj. Two children: 
Abbot Augustine (Thayer), b. July 8, 1882, and Gordon Woods (Thayer), 
b. April 5, 1887. 

(J2. Jacob, b. June 17, 1850; d. Sept. 20, 1857. 

03. Makcaukt Ei.iZAiJKTH (00), b. Sept. 0, 1840; m., Dec. 13, 1800, 
C harles Putnam, sou of Kev. Dr. I'ntnam of Koxbury, Mass. Kcs. Lex- 
ington, Mass. Children: 

0-t. Lucy Abbot (I'utnani), b. Sept. 30, 18(10. 

05. George (Futnain), b. April 18, 18(11). 

00. Anna (Putnam), b. July 30, 1872. 

07. ^lAUTHA TiiAYKU (44), b. March 20. 180(]: m., June 2, 1S27, 
Nehemiah Porter Cram of Monmouth, Me., and Hampton Falls, N. II., 
who was b. Aug. 3, 1700, and d. Nov. 11, 187!). Children : 

OS. Catharine Abbot (Cram) (73), b., :Monniouth, June 25, 1828. 

09. Sarah Thayer (Cram), b.. Monmouth. Jan. 3. 18;{3; d., Haini)ton 
Falls, July 2(i, 18,5(1. 

70. Jacob Alibot (Cram), b., Hampton Falls, April, I83(i; Harv. Coll., 
18.50; d., Chicago, 111., April (!, 1872. 

71. Frank Porter (Cram) (79). b., Hampton Falls, June 5. 1843. 

72. Elizab<'Mi Abbol I.ivermoie (Cram), b. Jan. 21. 1847; d. Feb. 17, 
1870. 



530 IlISTOr.Y OF WILTON. 

73. C'ATIIAHINE Abhot (C'ham) (G8). b. Juiif -i.'). 182S; m.. Oct. 14, 
18.57. Saimiel H. Folsoiu, wlio gnid. Dart. Coll.. 18.51; a lawyer: assist, 
register of probate. Res. Winchester. Mass. Cliililreii : 

74. Anna Abbot (Folsom). b. Oct. 29, 18(11. 

75. Sarali Thayer (Folsom). b. Nov. 9. 18(54 : d. Fcl). ;{. 1869. 

76. Fritz I'orter (P^olsoin), b. June 29, 18(;(): il. Aug. 11, 1807. 

77. Martha Thayer (Folsom), h. Marcli 31, 1870. 

78. Catharine Elizabeth (Folsom), b. Nov. 11. 1871. 

79. Frank Portkk (Cham) (71). b. June .5, 18i;{: \u., Jan. 1.5, 1871. 
Helen B. Tilton. Children : 

80. Edward Tilton (Cram), b. Nov. 8. 1871. 

81. George Porter (Cram), b. Oct. 17, 1874; d. Dec. 25, 1874. 

82. Henry Porter (Cram), b. Nov. 11, 1875; d. Feb. 20, 1878. 

83. Charles Abbot (Cram), b. April 18, 1879. 

84. Robert Livermore (Cram), b. Feb. 17, 1881. 

85. Florence Belknap (Cram), b. June 22, 1883. 

86. Cathakixe (45), b. March 18, 1808; m., July 18. 1833, lion. 
John Wm. Pitt Abbot of Westford. Mass.; llarv. Coll., 1827; Pres. 
of Stony Brook R. R.; state senator. 18(;(). He d. Aug. 16, 1872. 
Children : 

87. John William (94). b. April 14. 1834. 

88. Julian Thayer, b. Jan. 20, lvS3G; d. March 10, 1836. 

89. Julian, b. May 25. 1837: killed by accident on Boston & Lowell 
R. R., Dec. 30, 1857. 

90. Sophia Elizabeth, b. Dec. 6, 1841 : d. Aug. 15. 1843. 

91. Son, b. and d. Jan. 2, 1844. 

92. George (101), b. Feb. 17, 1845. 

93. Abiel Jacob (104), b. Jan. 8, 1850. 

94. John William (87). b. April 14, 1834; manufacturer in West- 
ford; m., Oct. 21, 1857, Elizabeth R. Southwick of Boston. Children : 

95. Catharine (99), b. March 28. 1861. 

96. Emma S., b. July 17, 1863; m., June 5, 1888, Julian A. Kcbler. 

97. Lucy K., b. March 26, 1870. 

98. John C, b. Feb. 25, 1872. 

99. Catharine (95), b. March 28, 1861 ; m., Sept. 15, 1881. Abbot L. 
Kcbler of Cincinnati, who d. Feb. 15, 1888. Child : 

100. Catharine (Kebler), b., Cincinnati, June 22, 1885. 

101. George (92). b. Feb. 17, 1845: Harv. Coll., 1864; res. in San 
Francisco, Cal., and Caml)ridge, Mass.; ni., Feb. 23, 1875. Elizabeth T. 
Daveis of Portland, Me. Children, b. in San Francisco: 

102. Ethel Daveis, b. Oct. 18, 1876. 

103. Gertrude Elizabeth, b. Aug. 9, 1881. 

104. Abiel Jacob (93), b. Jan. 8, 1850: manufacturer at Westford, 
Mass. : ni., April 22, 1880, Mary Alice Mosely of N'ewburyport. Children : 

105. Edward Mosely, b. Jan. 31, 1882. 

106. John Mosely, b. April 27, 1884. 

107. Alice Caruzu, b. April 4, 1886. 

108. Georoe Jacob (47), b. July 14, 1812: d. Jan. 21, 1879. Harv. 



GENEALOGIES : AUHOT, 531 

Coll., 1835. Opened and taught scvenil years a seliool for boys in Wash- 
ington, 1). ('.; private seeretary of Daniel VV'ebster when he was see'y of 
state; conneeted with consuhir bureau at Washington; six years T. S. 
Consul at .Sheftield, Eng. ; a i)rofessoi- several years in the Theologieal 
School at Meadville, Penn. ; U. S. Consul at Goderieh, Canada, where he 
died. He m., Aug. 30, 1S41, Anna T. G. Emery of Tortland. Me., who 
was b. May 15, IS15, and d. Jan. 31, 1861. Children : 

109. Mary J. C. (114), b., Washington, Dec. 30, 1842. 

110. Anne Theresa (120), b., Washington, Aug. 15, 184(i. 

111. Julia Webster, b., Washington, July 1,1848; m., Tortland, Me., 
June 23, 1884, Edgar H. Nichols of Saco. Me. Reside in Cambridge, 
Mass. 

112. Eli/.al)eth Gilman, b. Feb. 7, 1852; d. Nov., 1852. 

113. Charlotte Emery, b. Oct. 20, 1853; d. Oct. 20, 1883. 

114. Mary J. C. (109), b. Dec. 30, 1842; m., April 8, 18(58, Everett 
S. Throop ; hrevet major. Sixth IJegt., Ohio V. ; lawyer in (Jincinnati ; he 
d. Oct. 30, 1881. She has a school for young ladies at Worcester, Mass. 
Children : 

115. Anne Abbot (Throop), b. Oct. 17, 1869. 

116. Lucy Abbot (Throop), b. June 10, 1871. 

117. Mary Susan Everett (Throop), b. Dec. 12, 1872. 

118. George AVilliam (Throop), b. Nov. 9, 1875. 

119. Everett Abbot (Throop), b. Aug. 23, 1878. 

120. Anxe Thkkksa (110), b. Aug. 15, 1846; m., Portland, Me.. Feb. 
21, 1877, Robert Swain Morison, who grad., Harv. Coll., 1869; Divinity 
School, 1872; at one time pastor of the Unitarian Ch. in ^leadville, Penn. 
Children : 

121. Ruth (Morisou), b., Meadville, Pa., Nov. 24, 1877. 

122. George Abbot (Morison), b., Peterborough, N. II., Aug. 5, 1879. 

123. Abigail (48), b. Sept. 29, 1814 ; m., March 11, 1835, Rev. Horatio 
Wood, who grad., Harv. Coll., 1827; was minister at Walpole, N. H., 
Tyngsborough, Mass., and, from 1844 to 1869, minister at large in Lowell, 
Mass., where they now reside. Children : 

124. Horatio (Wood), b., Walpole, Oct. 23,1835; Harv. Coll., 1857; 
carried on a private school for girls in Cincinnati, O., for some years: 
now lives in Lowell. 

125. Son. b., Walpole, May 12, 1837; d. in infancy. 

126. Abby Elizabeth (Wood), b., Tyngsborough, April 8, 1840; d. 
May 14, 1840. 

127. Ella (Wood), b., Lowell, Sept. 3, 1848: m., Aug. 31, 1871, N. W. 
Appletou of Lowell; d. Oct. 21, 1875. 

128. Grace Abbot (Wood), b. Oct. 6, 1852; teacher of music, Lowell. 

129. Mary Ann Toim'an (50), b. Dec. 2, 1817; d. Aug. 9, 1856. Slie 
ni., as 2d wife, Feb. 22, 1844, James Walker, an eminent lawyei- of Peter- 
borough, who was b. March 10, 1781, and d. Dec. 31, 1854. Children : 

130. Edith Al)lioL (Walker), b. Dec. 31, 1846; d. Sept. 2, 1848. 

131. Martha Cotton (Walker), b. May 8, 1849; res. Lowell, Mass. 

132. Lucy Emot (51), b. May 22, 1820; m., Lowell, Aug. 19, 1846, 



532 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

John Kcbler. wln) \v:i.- l)i)iii ;it Sul/.-ou-tliL'-Ni'ikur. Gt'riiiany. Feb. 1. 
1810; Ilarv. Coll , is;jt): itromiiieiit lawyt-r in ( iiK-imiati. (). ; d. April 4, 
1885. Childri'ii: 

133. Georj^e Putnam (Kcbltir), b. Feb. 4, 1848. 

134. John Eliot (Kebk'r), b. Dw. 15, 184'J; d. May V.i, ISol. 

135. Frederic (Kebier). li. Mareli -J.}. 18.V2; llarv. Coll.. 1S7.S: physi- 
cian in Cincinnati. < ). 

13(>. Charles Abbot (Ivebler) (142). b. July 7, 1854. 

137. Abbot Livennore (Kebier), b. Oct. VI, 185G; d. Feb. 15, 1888. A 
uianulaclurer. For niarriaj^e, see Catharine (DJ)). 

138. Julian Abbot (Kebier), b. Nov. 4. 1858; civil enj^ineer; ni.. June 
5, 1888, Ennna 8. Abbot (96). 

130. Eliot Abbot (Kebier), b. May ;}], 18G1. 

140. Lucius (Kebier), b. and d. June 23, 1803. 

141. John Thayer (Kebier), b. Aug. li), I8(i5. 

142. CiiAKi.Ks Ahuot (Kkhkei!) (130), b. July 7, 1854; d. Nov. 23, 
1887. A lawyer in Cincinnati. He ni.. Nov. 1. 1877. Florence K. Leohard. 
wlio d. March 24, 1887. Children : 

143. John Leonard (Kebier), b. Sept. 2!i, 187!!. 

144. Leonard (Kebier), b. Sept. 20, 1883. 

145. CllAUMOs Eliot (52), b. Nov. 5, 1822. He received an academic 
education; was employed, 1845-0, on the N. E. Boundarj' Survey; owned 
a store in Tynj^sborough, ^lass. ; sold out in 1848, and in June, 1840, 
arrived in San Francisco. In ditterent ])ursuits he accjuired some wealth, 
wliich tire and flood swept away in 1853. lie renioveil to Eldorado Co.; 
studied law; was admitted to tlie bar in 1857 and practised. In 1800 lie 
removed to Nevada ; was judije of a local court, 1870-0; has since prac- 
tised law and operated mines. He m., May 15, 18(i7, Susan F. Osborn of 
San Francisco, who was b. Sei)t. I. 1S30. and d. at San Francisco in 1877. 
Children : 

146. Charles Eliot. I).. San Francisco. Feb. 7. 1808; drowned wliile 
bathing, July 11, 1880. 

147. Homer Osborn. b., Elko Co., Nevada, July 2, 1871". 

148. Lucy Catharine, b., Elko Co.. Nevada, Aug. 0, 1873. 

149. Son, b. and d. Oct. 5, 1875. 

150. Bkn.iamin (20), b. March 17, 1770; d. Sept. 10, 1823. A farmer. 
Settled, 1702, in Greenfield, N. H. ; removed, 1708, to Wilton, and in Feb.. 
1803, to Temple, Me. He was an early settler there, only one framed 
house being then in the town. He cleared and niade a good farm from 
tlie forest; was prosperous; reared and educated well a large fannly; 
was a Justice of the peace; a well-informed man. noted for love of truth 
and justice, ui)rightness in his dealings, skill and sound judgment in man- 
aging private and public all'airs, and a benevolent regard lor the welfare 
of all around him ; not ambitious for ollice or distinction, yet ellicient in 
promoting the good order and prosi)erity of tho town. He was greatly 
respected, and in deference to his character was often and worthily called 
the patriarch. He m., Jan. 17, 1703, IMiebe Abbot (622), dan. of Hon. 
Jacob Abbot of Wilton, N. H. She was b. June 25, 1774, and d. 1857. 



GENEALOGIES : AHHOT. 5'6'6 

Three of his children were born in Uroentioid. .'! in Wilton and s in Tem- 
ple. Children; 

151. Phebe (165), b. March 2;"), 1701. 

152. Hannah (170). b. Jnly 0. ITOf). 

153. Dorcas (17S), b. Feb. 2.'), 1707. 

154. Salva (196), b. Nov. 12, 1708. 

155. IJenjamin (IDS), b. Aug. 10, 1S(I(I. 

156. Lucy, 1). May 0, 1802; m., 2d wife, 1821, IJev. Jolin A. Douglass 
of Waterford, Me.; nine children, live not living; one is Dr. .F(»hu A. 
Douglass of Amesbury Mills, Mass.; a daughter is Harriet K. Douglass, 
preceptress several years of a Home School for (Jirls at Waterford. 

157. Son, b. and d. April 10, 1801. 
15.S. Lydia (205), I). Feb. 10, 180.'). 

15J>. John S., b. Jan. 0, 1807. liowd. Coll., 1827; lawyer in Norridge- 
wock, ^le., Thomaston, ^fe.. and Boston. ^Mass.; m.. 18;{."i, Elizabeth 
Allen. 

IGO. Klioda, 1). Sept. 2(i, 180S; d. March 20, 1800. 

161. Abiel, b. Dec. 28, 1800. After farming several years a long ill- 
ness impaired liis constitution, and he read law witli his Ijrother John at 
Thomaston : opened an oHice in Boston, where his brother, John, after- 
wards joined him; was an early treas. of the Xoithern Pacific II. II. 
Residence at Watertown. ^Fass.. when' he d. ^larch 21. 18S4. leaving a 
wife and children. 

162. M. George, 1). Feb. 22, 181.5 ; lawyer at Thomaston. Me.; m.. 
1837, Melina Alden ; d. Aug., 1850. 

163. Abigail (210), b. June 30, 1815. 

164. Ezra, 1). Se])t. 18. 1817; Bowd. Coll.: a lawyer. Richmond, Me. : 
died. 

165. PiiKMi; (151), 1). March 25, 1704; d. March (I, 18-i;!; m.. 1813, 
John Barker, M. D.. of Wilton, :\re. Children : 

166. John Abbot (Barker), b. Sept. 10, 1814; d. May 22, 1817. 

167. lionjamin Fordyce (Barker), b. May 2, 1818; Bowd. Coll., 183C; 
M. D. ; settled in Xorwicli, Conn. ; moved to Xew York City; an emi- 
nent physician; m. Eljza Dwight. 

168. Phebe Florella (Barker), b. :\Iarch 7.1820; m., in North Caro- 
lina, Chas. Clark. 

169. Emily A. (Barker), b. May 10. 1824; m. A. Pobertson. M. D.. 
Manchester, N. H. 

170. Hannah (152), 1). July (i. I705; m.. 1820. Pev. Enos Merrill of 
Freeport, Me. Children: 

171. Benjamin H. (Merrill), b. July l(i, 1822. 

172. Enos A. (Merrill), b. April 20, 1824; d. Feb., 1843. 

173. Edward '!'. (Merrill), I). Jidy 15, 1820. 

174. Hannah M. (Merrill), b. April 3, 1828. 

175. Israel W. (Merrill), b. Dec. 10, 1830. 

176. (ieorge D. (Merrill), b. Aug. 8, 1S53. 

177. John S. (Merrill), b. .lunc 2!). 183G; d. Sept. 20. Is40. 



534 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

178. DOKCAS (153). b. Fel). 25, 1797; m.. Dec. MK 1817, LaFayette 
IVrkiiis. M. D.. who \va-< b. Marcli 20, 17SG, at Castle William (Fort iiule- 
peudence) iu Boston Harbor, and was son of tlie connuander, f'ol. AVni. 
rerkins; obtained his medical education at Harvard ^Nled. School and in 
Paris; settled, ISl"), at Weld, Me., removing, 183(i, to Farmington, Me., 
and d. May 9, 1874. Children : 

179. Charles James (Perkins), b. Oct. 19, 1818; d. Feb. 12, 1SI:J. 
Bowd. Coll., 1839; attended medical lectures at Brunswick, Me., and at 
Philadelphia ; practised dentistry at Upperville, Va., and d. there. 

186. John Warren (Perkins)" (185), b. March 17, 1820. 

181. Emeline Weld (I'erkins), b. Feb. 24, 1822: d. Nov. 22, 18.-)8. A 
pupil of the Spingler Institute, X. Y. ; teacher at Farmington, Me. 

182. Benjamin Abbot (Perkins) (189), 1). Oct. 20, 1823. 

183. George Augustus (Perkins) (192), b. June 24, 1827. 

184. Samuel Edward (Perkins), b. Nov. 7, 1830; druggist at Bangor, 
Me.; m., Nov. 22, 18.55, Alice T. Kendrick of that city; has res. for sev- 
eral years past at Farmington, Me. 

185. JOHX Warkkx (Perkins) (180), b. March 17, 1820; druggist, 
Farmington, Me., and Portland, Me.; m., June 17, 1845, Margaret M. 
Hunter, who d. May 12, 18G0. Four ch. d. in infancy ; 1 son living. He 
ni., 2d, Oct. 29, 1801. Eliza Bellows. Children : 

18G. Edward Warren (Perkins), b. Aug. 27, 1S50; has been in mining, 
mill and cattle business at the West. 

187. Mary Bellows (I»erkins), b. May 14, 1803. 

188. Maud Emeline (Perkins). 

189. Bkn.iamin Abhot (Pkukins) (182), b. Oct. 20, 1823; druggist, 
Bangor, ^le., New York City, and at Portland, Me., with his brother, J. 
W. I'erkins; m., May 9, 1849, Augusta Bellows, who d. May 31. 18.50; m., 
2d, Sept. 5, 1800, Sarah W. Beals of Portland. Children : 

190. Charles .James (Perkins), b. April 1.1850; in a drug store in 
Chicago. 

191. Willis Fayette (Perkins), b. Jan. 23, 1802. 

192. GEOiiGK Aui-.LSTLS (PKHKiNs) (183), b. June 24, 1827. Bowd. 
Coll.. 1S49; Bangor Theol. Sem., 1853; ordained missionary of A. B. C. 
F. M., May 25, 1854; went to Turkey; returned. 1859; tanglit Hebrew one 
yr. at Bangor; studied at New Haven; Prof, of Nat. Sciences in Pobert 
College, Constantinople, 180.3-65; returned to America, owing to ill 
liealth ; for five yrs. principal of a Family School for Boys at Gorham, 
Me.; for 11 yrs. acting pastor of different churches. Since Jan. 1, 1884, 
settled at Harvard, Mass. He m.. July 17. 1854. Sarali K. Farrington. 
Children: 

193. William Al)l)ott (Perkins), b. Nov. 20, 1801; Bowd. Coll.. 18S:{: 
teacher of matliematics in High School, Bath, Me. 

194. Herbert Farrington (Perkins), b. Oct. IS, ISOI. Vale Coll. 

195. Carroll Augustus, 1). Nov. 17, 1870. 

19(>. Sai.va (154), 1). N»»v. 12, 1798: d. 1807: m.. 2d wife. 1827. Pev. 
Charles Freeman of I.imerick. Me., wlio d. Oct.. IS.5.3. Child: 



GENEALOGIES : AliliOT. 535 

1{>7. Samuel (Kroeman). b. March 17, 18.S0: Howil. Coll., 18.")4: drug- 
gist, Chelsea, Mas?. 

198. Bknjamin (155), b. Aug. 10, 1800; il. in 1801: a justice of the 
peace in Temple, Me. : moved to Farmington, and later to East Doug- 
lass, >[ass.. where he died. He m., 1S23, Mary C. Blanchard. Children : 

1«{). Benjamin. 1). March 9, 182.1 ; d. Oct. 24, 182G. 

•200. Mary A., b. Aug. 11, 1827. 

201. John, b. May 31, 1830. 

202. AVilliam, b. Nov. 2ri, 1834. 

203. George, b. July 24, 1837. 

204. Phebe E., b. July 2, 1842. 

205. LVDIA (15S), I).' Feb. 19. 1805; d. Dec. 20, 1883; in., 1828, John 
Titcomb, P^Si]., of Farmington, Me. Children : 

20G. Elizabeth (Titcomb), b. Nov. 28, 1828. 

207. Mary (Titcomb), b. Dee. 9, 1830. 

208. John Abbot (Titcomb), b. Oct. 30, 1832. 

209. Charles"(Titcomb), b. Oct. 22, 1835. 

210. Abigail (163), b. June 30, 1815: m., 1835. Hannibal Hamlin of 
Union, Me., and Boston, Mass. Children : 

211. Abby F. (Hamlin), b. Oct. 22, 1837 ; m. Rev. Lyman Abbott, D. D. 

212. Ellen M. (Hamlin), b. April 20, 1839: d. March 12, 1844. 

213. Hannibal (Hamlin), b. Sept. 20, 1841. 

214. Cyrus (Hamlin), b. Dec. 24, 1843. 

215. Ezra (21), b. Feb. 8, 1772; d. April 3, 1847. A farmer on the 
iiomestead. In the spring of 1812, as appears, he began the manufacture 
of potato starch in a small mill erected by him the fall before. See article 
on starch manufacture, page 1G3. He was a captain of the South co. of 
militia : a selectman ; employed in the settlement of estates, and as 
guardian of minors; a deacon of the church for twenty-tive years; pre- 
siding otticer at the centennial celebration in 1839; a man of strict 
integrity, respected for his love of justice, probity of character, benevo- 
lence, and liberality in support of schools, libraries, and other institu- 
tions, religious and beneficent. He m., Oct. 0, 1799, Rebekah Hale, b. 
Jan. 9, 1781, dau. of Lieut. Jos. Hale of Coventrj', Conn., and niece of 
Capt. Nathan Hale. She d. May 5, 1800. Children : 

216. Rebecca (229), b. July 10, 1800. 

217. Son, b. and d. Sept. 13, 1801. 

218. Joseph Hale (232), b. Sept. 25, 1802. 

219. Dorcas, b. Jan. 24, 1804; m., Sept. 21, 1825, Ebcnezer Bishop of 
Lisbon, Ct. A farmer, previously a teacher in Richmond, Va. He was 
b. in 1798, and d. Jan. 0, 1827. Mrs. Bishop returned to Wilton in May; 
taught school with much acceptance several seasons in District No. 5 in 
Wilton: also taught in Mason and Milford. In Nov., 1832, entered Miss 
Grant's school at Ii)s\vich, Mass.; returned to Wilton sick about Oct. 1, 
and d. Nov. 2, 1833. 

220. Ezra (2G(J). b. Nov. 27, 1805. 

221. Abicl. b. May 11, 1S08; -studied for college at Chelmsford and at 
Exeter: grad., Bowd. Coll.. 18:n : res. at Wilton. 1832; at Exeter and 



530 IITSTOKY OF WILTON. 

« 

toachor at Kovorly, Mass., l!^:J:{-4; ls;M-7, at ( 'aiuhntlo:^; 18;{7-S, toaoher 
at Xortliborouo;h, Mass.; 18:^8-11. mostly at Wilton, variously employed; 
Jan., 1S42, to June, 1840, teacher in Virginia; 1840-52, stareli manu- 
faeturer, etc.. at Wilton; 18r)4-r), teacher at IJocky Hill, Conn.: lS.")(;-70, 
mostly at Wilton, in various pursuits; Dec, 1870. to June. 1882, in >rin- 
nesdta. mostly at Owatonna, variously employed: has since resided in 
AVilton; a Justice of the peace fifteen year^: representative to the T.ecjis- 
lature; employed as a surveyor of land, etc. 

-I'l'l. Emily, 1). .\ug. 10. 1810; attended school at Keene, Adams 
Feniale Academv at Derry. and at Ipswich, ISIass. : taught in .Alason. 18;i2. 
and in Beverlv, :Mass., 18:58; d. of consumption at Wilton, June 10. 18;r.. 

223. Harris (27H), b. Sept. 19, 1812; d. March 20. 1884. 

224. Harriet, It. June 1'.), 1814; d. July 10. 1880; educated at Wind- 
liam. and Adams Female Academy, Derry: m.. Jan. r,, 18,'J7, Hermon 
Al.l.ot (400). 

22:». Nelson (2.S.S), h. Nov. 17, 1810. 

226. Al)l)y Anne, b. Dec. i:^. 1818; attended N. Ipswich Academy: 
teacher in Wilton, Peterborough and Franklin, N. H.: m.. May 1. 184.J. 
ilev. I.ubim Burton Rockwood. See I^ockwood gen. (4o). 

227. Sarah Jane, b. :N[ay 1."). 1821 ; attended academies at N. Ipswich, 
Leicester, Mass., and Abbot Female Academy at Andover. Mass.: 
resided much with friends at a distance: d. of c<Mi-uinption at Wilton. 
Jan. 18, 18.-)7. 

225. John Hale. 1). Sc])!. 2, 182.'). He was educated at N. Ipswich. 
Leicester, ;Mass.. and Andover, iVIass.; at home a few years, teaching in 
winter; 1847-8, employed on surveys for Vt. Central R. 11.; 1848-,".2, 
at home and teadiing; 185:5-4, civil engineer on R. IL surveys in tlie oil 
region of IVnn. In May, 1855, he joined his brother P^zra at Batavia. 111., 
and after a six weeks" tour of observation in Minnesota, they and two 
others laid out a " town site," each owning a fourtli part, and named it 
Owatonna. This has since been his head(|uarters. He gave nmch time 
and etl(n-t to i)ronu)te, by legislation and otherwise, its growth, ami to 
obtain for it post otlice, railroad and other facilities. It was made a 
county seat, in time a citv, and became the intersection of two railroads. 
One of tlu'se roads he was enii)loyed as engineer to survey, locate, and 
l)artly construct when the panic of 1857 suspended work upon it. He 
and others laid out a new town in the next county, naming it Wilton. 
H(^ engaged more or less in farming and in raising horses; built a mill for 
making amber cane syrup, he and others raising the cane; was for many 
years city and county surveyor. At present he is engaged on a line from 
Duluth. via I'ed ^Ving and Owatonna, to Iowa ; unm. 

225). Kkhk(u-a C21G), b. July 10, 1800; d. Ajtril 5, 18S2. She taught 
school.") or seasons in town; spent several winters witli friends at a 
disiance: m,, 2d wife, Rev. Isaac Knight, pastor of Cong. Cli.. Frank- 
lin, N. H., who was I). Dec. 20, 1707, and grad., liowd. Coll.. 1820. In 
Jan., 1840, they removed to Fisherville, N. H.. where he d. July 24. 1850. 
Mrs. Knight removed to Wilton, Nov., 1851. Children : 

230. Isaac Abbot (Knight), b. March 20, 18t2: d. Dec. 0. 184:5. 




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GENEALOGIES : ARHOT. 537 

231. Kmily Miiria (^Knight), h. March :{. \S4:>: d. ( Ul . :.. Isci. 

1':I2. .TosKi'ii Half. (21S), 1). Sept. 2.-), 1S02: d. April 7. Is7,!: I'.owd. 
loll., 1S22. SCO iKioo 20:! lor skotcii of his life, lie in.. May 1.!. IS.JO. 
Fanny Tiarconi of P.cvorly. ^la^*. She \va* I). Juno 14. 1807. and d. June 
2G, 18S.'{. Childron: 

233. ITonry Larconi (240;. h. .Vuj;. i;{. is:n. 

234. Edwin Halo (24S). h, Jan. 2fi, is:^4. 

235. F^anci^^ Ellino;w<)od (251). b. Nov. fi, ISi.'Ki. 
23G. Emily Francos (25!>). h. April 1, IS^IU. 

237. Edward Stanley, 1). Oct. 22, 1841 ; ontorod Ilarv. Coll.. ISOO: loft 
colloo^o Doc, ISCl ; enlisted, July, 1802, in 17th Ui'fut. of Infantry, 
r. S. A.: was at < 'hancellorsvill(> and at Gottyshurf!;. where ho was shot. 
July 2. on T.ittle J{()und To]). and d. July 8. ISd;]: first lieut. and brevet 
captain. 

23S. Son, 1). Sept. :{ and d. Soi)t. 4. 1844. 

23J>. William Fit/.halo (262). I». April 27. 18.-.:j. 

2+<K IlKNKV Lakcom (233), b. Aug. 1:5, 18;J1 ; orad.. West Point. 1854: 
employed on govornmontal surveys for Pacific railroads till 18r)7; on 
survey of the delta of .Mississippi Pivor till called by the war to s<'rvice in 
the Hold; sliohtly wounded at Pull Pun. July 21. 18(;i ; in Peninsular eani- 
l)aii:;n, spring of 18G2; in 15anks"s Pod Pivor expedition, winter of 1802-;!: 
col. of First Conn. Heavy Artillery from Jan.. 180.'?. till close of war; in 
coujinand of tho siogo artillery undei- (Ji-ant the last year of tlio war: 
on Fort Fi.<hor expedition, Jan., 18(i."); brevet maj. gen., V. S. V., and 
brevet brig. }^en., V. S. A., March i;5. 180.*): 180:)-08. at the Engineer Pest 
at Willot's I*oint in Now York Harbor; and 18(i8-80. in command of the 
Post; now stationed in New York City as resident member of the Army 
P.oard. Col. of Engineers, V. S. A.; member of Am. Acad, of Art.s and 
Sciences; of National Acad, of Sciences and other scientific societies, 
American and foreign; EL. D., Harv. Coll.. 1880. He m.. Ai»ril 2. 1850, 
Mary Susan Everett of Cambridge, who was b. Ai)ril l.">. 18.'{2. and d. 
.March i;{, 1871. Children: 

241. Frederic Vaughan (245), b. March 4. 185s. 

242. Marion Stanley, b. Jan. ID, 1804. 

243. Elinor Everett, b. Oct. 10. 1807. 

244. Henry Ellingwood. b. Feb. 2:{. 1871: d. at Wilton. \. 11.. July 
25,1881. 

245. FuKDKKic V'AicaiAN (241). 1). March 4, 1858; grail., West Point, 
187!); stationed at Willofs Point. N. Y. Harbor; at Charleston. S. C. ; IsL 
Lieut, of Engineers, P. S. A. He m.. Oct. 15. 18,s5. Sara Julie I )ehon of 
Charleston. S. C. Children : 

24<>. Marion Poatrico. 1). Doc. 8, 188(;. 

247. Elinor Pussell. b. Dec. 8, 1880. 

24S. Ei»wiN Hai.k (234), b. Jan. 2(1, 18J4 ; Harv. Coll., 1855; teacher 
in a private school in P.oston, ls.5.5-57: tutor in Harv. Coll.. 1857-01: 
LP. P.. Harvard Law Sthool, 1801: i>ractised law in P.oston till 1875; 
<ince then lias had an ollice in Milwaukee. Wis., and now also in New 
York City: engaged in railroad litigation; trustee of Wisconsin Central 



538 HISTOUY OF WILTON. 

11. li. in possession. He in.. Nov. 17, IS.")'.), Mary Carter of Xewtonvllle, 
who wa.s !j. Nov. 2G, 183G, and il. Feb. 11, 18G0; in., 2d, Martha Tiask 
Steele of Portland, Me., who was b. Nov. 7, 1839. He resides in Milwau- 
kee, Wis. Children; 

249. Philip Stanley, I). Sept. 1, 1807. 

250. Edwin Hale, b. March 5, 1881. 

251. Fu.\Ncis Ki.MNowoou (235), b. Nov. G, 18:50 ; Ilarv. Coll.. lS.">!t: 
Meadville Theol. School, 1803: minister at Dover, X. H., 18<;4-07 : at 
Toledo. Ohio, lSGO-71 ; editor of The Index. 1870-80; teadier at Xew 
York City, 1880-81; since 1881 has had private pupils at Cambridge, 
Mass. ; has published valuable metaphysical articles in magazines, and, in 
1885, " Scientific Theism."" Ph. D.. Harvard, 1881. He m., Aug. 3, 1859, 
Katharine Fearing T.oriug of Concord. Mass.. who was b. Oct. 18. 1839. 
Kes. in Cambridge. Children: 

252. Ethel, b. May 14. ISOO: d. .Inly .{0, 18(i0. 

253. Everett Vergnies. b. Feb. 3, 1862: llarv. Coll., 1S8G. 

254. Edward Stanley, b. Dec. 13. 1803; Ilarv. Coll.. 1887. 

255. Daughter, b. April 29 and d. April .30, 1800. 

256. Gertrude, b. April 9, 1807; d. Aug. 13. 1807. 

257. Fanny Larcom, b. .June 13, 1872. 

258. Margaret, b. Aug. 12, 1874; d. Xov. 3. 1874. 

259. Emily Fi{.a.\cks (230), b. Apinl 1, 1839; m.. Oct. 25, 1805, Abiel 
Abbot Vaughan, who was b. April 7. 1839. Ifesides in Cambridge, Mass. 
Children : 

260. Ethel (Vaughan). 1). May 28, 1807. 

261. Stanley (Vaughan), b. .luue 21, 1870; d. Aug. 3. 1872. 

262. WiM.i.\M FiTZiiAi.K (239). b. April 27. lvS.53; Harv. Coll , 1874: 
teacher in Boston, 1874-70: in In(lianai)olis. Intl.. 1877-80; in Worcester, 
Mass., since 1880. He m., Dec. 28, 1882, Caroline Ward Sewall of Mil- 
waukee, AVis., who was b. X'ov. 28, 1800. Children : 

263. Edmund Quincy, b. .Inly 20, 1884. 

264. Hale Wellington, b. July 30, 1885. 

265. Larcom, b. .July 30, 1885; d. Aug. 8. 18S5. 

266. Ezra (220), h. Xov. 27, 1805; d. Aug. IG, 1870. A student at 
Phillips Exeter Academy, 1823-27; entered soph, at Bowd. Coll., ai)d 
grad. in 1830. Teacher one year at Augusta, Me.; resident graduate at 
Xew Haven till April, 1832; then went to Fauquier Co., Va., and taught 
at Morven a school for the grandchildren and other relatives of Chief 
Justice Marslia 11 for about thirteen years. He then bought a farm three 
miles distant in same county, and oi)ened a boardjntj school. He m., at 
Leeds, in same county, April 29, 1840, Sarah Hooker, who was b., Xew 
York City, Aug. 7, 1824. In 18.53, dosing the school and selling the farm, 
he removed his family in May to Xew England. In Oct.. 18.54, he 
removed to Batavia, III.,. and became a teacher in the Bat.ivia Institute. 
Finding the climate objectionable, he removed. Sej>t.. 1855. to St. 
Antliony, Minn., where his family resided, while he was (.ftcn at 
Owatonna in Slcele Co.. being interested as part owner in advancing the 
growth of the new town, now citv, to which, late in 1857. he removed his 



GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. o3ll 

family. He engaged in several enterprise.*,— a wati'r mill, a steam mill,— 
was a iHreotor of a railroad and several years its treasurer. On the death 
of his son-in-law, a Jeweller, he lionght the store in behalf of his own 
son, then learning the business. His widow resides with her daughter. 
Children : 

2G7. Claudia Marshall (269), b. May IG, 1847. 

2«S. Kdmund Hale (274), b. June IG, 1849. 

2(>?). (LArniA Marshall (267), b. May IG, 1847; m., Feb. G, 18G0, 
FaIwIu B. McClure, who d. Oct. 12, 18GG;' m., 2d, Jan. 14, 1S74, Henry 
IJirkett, jeweller at Owatonna. who was b.. Ottawa, ("an.. July 4, 1S4S. 
Children : 

270. Henry Ezra (Birkett), b. Jan. 11, 187."). 

271. Ethef Sadie (Birkett), b. July 11, 1877. 

272. Claudia Wren (Birkett), b. April 14, 1880: d. Jan. 4, 188:!. 

273. Miles Wren (Birkett), b. July 28. 1885. 

274. Edmund Halk (268), b. June IG, 1849; a jeweller at Owatonna : 
removed to Minneapolis, where he now is; m., Feb. 24. 1870. Janet Grace 
Goudie, who was b. April 7, 18,54. Children : 

275. William Ezra, b. July 19, 1878. 

276. Frank Edmund, b. Sept 28, 1880; d. Nov. 17, 1880, of diphtheria. 

277. Bessie E., b. July 14, 1888; d. Dec. 10, 188G, of diphtheria. 

278. Hakuls (223), b. Sept. 19, 1812; d. March 20. 1884. Academical 
education at Pinkerton Academy, Deny, 1 term ; at Phillips Exeter 
Acad, from Jan., 1830, to May, 1831 ; settled with his father on the home- 
stead; was a good farmer, a good man and citizen, liberal to schools, a 
selectman. He m., Xov. 20, 1860, Caroline Ann Greeley of Pelham. X. H., 
who was b. Oct. 20, 183G. Children : 

279. Ella Caroline, b. April 22, 1802; grad. Cushing Acad.. Ashburn- 
ham, Mass., 1882; teacher at Pelham 4 terms, and at Pembroke Acad. 1 
year; now at .Smith T'oUege. 

280. Stanley Harris, 1). Oct. 20. 18G3; grad. Cushing Acad.. 1882; 
farmer on the homestead. 

281. Florence Hale, b. Oct. 20, 1807; grad. Cushing Acad., 1887; now 
at Smith College. 

282. Charles Greeley, b. May 31, 1872; grad. Wilton High School, 
1888. 

283. Xelson (225), b. Xov. 17, 181G; attended Xew Ipswich Acad.; 
settled as farmer on part of the homestead; m., Oct. 17, 1848, Hannah 
Holt Pevey of Greenfield, N. H., who was b. Oct. 31, 1821. Children : 

284. Edward Xelson (287), b. Oct. 5. 1850. 

285. Katharine Holt, b. April 7, 18.54; resided about 5 yrs. with friends 
at Willefs Point, X. Y. Harbor; now resides in Wilton. 

286. Walter Harris, b. June 30, 1855. 

287. Edward Xklsox (284), b. Oct. 5. 1850. Attended Xew Ipswicli 
Academj' ; from Xov., 1872, was a messenger of the Canadian Express Co. 
from Montreal westerly, and later from Montreal to Portland, Me., till 
1887; since then has been agent of the Dominion Express Co. at Montreal. 



540 HISTORY OF WILTOK. 

lie in., Island Pond, Vt.. June 21. 1SS2. Sarah Ann N(\vo*. who was b. 
March 7, lS5:i. Child: 
288. Tharlp? Novo?, h. An";. ;^. lS8fi. 



•289. .IKKKMIAII (15). son of John (13). I.. May 2:>. 174;{; d. Nov. 2. 
1S25. Settled in Wilton 170;") or 0; cleared a good farm from the forest, 
and by steady industry kept it in good condition ; nuicli inclined to liome: 
faithful in his duty as an honest. Christian man. He m., Sept. 10. 1700. 
Chloe, dan. of Zebadiah Abbot of Andover, Mass. She was li. Nov. 10. 
1737, and d. Aug. 21, 1800. ( hildren : 

2»0. Chloe. b. June 4. 1707; d. July 11). ISIH: m.. Aj.ril 11. 1780. 
Joseph Gray. See Gray gen. (25). 

291. T.ydia (299), b. Oct. 22, 1708. 

292. Anna (309), b. July 15, 1770. 

293. I'hebe (317), b. Aug. 24. 1772. 

294. Dorcas, b. Aug. 24, 1772: d. July. 1847: m. Daniel IbdI. Wilton. 
See Nicholas Holt gen. (188). 

295. Jeremiah (329j, b. Aug. 2s. 1774. 
29G. Zebadiah (41«), b. Sept. 20, 177(;. 

297. Betsy (451), b. Aug. 21. 1778. 

298. Saraii. 1». Dec. 8. 1781 ; d. Oct. 20. 18.-.1 : m. Stephen Buss. See 
Stephen Buss gen. (17). 

299. T.VDIA (291), b. Oct. 22. 170s: d. Sept. 1, ls;!2: m. (apt. Thomas 
Pevey of (Jreenfield. Children : 

300. Thomas (I'evey), b, Oct. .{1. 17til ; d. Nov. 20, 1814. 

301. Jeremiah (Pevey), b. Nov. 4, ]70;j; ni. T.ouisa Fitch. 

302. Zebadiah (Pevey), b. Aug. 2."), 179."); m., 2d. Mary Patterson. 

303. Ezra (i'evey), b. Nov. 0, 1707; d. Nov. :5, ISdO. 

304. Peter J. (Pevey), b. March 4, 1800; d. June 1, 1837. 

305. George S. (Pevey), b. March 4, 1800: d. Nov. 3, 1800. 

300. T.ydia (Pevey), b. Nov. 12. 18();{: m. .loshua Steven* of Peter- 
borough. 

307. Chloe A. (Pevey), b. Oct. 0, 1800; d. 

308. K/ra (Pevey), b. Aug. 14, 1809; IVterlxtrougb : capt. of militia: 
m. Lucinda Little. - > 

309. Anna (292), b. July l.'). 1770: d. March, is 14 : m.. Ai)ril 13. 1700. 
David Wood of 1 lancock. ( hildren : 

310. Anna (Wood), b. May 24, 170.-): d. Jan.. 1S20: m. Daniel Wood. 

311. Sally (Wood), b. Aug. LI. 1707. 

312. Achsah (Wood), b. Jan. .5, 1801 ; m. David Hills. 

313. David (Wood), b. Feb. 8, 1804 ; m. 

314. :Moses (Wood), b. April 20, 1800; m. 

315. Jacob Abbot (Wood), b. May 14. 1810: M. D. : ni. 
310. Betsy E. (Wood), b. March 8. 1812; d. Aug. 13. 18:{2.- 

317. PiiF.HK (293), b. Aug. 21. 1772; d. Dec. 18.j(); m.. Sept. 1. 170.i. 
Walter Fiske of Wilton ; m.. 2d. 1810. Caleb Holt of Weld, Me. See Holt 
gen. (114). Cbiidren: 



GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 541 

318. WalttT (Fisk.-), 1). May 2(i, 17"J0. 
31!). IJfiijaiiiin X. (Fi:>ke), b. Jan. 22, 1798. 

320. .Jfiemiali (Fiske) (323), b. Jan. ;^. 180(1. 

321. Abii'l (Holt), b. Aiiril 13, 1815. 

322. Hiram (Holt), b. Sept. 28, 181G. 

323. .Jkkkmiah (Fi.><kk) (320), b. Jan. 3, ISOO; lived in Weld. Me.. 
Augusta. Me., and Koxbuiy, Mass., where he d. ; m., Oct. 28, 1824, l'ep;jry 
Hurton of Wilton. .See Burton j?en. (44). Children: 

324. Henry Dwii^ht (Fiske), b. Auj?. 12, 1825; enlisted in lall of 18(51 
in Sixteenth lte,u;t., Maine V., and d. Jan. 21, 1805, starved to death in 
Salisbury Prison. He ni. p:ilen ( ooiey of Lowell; 4 eli., all dead but 
youn<>;est, (Jeo. Henry. 

325. Phebe Abbot (Fiske). b. Uet. 2. 182() ; ni. James E. Handin of 
Au-^iista, Me. Two ehildren : Harriet, who m. Wni. Hartwell of Bath, 
and riiny. 

32({. Emma Maria (Fiske). b. Auj?. 21, 1828; m. Henry A. Blake of 
Auf^usta, Me. Three ehildren : Henry L., Maria Seottie, and Ada. a 
teaeher. 

327. Jeremiah Pliny (Fiske). b. Mareh 24, 1831; a painter in Boston: 
m. Sarah Dow of Coneord, N. H. Two ehildren; 1 living, Alfreda. 

328. Mary Ann Billings (Fiske), b. Jan. 21, 1830; m. Jolin A. Turner 
of Medtield, Mass. Two ehildren, d. in infancy. 

329. Jeuk.miaii (295), b. Aug. 28, 1774; d. June 30, 1857. Settled at 
first on tlie homestead with his father, but later on the farm occupied by 
the late Dea. Ilermon Abbot, lie m.. Jan. 30, 1800, Eunice Blancliard, 
who was b. June 0. 1778. and d. Jan. 4. 1850. See Blancliard gen. (44). 
Cliildren : 

330. Eunice, b. Sept. 4, 1803; d. Oct. 24. 1807. 

331. Son, b. Jan. 5, 1805; d. Jan. 0, 1805. 

332. Lydia, b. May 12, 1800; d. March 5, 1800. 

333. Jeremiah (340), b. July 19, 1808. 

334. Chloe, b. May 29, 1810; d. April 17, 1833. 

335. Amos (303), b. June 2, 1812. 
33(>. Ilermon (400), b. Feb. 20, 1814. 

337. Abigail, b. July 21, 1810. Teacher at Wilton and Andover, Mas.*., 
for many years; res. now at Wilton. 

338. Isaac (405), b. July 20, 1819. 

339. Elizabeth, b. July 9. 1821 ; many years at Andover; res. now at 
Wiltou. 

340. Jkkkmiah (333), b. July 19, 1808; merchant, Manchester, X. H. : 
m. Eliza Campbell of Windham, who d. Feb. 12, 1870. Children : 

341. (iurie Augusta, b. Sept. 20, 1835; teacher many years in Man- 
chester. 

342. Edward Paysuii (348), b. Dec. 24, 1830. 

343. Selwin Blanchard (350), b. May 31, 1838. 

344. Abbie E., b. Sci)t. 25, 1840; teacher several years in :Manchester. 

345. Milton Atwood (353), b. Aug. 7, 1842. 

346. Sarali Jane (357), b. June 13, 1844. 



542 HISTORY OK WILTON. 

.347. Mary Anna (3(>0), b. April 20, 1848. 

348. Ei.wAKi) Tayson (342). b. Dir. H. \s:H\: ni., April 24. lSfi2, 
An<;ie Crowcll. She d. Oct. ."iO. 1879. Child: 
34J>. Ilinniun Edward. 1). July 2. ISGO. 

350. Ski. WIN Hlanciiahu (343), l». May ;{1, 18;J8: d. Sv\)l. 23, 1880; 
m.. Oct. 21, 1802, Caroline L. Kd^crton. Childrou : 

351. Ilattio Grace, b. Oct. 20, 1803. 

352. William Selwin, b. June 13, 180',). 

353. Milton Atwood (345), b. Aug. 7, 1842; in hardware store, 
Manchester; in., Nov. 17, 1870, Emily Josephine Oliver, who wa.'* b. July 
7. 184!). Cliildren : 

354. Ceorj^e Oliver, b. Feb. 28, 1872. 
,355. James Milton, b. Sept. 8, 1874. 
35G. Hessic Maud, h. March 10, 1885. 

357. Sakaii Jam: (34«), b. June 13,1844; m., Oct. 17, 1871, Frank 
W. Fitts, wholesale and retail merchant, Manchester. Children: 

358. Marianna (Fitts), b. May 13, 187."). 

35J>. William Lamson (Fitts), b. March 6, 1882. 

3G0. Mai!Y Anna (347), b. April 20, 1848; m., Oct. 21. 1809, William 
Stickney Lamson. inventor of the Laujson Cash Carrier; res. in Lowell. 
Children : 

361. William Abl)ot (Lamson), b. Auj,'. 20, 1870. 

3(>2. Frank Fitts (Lamson). b. Nov. 2!), 1872. 

363. A:m()s (335), b. June 2, 1812. For account of his life see pago 
205. He m., May 12, 1834, Anslice Wilson of Wilton. See David Wilson 
gen. (3). Children: 

364. Elizabeth Augusta (373), b., India, April 8. 1835. 

365. Abigail Ann, b. July 29, 1830; d.. India, Aug. 1, 1830. 

366. Anstice, b., India, Aug. 10, 1839. 

367. Chloe, b., India, Sept. 20, 1841. 

368. Amos Wilson (385), b., India. Jan. 0, 1844. 

369. Emily (388), b.. India, June 8. 1845. 

370. Alljcrt Armstrong (396), b., Wilton, Oct. 0, 1847. 

371. Bertha, b., Piscataquog, March 11, 1850; d. Jan. 25, 1875. 

372. Justin Edwurds, b., Portsmoutli, Deo. 25, 1853. Grad.. Dart. 
Coll., 1870; at Union Theol. Sein., 1879, and ordained missionary A. it C. 
F. M., 1880; lives in India; a teacher and editor. 

373. Elizabktii Arr.i .sta (364), b. April 8, 1835: m., Aug. 9, 1856, 
Kev. Samuel Chase Dean, several years missionary in India, now a home 
missionary at South Bend. Xeb. Children: 

374. Horace Abbott (Dean) (382), b. Oct. 20. 1857. 

375. Caroline (Dean), b. June 10, 1859. 

376. Walter Chase (Dean), b. March 10, 1801. 

377. Frank Wilson (Dean), b. Feb. 9. 1803. 
37S. tJeorge IJobinson (Dean), b. Aug. U, 1804. 

379. Edwin Blanchard (Dean), b. July 21, 1800. 

380. Arthur Randall (Dean), b. Feb. 5. 1809. 

381. Norman Peck (Dean), b. April 22. 1871. 



({ENEALOUIE8 : ABBOT. 548 

SS2. HoHACK AIU50TT (Dkan) (374). 1). Oi-l. 20, 1857; ni., Feb. 10, 
18SI. Kli/alu'lh W. W:ik«Mii:ii). Cliildirn: 
3S;{, lloniioii Wjikcmaii (Dean), h. March 23. 1882. 

384. Edgar Lyslc (Dean), b. Sept. \o, 1885. 

385. Amo.x Wilson (3G8), b. Jan. 0, 1844; for sketch of his life see 
page 208; in., Aug. l!), 1880, Helen (i. Wright. Children: 

38G. Harold Wilson, b. Aug. 0, 1882; d. Xov. 0, 1885. 

387. Griswold, 1). Sept- "iS, 1884; d. Nov. 7, 1885. 

388. Kmii.v (3G9), b. June 8, 1845; ni., in India, George Adolphus 
Jacob, now colonel in the English army in India; his family res. in Eng- 
land for the education of his children, (.'hildren : 

389. Frederick Drummond (Jacob), b. March 2iJ, 18(55; a law studcMit. 

390. Harold Fenton (Jacob), b. Dec. 22, 1800; in the army in India. 

391. Ernest Abbott (Jacob), b. March 20, 1808. 

392. Hugh 'J'ravers (Jacob), b. July .'W, 1800. 

393. Ethel May (Jacob), b. Aprili;J. 1871. 

394. Maud Augusta (.Facob). b. Dec. 24, 1872. 

395. Kathleen Anstice (Jacob), b. Dec. 1, 1882. 

390. Alukrt Akmsthonc; (370), b. Oct. 0, 1847. He went to India 
witli his parents, 1857, returning, 1865; Dart. Coll., 1871 ; taught .school 
in Tennessee one yr. ; 1S7;}-S3, engaged in farming and stock-raising in 
Steele City, Xeb. ; since 1883 engaged in business in gas fixtures, and now 
is one of the tirm composing the American Plating Co., at Minneapolis; 
m., Wilton, Sept. 8, 1880. Abby Hawkins Foster. See Foster gen. (6). 
Children : 

397. May Ethel, b. March 20, 1882. 

398. Bertha Abigail, b. Oct. 2: 1884. 

399. Anstice Tenny, b. May 9, 1886. 

400. IlERMON (336), b. Feb. 20, 1814 ; d. Xov. 17, 1878. Settled on the 
homestead. A man of strict integrity and excellent Judgment and ability. 
Deacon, and for six years a selectman. He m., Jan. 5, 1837, Harriet 
Abbot (224). Children: 

401. Willis Hermon, b. ^larch 12, 1839; enlisted in Co. C. Sixteenth 
regt., X. H. v.; served under Gen. Banks in Louisiana; a farmer in 
Wilton; m., Sutton, Aug. 11, 1886, Emma Florence Wyman, who was b. 
Xov. 1, 1853. 

402. Emily Harriet, b. Sept. 22. 1844; teacher in several towns in 
X'. H., and in Ashburnham and Pepperell, Mass. 

403. Mary Xelson, b. Feb. 3, 1847; a music teacher in Lowell. .Mass. 

404. A daughter, b. and d. May, 1849. 

405. Isaac (338), b. July 20, 1819; d. Jan. 11. 1857. A farmer in 
Wilton; a selectman; in a flour and grain store at Manchester for some 
years. He m., Feb. 18, 1846, Harriet Parkhurst, who was b. April 7, 1820. 
(.hildren : 

406. Fanny Xaomi (410), b. Xov. 10, 1840. 

407. Edwin Isaac, b. .Vpril 14, 1849; many years in the mining regions 
at the West, returned sick, and d. Aug. 23, 1882. 

408. William Herbert (413), b. Feb. 3, 1853. 



')44 lllSTOltY OF WILTON. 

40?). Arthur .Vu^iisius. 1». D»v. (j, IS.V) ; tlerk in a wholesale jewelry 
store, IJoston. 

410. Fanny Xaomi (400), h. Nov. lU, 181(i; in., June 2, 1S(;S, Albert 
Carlton, a farmer in Willon. Children: 

411. Annie Abbot (Carlton), b. May 23, 1.S.S0; d. .Inly M. ISISO. 

412. Alice May (Carlton), b. May 2;j, ISSO. 

413. William Hkhiucut (408), b. Feb. ;^, 1853; a teller in the Ameri- 
can Loan and Trust Co., Boston; m.. Nov. !), 1881, Sarah Lydia Gallison 
of Lawrence, M:iss. ( 'liildren : 

414. Edwin Isaac, b. Oct. 13, 1883. 

415. Elizabeth, b. July 20, 1885. 

410. Zebadiaii (290), b. Sept. 2U. 177(5; d. Aug. 24, 1830. A farmer 
on the homestead, lie m., Nov. 8, 1801, Elizabeth Hale, dau. of l^ieut. 
Joseph Hale, and niece of Capt. Nathan Hale, of Hevohitionary fanie. 
She was 1). Sept. 20, 1770, and d. April 11, 1845. Ciiildren : 

417. Eliza Hale, b. Sept. 7, 1802; d. March 10, 1853; m.. Ceorf^ia. 
Nov. 12, 1820, Alvah Steele. See Benjamin Steele gen. (18). 

418. Zebadiah (420), b. Oct. IG, 1803. 

41». Mary, b. June 21, 1805; d. May 15, 1857: ni.. Jidy 4, 1831, John 
Farrington liussell. See IJussell gen. (30). 

420. lUifus (430), b. April 17, 1807. 

421. Charles (440), b. Oct. 31, 1808. 

422. Nancy (44J)), b. Feb. 24, 1810. 

423. Caroline, b. Oct.'l, 1811 ; d., Chelmsford, Mass., Oct. (I, 1852; m.. 
Nov. 27. 1832, Henry Abbot (093). 

424. Lucy, b. March lit, 1815; teacher in Ceorgia ; m.. Nov. 10. 1837. 
Win. Abbot (487). 

425. Levi, b. May 20, 1818; Yale Coll.. 1840; teacher at Alexandria. 
Va., Newark, N. J., and elsewhere; stuilied law with Abbot it Fox, 
Nashua, and at Harvard Law School; admitted to the bar at Manchester, 
Oct., 1850; now for many years on a farm in HoUis; superintendent of 
schools, etc. He m., Jan. 1, 1857, Matilda Abbot (480) : n. ch. 

420. Zkuaimah (418), b. Oct. 10, 1803; d. July 17, 1888. A teacher 
and a farmer in Wilton on lot No. 3, third range; prominent in town 
artairs; well informed, and possessed of an unusually keen mind; a nnui 
fearless in advocating the cause of abolition in anti-slavery times ; univer- 
sally respected. He m., Sept. 24, 1827, Mary Ann Hyde of Lisbon, Conn., 
who was b. Sept. 12, 1802, and d. Nov. 10, 1874. ( hildren : 

427. Albert Dwight (430), b. Jan. 10, 1831. 

428. Susan Elizabeth, b. Oct. 28. 1834; ni.. 2d wife. April 5. 1877. 
George Nornnm Carr, l». Aug. 15, 182li, at Dryden, N. V. 

429. Ellen Frances (432), b. Jan. 15, 1838. 

430. Alhkkt Uwicut (427), b. Jan. 10. 1831 : larmer in Wilton: m.. 
Oct. 30, 18(10, Jane IJrigham of Dublin. N. II., win. was 1). Jan. 1!), 18.38. 
Chilli: 

131. IVrley John. b. Dec. 11, 18(;5. 

432. Ellln Fkancks (429), b. Jan. 15, 1838: m., Jan. 15. 18(;i, Daniel 
Tenney Shipley of Londonderry, who was b. Dec. 30, 1810, and d. May 10, 



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GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 545 

1S83; lived in I^oiidoiick-ny, Lawroiii-f ami Mctlmoii. Sho now res. in 
Nashua, ("hildreii : 

433. Wilbur Ahhot (Shipley), h. Aug. l(i. 18G2; res. Nashua: ni.. 
Mareh 10. lS,s(i. Loia E. IJagley, wlio was b. Juue 17, 18G;J. 

434. Mary Hyde (Shii.ley). I). May 0, 1SG5; d. Jan. 23, 1SG7. 
43o. Katharine Maud (Shipley), b". June S, 1871 ; d. Nov. 8, 1872. 
43G. lUirs (420), I). April 17, 1807; d. Jan. 12,1873. At Phillips 

Exeter Acad., 1827-2!) ; 3 yrs. at Dartnioutli Coll., and 1 yr. at Yale, gradu- 
ating there 1833; 1833-3!), in Kentucky, teacher 2 yrs. at Greensburg: 
studied and i)ractise(l medicine, attending lectures at Lexington and at 
Louisville, where he graduated 183!); 183!)-1G, practised at Jeftcrson City. 
.Mo. ; in 184(>-5G, ])ractised in Callaway Co., Mo., carrying on a farm nican- 
while; 18r)(>, removed to Fulton in same co., when; in 18G3 he was 
ai)pointed supt. of tlie State Insane Asylum there located; this position 
he resigned in 18(i7 and removed to Pleasant Hill in Cass Co., where he 
spent the last years of his life. A city paper characterized him as " A 
nuMuber of the church 40 years, a ruling elder 30 years;*' "a learned, 
judicious and successful physician ;"" "decided in liis opinions, linn in 
executing his designs, and punctual in the discharge of duty." He m., 
April 20, 1S3S. Mary IJ. Aiken of Greensi)urg, Ky., who d. Oct. 19, 1838; 
he m., 2d. Oct. 21, 1840, Mary Rebecca Hart of JelVerson City, wlio was 
1). in Va., Fel). 2!), 1824, and d. Feb. 13, 187G. Children : 

437. Cliaries Hale, b. May 17, 1843. Crad. Westminster Coll., Fulton, 
]Mo., 18G3; studied medicine at Dellevue HospitaKJoUege, New York City, 
graduating 18GG; practised in several places, lastly at Pleasant Hill, Mo., 
where he moved upon his father's death, to take charge of his practice. 
He sulisequently became a civil engineer; died. 

43.S. Annie Curd (440), b. Sept. 18, 184G. 

439. Caroline Hart (443), b. Aug. IG, 184<J. 

440. Anxie Ci;i;i> (43H), b. Sept. 18, 184(i; m., Dec. 20, 1871, Allen 
M. Stearns, a grad. of Mich. Univ., and ii lawyer; res., since 1873, at 
Kalamazoo, Midi. Children: 

441. Clare Hart (Stearns), b. Jan. 14, 1873. 

442. Eva Stanley (Stearns), b. June 14, 1874; d. 

443. Caroline Haut (430), b. Aug. IG, 1849; m., Oct. 31, 1871, 
Elisha Stanley, who was engaged in banking business at Pleasant Hill, 
Mo., and d. aMarch 20, 1875. She resides at Kalamazoo. Children: 

444. Lester Abbot (Stanley), b. Aug. 9, 1872. 

445. Al)bot (Stanley), b. Nov. 28, 1873; d. Aug. 18, 1874. 

44G. CilAULEs (421), b. Oct. 31, 1808; d. Dec. 22, 187S. At Exeter 
academy 3 yrs. and grad. Dart. Coll., 1833. Teaclier at Nashua and else- 
where of private schools; also teacher of vocal and instrumental music; 
he taught numerous singing schools in dillcrent states; settled in Newark, 
engaged in' other business and d. there. He m., Feb. 10, 1848, Chastina 
C. (iove of Milford. Children : 

447. Francis Guy Gove, b. Aug. 2.i, 18G1. 

448. Poy, I). July 7, 180") ; d. 



54r) IIISTOKY OF WILTON. 

149. Nancy (-422), it. Feb. 24. 1810; d. Jan. 5, 1888. A teacher for 
tea terms. She in., Anj?. 18, 1884, Geo. M. llayvvanl of Milford, who was 
in business at Baltimore, Md. lie d., Milford, April 7, 1840. Slie m., 2d. 
April 19, 1854, Henry Abbot of Lowell. Child : 

450. Caroline Frances (Hay ward), b. Feb. (J, 1830. 

451. Bktsy (2{»7), b. Anir. 21. 1778; d. ; m. Capt. Moses Wood. 
Children : 

452. Moses (Wood), b. June 13, 1812. 

453. Elizabeth (Wood), b. May 1"), 1814. 

454. David (Wood), b. Aug. 31, 181G. 

455. Catharine (Wood), b. Jan. 1, ISIU. 
45G. Betsy Emily (Wood), b. Jan. 1, 1821. 



457. William (1«), son of John (13), b. Jan. 14, 1748; d. Nov. 30. 
1793. He settled on lot No. 3, fifth ran<;e, where A. D. Abbot now lives, 
as early as 1770. IJy industry and prudence he made a good farm I'rom 
the forest. He was a man of keen intellect, sagacious, well informed and 
of strict integrity; of good influence in town and county: a patron of 
learning, good order and religious institutio;is; prominent in town aflairs, 
serving as selectman, town clerk and representative; was a member of 
tlie state convention for adopting tlie U. S. Constitution, and aided mni-h 
in its adoption; and was a member of the convention for revising the N. 
H. Constitution. He m., Nov. 12, 1772, Phebo Ballard, who was b. Nov. 
."), 1752, and d. Jan. 7, 184(1. Children : 

458. William (4«J>), b. Nov. 15, 1773. 

459. John (477), b. Oct. (J, 1775. 
4G0. Timothy (480), b. Sept. 2, 1777. 

461. Ezra, b. Aug. 10, 1779; d. Aug. 29, 1784. 

402. Phebe, b. Aug. 11, 1781 ; d. Oct. 21, 1844. 

403. llermon, b. Aug. 13, 1783; d. July 24. 1825: two yrs. at Harv. 
Coll. ; physician, Belfast, Me. 

404. Ezra (513), b. July 3, 1785. 

405. Isaac, b. July 29, 1787; d. Nov. 7, 1788. 

400. Hannah, b. July 17, 1789; m. John Mack of Amherst. See Mack 
gen. (19). 

407. Betsy, b. Sept. 5, 1791 ; d. March 12, 1828: m. Dr. Timothy Park- 
hurst of Wilton. See Parkhurst gen. (17). 

408. Isaac (528), b. Sept. 11, 1793. 

409. WiLLiA.M (458), b. Nov. 15, 1773; d. Aug. 2(5, 1849. Harv. Coll.. 
1797; a lawyer at Castiue and Bangor, Me.; member of convention for 
forming the Maine Constitution, and of the Legislature at organizing the 
government; lirst mayor of Bangor, lie ni.. 1802, Itebekali .\tIierton of 
Lancaster, Mass. Children: 

170. William, b. March 23, 1.S03; d. Oct. 15, 1812. 

171. Charles Jellrey. b. Jan. 9, 1800; Bowd. Coll., 1825; lawyer at 
Castine; m. S. A. Hook, who d. 1843, aged 30 yrs. ; m., 2d. at Classboro, 
N. J., April 2, 1855, Mrs. Temperance J. Whitney of New Orleans. 



GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 547 

472. Ki'bcktih, 1). Oct. 17, 1807: iii. Dr. TlHuiias Baikcr ol rro-sjiect, 
Me. ; later of IJaiif^or. 

473. Ellen, I). March 30, 1810. 

474. George 11., b. Feb. S, 1812 ; d., New Orleans, 18.50. 

475. William, b. Sept. 11, 1813; d., New Orleans, Sept. ."J, 1837. 
47«. Francis, b. Nov. 7, 1810; res. Deer Isle; ni. 

477. .Joiix (459), b. Oct. 0, 1775; d. ; physician at Hampden and Ban- 
gor; m. ]Mary Ilannnond. C'hihh-en: 

478. .Mary, b. Aug. 1(1, 1810. 

479. John, b. .Ian. 7, 1818. 

480. Timothy (460), b. Sept. 2, 1777; d. Oct. 27, 1SG3. Settled on 
the lioniestead ; representative and senator in State Legislature; a Justice 
of the peace for very many years; a man well informed by reading, 
reflection and observation, and universally respected. lie m., Nov. 4, 
1812, Jietsy, dau. of Dr. Ebenezer Kockwood, who d. Oct. 0, 1846, aged 
04 yrs. See Kockwood gen. (13). Children : 

481. Maria, b. Aug. 8, 1813; d. Aug. 10, 1823. 

482. William (487), I). May 10, 181.-). 

483. Betsy 11. (498), b. Aug. 3, 181S. 

484. Timothy, b. .Inly 13, 1821 ; d. June 7, 1845. 

485. Maria, b. Dec. 27, 1823 ; d. May 13, 1805. 

48G. :\Iatilda, b. Dec. 12, 1828; m., Jan. 1, 1857, I^evi Abbot (425). 

487. William (482), b. May 10, 1815; farmer in Wilton ; m.. Nov. 19, 
1837, Lucy Abbot (424). Children : 

488. William Ellis, b. Dec. 10, 1841 ; d. Fel). 2, 1842. 

489. Maria Louise, b. Dec. 4, 1843; m., Nov. \^, 1880, Wm. Berry, 
who was 1). Feb. 12, 1850. 

490. William Emery (491), b. April 28, 1847. 

491. William Emkuy (490), b. April 28, 1847; a grocer; res. Wash- 
ington, D. C. ; UL, Jan. 24, 1877, Ilattie Eunice (Jove of Washington, 
who was b. Sept. 11, 1854. Children : 

492. Russell Gove, b. Dec. 10, 1878. 

493. Louis Emery, b. Sept. 15, 1880; d. Aug. 10, 1881. 

494. Arthur Hale, b. Dec. 8, 1881. 

495. Ralph Thompson, b. Oct. 10, 1884. 

490. Herbert llockwood, b. Feb. 24; 1880; d. April 5, 1887. 

497. Roland Emerson, b. Oct., 1857. 

498. Betsy R. (483), b. Aug. 3, 1818; m., Oct. 20, 1844, Rev. Hiram 
Wason, who was b., New Boston, Dec. 18, 1814. He grad., Andierst 
Coll., 1838; studied theology at Andover and New Haven; settled as 
pastor of Presbyterian Ch. at Vevay, Fnd., 1843-1857; and at West Creek 
Township, Lake Co., Ind., 1857-18(U; since tlien has resided on his farm 
then-. Children: 

499. Tiiiiolhy Abbot (Wason) (502), b. Sept. 23, 1845. 

500. \anni<' Rockwood (Wason) (505), 1). June !), 1851. 
5(H. Maria Louise (Wason) (509), b. Dec. 18, 1853. 

502. Timothy Aiujot (Wason) (499), b. Sept. 23, 1845; nu, Dec. 24, 



;)48 ilLSTOHY OF WILTON. 

1S7;5, .Julia '.5i:imuiii. who d. .Inly 17. lS7ti : m.. ±\.. ijnnia S. Peach. 
Childivii : 

503. Julia IJraunuu (VVasoti), b. July 1(5, 187(1. 

50-4. lleiiry Boyd (Wason), h. Au«?. 1, 1887. 

505. Nanmk INk'kwuoi* (Wason) (500). h. Juno 0. 18.")1 : m.. Dec. 
I, 187.5, Kdwaiil 1'. Auics. < hildren : 

50G. Carlie Wason (Ames), b. March 20, 1877. 

507. IJayinond Hubbard (Ames), b. Feb. 14, 1879. 

508. Edward p:iiMidjre (Ames), b. June 25, 1881. 

500. Maiua LorisK (Wason) (501), 1). Dec. 18. IS.i:?: ni.. May 7. 
1881, Charles A. Burhaus. Children: 

510. :Mary Carr (Burhaus), b. March 8, 1882. 

511. Bessie Andrews (Burhaus), b. May 1.5. 1884. 

512. Edith Louise (Burhaus). b. April k 188(1. 

513. EzKA (+(>4), b. .Inly :{, 178.') ; d. June 7, 1871. Settled in Jackson. 
Me.; a larnier, and a justice of the peace. He ni., June 2.5, 1818. I'liebe 
(29). dau. of Major Abiel Abbot ol Wilton, who was b. .lune 2.5, 1788. ami 
d. Nov. 2"), 182.5. Children: 

514. Ezra Abbot, b. April 28, 181!); d. M^rch 21, 1884. JJowd Coll.. 
1840; teacher at Eoxcroft and East Machias, Me. ; in 1847 removed to 
Cambridge ; after some time spent in teaching, in pursuing private studies, 
and in rendering service in the libraries of Harv. Coll. and the Boston 
Alhena'um, was appointed, 18.5(1, assist, librarian of Harv. (""oil., and in 
1872 Bussey I'rof. of New Testament Criticisni and Interpretation in the 
Divinity School; a uaunber of the American Oriental Society, 18.52. and 
from 18;53 its recording secretary ; a member of Am. Acad, of Arts and 
Sciences, 18G1 ; in 1871 chosen a member of the New Testament company 
for the revision of our English Bible. A. M., liowd. Coll., 1843; A. U. 
(honorary), Harv. Coll., 18(!1 ; EL. 1)., Vale Coll., 18(]'.); S. T. D., Harv. 
Coll., 1872; LE. 1)., Bowd. Coll., 1878; and was tendered the degree of 
D. D. by the Iniv. of Etlinburgh at its tercentenary, but died before the 
date of celebration. He was noted for the extreme accuracy (tf his sehol- 
arshii), and for his great generosity in freely giving his assistance and 
lime to all who sought his aid. He m., Dec, 7, 184.S, Catharine .Meder of, 
Jackson, who d. .luly 2.5, 1847; m., 2d, Dec. 21. 1854. Emily Everett 
of Cambridge, dau. of IJev. Stevens Everett. 

515. IMiebe Dorcas Abigail (510)% b. Oct. 28, 1822. 

510. PiiKHK DoitCAs Ahi<;aii. (515). b. Oct. 28. 1822; m., 1840. 
William (irout of Monroe, a farmer, who d. 184.5; m.. 2d. 185.5. 
Nathaniel Emmons (arpenter of .l.ickson. a farmer, who d. May Ki, 
1881. Children: 

517. Abby Ann (Crout) (522), b. April 17, 1842; d. June. 187;{. 

518. Kutli W. (Carpenter), b. May 17, 18.5(i; m., July. lf<84, Frederick 
Wriglit of Jackson, a farmer. 

519. Susanna (Carpenter) (520), 1». Dec. 2. 18.58. 

520. Ezra Abbot (Carpenter), b. Nov. 20, 18(jl. 

521. William (Carpenter), b. June 17, 1805; d. Sept. 17, 18(15. 

522. Abuv Ann ((iuoir) (517), b. April 17. 1812: d. June. 1873: 



GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 549 

111.. .Si'pt.. ISO"). 'IMioiiiiis Wiirrou ot .r.'icksoii. a «tniic ciiiifi. ( liiUlren: 
523. Abhot (Warren). I). July ;?, ISCIfi. 
521. ("athariiie OVarron), h. Jan. 2, 1S70. 

525. Thomas (Warren), b. April 17, 1S71. 

526. Susanna (Cakpkntkk) (51«), b. Dot-. 2, is:.s: m.. Maivh 14, 
1880, Frodorie II. JJrowii of Jackson, a fanner. Child : 

527. Emily Abbot (Brown), b. Sept. 0, 1S82. 

52H. Isaac (4GM), b. Sept. 11, 17n:{; d. Mardi '.i. is.-.l. Ho settled in 
Jac-kson, Me.; a land surveyor and fanner. He in.. July 1<!. 1814, Chloe 
Uales of Wilton. See Bales ojoii. (10). rhiUlren: 

52J>. -Mary Jane (540), b., Wilton, Oct. 2."), ISl.-.. 

530. riiel)e Susan, b. May 24, ISIS. 

531. David Sears, b. May 1, 1820. 

532. Emily, b. April 23, 1822; d. Aui;;. 10, lS2r,. 

533. Isaac Prenti.ss, b. April 11, 1824; d. Au«;. 22. 182.-). 

534. Isaac Prentiss (54(5), I). March 1, 1820. 

535. Emily (54H), b. Oct. 24, 1828. 

536. George Junius, b. Dec. :i. 18:30; d. Nov. 3, 188;{. 

537. f'hloe Amelia, 1). June 1, 18:«: m., Dec. 17, ISOl, Unity, Me., 
Sumner W. Hall, who was b., Athens, :Me., April (!. 1S20. and d.. Cliicago. 
111., June .J, 188;{. 

538. Timothy, I). Aug. 18, 18;{0; d, Aug. ;{. ISr)."). 
53J). Williaui, b. Feb. 5, 1S;{!); d. 1803. 

540. Mauv Jank (529), b., Wilton, Oct. 25, 181.->; m., Jan. 1, 183;-), 
Allen Davis of Standish, Me., who was b. Dec. 31, 1810, and d. Dec. 20, 
1874: res. in Hrooks, Me. Children: 

541. <barles Allen (Davis), b. March 4, 1830. 

542. Sarah (Davis), b. May 3, 183!». 

543. Chloe Abbot (Davis),' b. June .30, 1843. 

544. Emily (Davis), b. March 17, 1847; d. March 2.-., 1S74. 

545. Mary Ellen (Davis), b. July 0. 1854. 

546. Isaac Phkntiss (534), b. March 1,1820; res., Milloid : iii..l.ine L. 
ilutcliinson, who was b. Oct. 12, 1831. See Hutchinson gen. (75). Child icn : 

547. (ieorge A., b. Aug. 9, 1850. Two other chihlren have died. 
54H. E.Mii.v (535), 1>. Oct. 24. 1S2S: m., July 1, 1S55. Eoicn Fletth.-r. 

(liildreii : 

54J>. Fremont Charles (Fletcher), b. June 1, IS.'.O. 

550. Mary Emily (Fletdier), 1). Dec. 10, 1857. 

551. Willis Hales (Fletcher), b. .Ian. 22, 1800. 

552. Allen Davis (Fletcher), b. Aug. 18, 1S04 : d. 

553. Frederic (Fletcher), b. May 10, 1870. 



554. Hkn.iamin (3), eighth child of George Abbot (1), was b. Doc. 
20, 1001 : d. .March 30, 1703: res. Andover, Mass. He m.. April 22, 1085, 
Sarah Farnum. 'i'lieir second diild was: 

555. Jonathan, b. Sept., 10S7: d. Manh 21. 177ii: m.. 1713. /.erviah 
Holt. Among their children were : 



550 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

550. Jonathan yoo9). b. Dec. 14, 1714. 

557. Job i,570\ b. Got. 14. 1724. 

558. Samuel i^590). b. Oct. 1. 1727. 

559. JOXATHAX (.556). b. Dei. 14, 1714: d. May 21. 17;»4. Res. 
AiJilover. He in.. 1730, Martha Lovejoy: ni.. 2il. Mary Abbot. Hi> 
jieeonil chiKl was : 

560. WiLLi.\M. b. Jan. 21, 174G: d. Oct., 1S07: >uoeeetleil John ."Steele 
on the farm in Wilton ownetl by the late Zebailiah Abbot. He m. Sarah 
Holt. Children: 

561. Hannah, b.. Andover, Ma>:i.. May 27. 1707; m. iapt. Daniel 
lleald of Temple. N. H. 

562. Sarah, b., Andover, June 3. 1760, m. Ezra Upton; n. eh. 

563. Martha, b., Wilton. Deo. 11, 1772: m. Elisha Child of Temple. 

564. Molly, b. April o. 1775: d. Aug. 20, 1777. 

565. William (.567 \ b. Jan. 7, 1770. 

566. Molly, b. April 23, 17S2; d. June, ISOO: m. Samuel Tufts of 
Maiden. 

567. William i,565), b. Jan. 7, 1770: d. May. 1S43. Suceeetled his 
father on the f.-irm but sold out in a few years and movetl to Maiden. 
Mass. He m., Jan. 24, \7'>^. Rebecca Batchelder, who was b. Dec. 20. 
177."). and d. isa*>. See Batchelder gen. (9). He m., 2d, June 4. ISIKJ. 
Apphia Tyler, who was b. Nov. 22, 17Ji4, and d. Sept. 20. 1S(X'.. s.>.' Tx ler 
gen. (3>. He m., 3d, 1S07. Abigail . Children : 

56S. William, b., Wilton, June i}. ISWL 

569. Nathan, b.. Wilton, July 11, 1S08. and nine more, names unknown. 

570. Job (.557), b. Oct. 14. 1724: d. Settletl in Pembroke. Among 
his children were : 

571. Sarah, b. July. \7'A : m. Abiel Holt of Temple. See Abiel Holt 
gen. (.1). She d., Wilton, Oct. 0. 1S.>4. in the family of her grandson, 
aged 103 yrs. and 3 mos. 

572. Job (573\ b. 17.V). 

573. Job (,572), b. 17.">.^: d. July 12. ISa"). Settletl in Wilton. He m.. 
17S0, Anna Ballanl. Children: 

574. Samuel, b. May 14, 17S1; d. April, 17S2. 

575. Samuel, b. July 15, 17S3: settled in Dexter. Me.: m. Sarah 
Palmer. Eight children. 

576. Anna, b. July -22. 17S.->; d. May 0. 1S2S. 

577. James, b. Mairh 14. 17S7; d. May G. 1S07. 

57S. Sarah, b. April 7, 17S0: d, Dec. 1, 1S21 ; m. Capt. AIh^I Abbot, 
son of her father's brother, Nathan. 

579. Mary Foster, b. April 18, 1701 : d. Oct- 2S. 1S±>: m. Dea. Paschal 
Abbot, son of her father's brother, Nathan. 

580. William Ballanl, b. July 0, 17i«; d. 

581. Job, b. Aug. 15. 1705; d. Oct. 15, 1810. 
5S2. Timothy Ballani (587), b. Aug. 11. 1707. 

583. Abigail, b. Jan. 3. 1700: d. July 15. 18>2. 

584. Lydia, b. Aug. 18. 1800: d. May, 18-2»j: m. Joshua Abbot, -on of 
her father's brother, Nathan. 



GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 551 

5S5. Fanny, b. Jan. 7. ISOJ: m.. IS'2;^. Bouj. IJ. l)o\vno>. Ainlovor. 
t^even ohildivn. 

oSG. Son. b. anil il. 1SU4. 

oS7. Timothy Hai-Kaud (,582). b. Aug. 11, 1707: d. Nov. l»_'. 1SJ(»: 
ni.. April C, ISIO. Abigail Wilson. Sw Wilson gon. (0"). ChiUlivn : 

oSS. Abigail Ann. b., Anilover. Mass.. .Sept. 24. ISl'l. 

5S9. Timothy liallanl. b.. Wilton. X. 11., Juno ;i. 1821. 

.'>W. SAMiEL (ooS\ b. Got. 1. 1727: m. and sottlod in IVnibn.kc 
Among his ohildi-en was : 

.j}>l. Samiel, b. Sept. 10. 174i>; settled in Society Land: m. Klioda 
Ulanehard. One of his children : 

o92. ramcla, b. Doc. 7. 17!U>, is recorded in AVilton to\vn record^. 



503. Timothy (4), ninth child of George Abbot {\), b. Nov. 17, 1G0;{: 
d. Sept. !), 1730. In 107G he was taken by the Indians and was retained 
by them a number of months: he was brought back by a scpiaw, having 
sutVered much from hunger. lie m., Jan.. 1090, Hannah Graves, who d. 
Nov. IG. 17"2G. Among his children was: 

o9i. I'lMOTllY. b. July 1. IGiU: d. July 10. 17(U!: m.. Dec. 1717. Mary 
Foster. Among his children was: 

505. Xatiiax, b. Jan. 1S„1720; d. ; m.. 17:>0. Jane Paul, who d. May 
28. 1772: lived in Wilton awhile. Children : 

50(>. Timothy, b. Oct. 15, 17G2. 

597. Asa. b.Jau. 24, UG.-). 

50S. Nathan, b. Feb. 13, 17G7. 

599. Mary. b. May 14, UGO. 

GOO. Martha, b. April 12, 1771. 



601. Nathaniel (,5), twelfth child of George Abbot (1), was b. July 
15, 1G71; d. Dec. 12, 1745). Res. Andover, Mass. He m., Nov. 1. 1G!)5, 
Dorcas Ilibbert, who d. Feb. 7, 1743. Their fourth child was : 

«02. Joseph, b. Feb. 2, 1705; d.. Wilton. Aug. 23, 17S7. IJemoveil to 
Wilton from Andover about 177G. •• Deacon: a man of great simplicity 
and sound piety. For many years lie tuned the psalm and Dea. Isaac 
Abbot, his cousin, read it line by line." lie ni., Aug. 12. 1731, Deborah 
HIanehard, who d. July, 1773. Of fourteen children, eiglU died young: 
the other six, named below, all came to Wilton : 

G03. liathsheba, b. Sept. IG, 1735 ; d. Dec, 1784. She ni.. July 2. 1752 
Nathan HIanehard. See Blanchard gen. (11). 

«(»4. Hannah. I). June 15. 1742: d. 1800: m. Lieut. Timothy Dale of 
Wilton. 

(J05. Josei)h ^009). !>. At.rii 2, 1744. 

M){i. Jacol) (,«1S). 1). March 22. 174(1. 

GOT. Nathaniel (GSO). b. Sept. 2G. 1751. 

GOS. Rebecca, I). June 15>, 1754 : d. June. 17!U!: m.. 1775. Danid Batch- 
elder. See Batchelder geu. (.8). 



552 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

605). .TosKi'ii i^GOo). 1). Ajuil -2. 1744: .1. 17!i:2. A l.iiinor in Aiulovor, 
Ma-;s., and in Wilton and Nelson. lie ni. Mary Harkor. Children : 

GIO. .Tosepli, I). Nov. 0, 1703; d. : res. Keene: m.,.lun(' 10. 178."), lletsy 
King. See King gen. (3). 

Gil. Joshua, b. Nov. •). NO.-): res. Nelson: ni.. .July 2(). 17s:). Ilnldah 
Abbot of Andover. 

G12. James, 1). Feb. 2, 17(;S; d. July, ISK). IJes. Billeriea. Mass. He 
ni., Feb. 20, 1701, Meliitable Holt. See Holt gen. (111). 

G13. Israel, b. Jan. 2i), 1771 ; d. Feb. 2C, 1S31. Res. Charlestowii. He 
ni., ^lay 1. 1789, Alice Baker of Nelson. 

G14. .^^olly, b. June 18, 1773; ni. Levi Warren ot Nelson. 

G15 r.uey, b. July 18, 177.5; ni. Pepperell Skinner of Nelson. N. H. 

GIG. Isaac, b. Aug. 3, 1778; d. Oct. 17, 1781. 

G17. Jedediah, b. Aug. 20, 1780; of upper Canada and Sniithvillt'. 
Chenango Co., N. Y. 

G18. Jacoh (GOG), b. .March 22, 174G; d. March .•>, 1820. He moved 
to Wilton and made a farm; sold it about 1770 to his brother Joseph: 
traded at Wilton Centre; employed in town business; first representative 
to (Jcneral Court; first Justice of the peace; justice of court of common 
pleas: state councillor; moved to Andover; assisted Hon. Sam. riiillips 
in liis business; tni<tee of rhillips Academy; moved. 1707, to Concord. 
N. II.. and traded: represented Concord .{ yrs. in (Jeneral Court: moved. 
1802, to Brunswick, ^Ic. : on hoard of overseers of Bowdoin Coll.; State 
Senator; d. in Brunswick. He m., 1707, Lydia Stevens, who d. June. 
1821, aged 75 yrs. Children: 

619. Lydia, b. and d. June 1, 1700. 

G20. Lydia, b. May 1. 1771 : ni. Thomas IJussell of Temple. Me. .See 
Ru.s.sell gen. (13). Twelve ch. 

G21. Hannah, b. July 31. 1772; d. May 10. 178(;. 

G22. Phebe, b. June 2.-). 1774; m. BenJ. Abbot (150) of Tempi. •. M<- 
Fourteen ch. 

023. Jacob (G20). b. Oit. 21. 1770. 

G24. Dorcas Hil)bert, b. .S.-pt. 0, 1778; d. Dec. 2!i. 1778. 

G25. Salv.i. h. Sept. 7, 1778; d. .Sept. 15, 1778. 

G2G. John S., b. Nov. 25, 1770; d. June 0, 1800; Harv. Coll.. 1801. 

G27. Lucy, b. April 10, 1781 ; m. Rev. Danfel Campbell of Orford : ii. cb'. 

G2S. Dorcas llil)bert. b. Feb. 21, 1784; d. .\ug. 14, 1784. 

G29. Jacob (G23). I). Oct. 21, 1770; d. .V merchant in Coneord. 
N. IL, and Brunswick, :Me., and a farmer at NVeld ami Farmington, Me. 
He m., April 8, 1708, Betsy Abbot. Aujong their children were Rev. 
Jacob Abbotr, author of the Rollo Books, etc.; Rev. John S. C. Abliott. 
author of Life of Nai)oleon, etc.; Rev. Gorham D. .\bbott, a noti'd 
teacher: Charles Kdward Abbott, a teacher: and Rev. Samuel \\ Abbott. 

G30. Nati!AMi:i, (G07), b, .Sept. 20, 1751 : d. March, 1701 : shoemaker 
and larmer at Wilton ; m., 1773, Sarali Stevens. Children : 

(;:{!. Natbaiiiel. h. Jinie 5, 1774; d. July 11. 1771. 

G32. S.irah. Ii. Oct. 12, 1775; m.. Oct. 5, 17!>0. Altijah Keye< ut 
Pelham. \. II. Se,. Keyes gen. (l.S). 






HeLtorVPE PRIhTlhC CO.,tlOSTON MASS 



GENEALOGIES : AI5BOT. 553 



GS3. I'hclH': III. Kpliraini Alihot nl 15ninfi\vii-k. M( 

«34. Doivas, il. July (1. ISll. 

635. Hannah. 

63G. Petor; sottlpcl in Bedford. 

637. Xathaniel. h. Nov., 1701 ; settled in liedford. 



63H. JosKPH (8), son of John (6), b. Dee. 2'.i. ICTC: d. Jan. !i. 17:.7: 
ros. Andovor, Mass, ; ni., 1722, Hannah .\ll(>ii. Aniono; Ins c'liihhvii \va<: 

639. Jo^KPH, lived with his fatlicr: in. Anna IVahody. who d. May 
20. 17(>(!. Among his children wore: 

640. Lydia, 1). Oct. 2;{, 17.")8: d. S<'pr. 20. lS:2n : in. INIaJ. Sainuel Love- 
joy. See William I.ovejoy gen. (5). 

6+1. Josepli (642), h.Feh. l(i. 17.-.S. 

642. J(Xsi-i>H (641), 1). Feb. 16, 17.-)S: d. IS.T). Ii.> lived in Wilt.. n lor 
a time, but removed, about 1704, to Andovei-. Vl. He in.. Dee. :!0. 17sl. 
I.uoy King. See King gen. (2). Children: 

643. Benning King, b. Dec. 2!). 17S!r>: res. Weston. Vt. : in. 1S(I7: ."> eh. 

644. Asa, b. Marcli .10, 178S. 

645. Luther, b. 1700; lived in Andover. Vt. : G vh. 

646. Lucy, b. \7m. 

647. Sally, b. 170G. 

648. Betsy, 1). 1700. 

645). STF.fiiKN (»), son of John (6), b. March H;. 1(;7S: d. May 27. 
17G(!; res. Andover. Mass.; in., 170S. SaraJi Steven^, who d. .Ian.. 17:.l. 
aged GO. Among their children was: 

650. STKiniF.x, b. 1700: d. Nov., 17GS: in.. 171:!. .^L•lry .\l.bot. Among 
their clilldren was: 

651. Geoij<;ic, b. June i;{. 17.")G: d. Nov.. 1S20: lived in Wilton and 
Salem; m., 1779, Kebecca Blancliard. Children: 

652. .Samuel, b. Nov. 2, 1770. 

653. Rebecca, b. June 17, 1781 : d. Feb. 10. ISOI. 

654. Sarah Stevens, b. June 12, 17S,3: m. Gen. David I'litiiani ol Salem. 

655. George, b. July 17. 17S:.->. 

656. Ephraini. Ii. Sept. 27. 1787: d.. Zanesville. ().. 1S22: m. Sarah 
(heever. 

657. Kli/.al)eth Kneeland, b. Dec. 20, 1780. 
65S. Stephen, 1). April 2, 1702; d. 1800. 

65JL Marali. U. Aim'. 11. 1701: m. Nathan rntnain. 



660. BAHA0IIIA8 (12), son of .Fohn (10), b. May IL 1707: d. Oct. 2. 
17>^L lies. Andover, .Mass. He m.. 17;5.{, Hannah Flolt. who d. Aug. 2. 
I77.'>. Of twidve children the three n.'imed below settled in Wilton : 

661. Hannah, b. .May 20, 17:i7: d. Nov.. 1812: m., April 21, 17r.G, Jere- 
miah Holt. See Holt gen. (74). 

662. Barachias (664), b. June2, 17:{0. 



554 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

G«3. Timothy, b. June :i. 1747; killed. March SO, 1772. by a fall in 
Maj. Abiol Abbot's barn. 

(>(J4. liARAClliA.s (G62), b. June 2. 17;{!i; d. .Ian. 2!t. lSl-2. Konioved 
to Wilton, 17Sfi, and settled on a faiin which had been previously cleared 
and carried on for several years by hiring labor. He ni. Sarah Holt, who 
was b. March IS, 1747. Children : 

«66. Barachias (G72), b. Dec. 20, 1771. 

666. Timotliy (685), b. March 20, 1773. 

667. Joel, b. April 29, 1775 ; d. ilay 7, 1775. 

668. Joel (700), b. Oct. G, 177G. 

669. Sarah, b. Oct. 10, 1779; d. Oct. 19. 1S5S. 

670. James (716), b. May 30, 1780. 

671. Elizabeth, b. Sept. 14, 1784; d. April :>, 1S.')4. 

672. BAUACIIIA.S (665), b. Dec. 20, 1771 ; settled at Landiiiove. Vt. : 
m., Jan. 18, 1798, Anna Colburn at Temple. Children : 

673. Anna, b. March 18, 1799; ni. A. Lawrence of Peru, Vt. 

674. Cynthia, b. Jan. 25, 1801; d. Oct., 1841; ni. C. \V. Thomas ot 
Peru. 

675. Elias, b. May 2, 1802; m. Mary Holt. 

676. Daniel, b. Aug. 17, 1803; d. July 12, 1828. 

677. Eunice, b. Jan. 21, 1805; m. George Chase. 

678. Nathan, b. Oct. 10, 1807; m. Phebe Brown. 

679. Lydia, b. Oct. 10, 1809; m. E. G. Chase. 

680. Sarah, b. May 4, 1811 ; d. Sept., 1835. 

681. Hannah, b. July 12, 1813 ; d. Oct. 19, 1829. 

682. Mehitabel, b. June 25, 1815; d. March, 1835. 

683. Timothy, b. and d. 1817. 

684. James, b. July 20, 1818. 

685. Timothy (666). b. March 20. 1773; d. Jan. 1,1837: lived witii 
his father; m. Polly Bancroft, who d. Feb., 1852. Children : 

686. Kendall Bancroft, b. Feb. 5, 1803; saddler and farmei' at .Mon- 
tague, Mass. ; ni. Harriet Severance ; 2 eh. 

687. James Holt, b. March 31, 1804; d. Sept. 19, 1804. 

688. James Holt, b. July 0, 1805; d., Montague, Dec. 1830. 

689. Son, b. and d. March, 1807. 

690. Henry (693), b. Aug. 7, 1808. 

691. Mary, b. Xov. G, 1810; d. Nov. 23, 1S6G. 

692. Timothy, b. Dec. 7, 1814; d. May 10, 181G. 

693. Hkxuv (690), b. Aug. 7, 1808; res. in Wilton, Chelmsford. 
Amherst, Mass., and Lowell; m. ('aroline Abbot (423), who was I). Oct. 
1, 1811, and d. Oct. G, 18.52; m., 2d, Anril 19. 18.54, Mrs. Xancy (Al.l)ot) 
llayward, sister of his first wife. Children : 

694. Ellen, b. Nov. 2, 1833; d. Nov. 15, 18.33. 

695. Albert ILurison, b. July 1, 1835; d. Nov. 5. 183G. 

696. Albert Henry, b. June 28, 1837. 

697. .James Horace, b. March 2G, 1841. 

69S. Kinily Caroline, b. Feb. 18, 1843; d. March 7. ls.-,4. 
699. William (Jarrison. b. June 27. 18 IG: d. Dec. Ki. 1SG3. 



GENEALOGIES : ABBOT. 555 

700. JovA. (OG.S), b. Oct. (>, 177(); il. Muirh 2U, lS(j:{; i-aipoiilcr iiml 
fiirijuM-; a Justice of the peace; ni., March 24, 180;^, Judith IJay r»atcli- 
eUler, who d. May 1, 1855. See Batchelder <i:eii. (11). Chilthen : 

701. Fanny, b. July 25, 1804; d. May 25, 1S4!I. 

702. John (708), b. July .'W, 1805. 

703. Hebekah Jane, b. Au^. 5, 1807; d. Aug. 2S, 1804. 

704. James :\ra(lison, b. May :U), 1810; d. July 5, 18;{7. 
70o. Ilainiah, b. Sept. !), 1812; d. Auo;. 1*), 181:5. 
70({. George Clinton, b. Oct. .JO, 1817; <1. Feb. [i. 18;{1). 
707. Harvey L. (712), b. Dec. 2.3, 182.'}. 

705. John (702), b. July ;}0, 1805; d. May 10. 1848; m. .Sally I'.iown 
(.f So. Reading, Mass., who d. April 11, 1840. Children : 

7(M>. Eliza Brown. 

710. John Byron, b. 18;5:j; d. Nov. 5, 1851. 

711. Irving. 

712. IlARVEY Lafayettk (707), b. Dec. 2:5, 182;}; ni.. .Inly I. bs.-.d. 
Mrs. Amanda Louise (Wilson) Livingston, who was b. April 12. 182'.). 
< hildren : 

713. William Lafayette, b. April 2:}, 1857; d. April 10, 1885. 

714. Jennie Louise, b. Oct. 12, 1859; in., Jan. 4. 188S, I)a\id Manning 
Potter, who was b. in Nova Scotia, June 14, ISGG. 

715. George Edmund, b. Oct. 12, 1801. 

710. Jamks ((>70), b. May 30, 1780; d. Oct.. 1858: lived in Aiidover. 

Mass.; m. ^Mary Foster. Children: 

717. Mary, b. Xov. 4, 1810; d. Aug., 1857. 

71H. James Holt, b. Sept. 11, 1812. 

71}). .Sarah, b. July 23, 1814. 

720. Barachias H., b. July 24, 1810. 

721. Dorcas, b. June 14, 1818. 

722. Phebe Elizabeth, b. Nov. 2, 1820. 

723. Timothy, b. Aug. 13, 1823. 

724. Hannah, b. Feb. 28, 182U. 



ADDITIONAL GENEALOGIES. 



We have uot obtained the genealogies of several families, who 
either have been in the past, or are now, residents of Wilton. This 
apijlies especially to the early settlers. It also applies to families 
of the factory operatives, to some transient residents, and to some 
who have removed from town. It still further may apply to some 
established families of citi;cens, who, owing to our neglect or their 
own, have not been enrolled in our genealogical catalogue. Wi- 



556 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 

oai-ly issued a printed card, and after that a cirtular, calling upon 
all to communicate their family record or genealogy. We hail 
hoped they would do so without further entreaty. 

15AILEV FAMILY. 

Thi? family lived in the rioutlnvest part of the town, near the (ioki- 
>mith place, in a one-story hou^e. which ha? long since been taken down. 
One dan. i> remembered by the name of Ritty. 

DILLON FAMILY. 

1. TiiOMA? II. Dii.l.ox camt' with his f:ither"> family to Wilton, and 
was engaojed several years in trade at East Wilton. He had several 
brothers. William. John, and others, whose names we have not ascertained, 
and «me sister. He m. Anna Woodbridi^e. He has ivs. in smeral places: 
Washinjjton. P. ('.. Waterbnry. ('oini.. Meadville. Penn.. but at present is 
in the grocery business in Nashua. He has one dan., .\lice M. Williauj 
Dillon and Michael A. Dillon were in the army in the late war. 

DOE FAMILY. 

1. Gkok«;k I. Dt>K and wife reside iii the nortli part ot Wilton on a 
model i)lace. of which an illustnttion is cr[\ou in this volume. Mr. Doe 
was selectman from 1SS5 to 1S87. 

ILV.^KELL FAMILY. 

1, Haskkll »!c Whitxkv was a familiar tirm for many years l)efoi-e 
Joseph Newell came to town. Mr. Haskell m. and had sevend childi-en. 
After the death of his first wife he m. a second wife, who d. soon after 
marriage. He renioved from Wilton to Fitchburg. 

lIAYWAin> FAMILY. 

1. Nf.iif.mi.xii Haywaku came to Wilton as a tnnler about 1S20, ami 
occupied the prenuses in Wilton Centre where is now the home of Mr. 
George A. Newell. He afterwai-ds lived on the farm Just this side of 
I*ine valley. The children wei-e: Neheniiah. Luci-etia. Jonas. lf«>l>ecca 
and George, if our memory does not fail us. All the family long ago 
removed from town. f;eorge m. a Miss Abbot of Wilton. Lneretia m. a 
Mr. Blanchard and i-es. in Milfoitl. <). .^ome of the children lived in 
Baltimore. We have not been able to trace them farther. 

<^I ADE FAMILY. 

1. LuKKNZo Qi AKK. li. March l.f. ls.{li. son ot ."^anmel Quadi" of Hollis. 
He came to Wilton in ."^ejit.. I>i72. as a freight agent of thi- Boston c<: 
Lowell Kailroad. He m.. Jan. :»4. IS.m. EII.mi M. I'ateh of Hollis. ( hild: 

2. Charles L.. b. Hollis. Dee. 11. isr.i;: d. Nov. .in. 1S7l>. 



GENEALOGIES : WoODUKIDGE. 557 

STK KNKV FAMILY. 

1. llEXRY Stuknky ami wife livo at the East villajjo. She is eii<riis«'<i 
in the dieijsi-inakiiiir liusiiiess. 

WIHTNKV KA.^LILV. 

1. Plixy Whitxky wa^ a trader in company with Mr. Ilaskoll at 
Wiltoii (eiitro for several years. He afterwards reiiioveil to Milford. 
wliLTO lie- in. and had several i-hlldren. He il. many years ajjo. 

WINN FAMILY. 

Thi? family lived at We>t Wilton, hut we have no record of its members. 
They long ago left town. 

WOUDBIUDGK FAMILY. 

1. .'>AML'Ki. WooinunixiK lived in tlie house in Wilion ( entre formerly 
the home of Dr. Timothy Tarkhurst. Mr. Woodlnidge d. many years 
ago. but his widow resides with her brother in Mass. Tlieir dau. Anna 
m. Thomas H. Dillon and res. in Nashua. Thev have one dau.. Alice M. 



APPENDIX 1 



(See raijc 108.) 



Ill the extract from the Revolutionary War Rolls, given below, 
3Ir. Hammond gives some account of the measures taken by the 
state of New Hampshire to check the advance of General Hurgoyne : 

In consequence of the evacuation of Ticonderoga by the Americans, and 
the southerly uioveuieut of the British force uuder Burgoyne threatening 
the subjugation of New England, the Coinuiittee of Safety of this state 
decided, on tlie 14th of July, 1777, to call tlie Legislature together for con- 
sultation, and accordingly sent notices to the members, requesting tliem 
to meet on the 17th of that month. In answer to the sunnnons, the 
Council and House of Kepresentatives met on the day appointed and 
iunnediately resolved themselves into a committee of the whole to join tlie 
Committee of Safety for a conference. 

Tlie state was at that time destitute of money and means, and had done 
all that the citizens generally supposed it could do in furnishing troops; 
but the alternative was before them of assisting to check the advance of 
Burgoyne's army by sending a force to Vermont, or of having the battle- 
field of the future transferred to their own territory. On the second day 
of this special session the committee of the whole recommended that the 
militia of the state be divided into two brigades, the first to comprise the 
regiments in the eastern portion of the state and to be under the command 
of Brigadier-General William Whipple; tM second to comprise those in 
the western portion of the state and to be under the command of Briga- 
dier-General John Stark. The committee also recommended that four 
companies of rangers be raised in the second brigade to scout on tlie 
frontiers, under the orders of General Stark. These recomniendatloiis 
were adopted by the Legislature the same day. Letters from Ira Allen, 
secretary of the Council of Safety of Vermont, earnestly entreating that 
troops be sent to their assistance, were then read in committee of the 
whole, of which Mesliech Weare was chairman. The matter of furnishing 
men was fully discussed, and it was generally conceded that the exigency 
of the occasion retiuired the raising and forwarding of a portion of the 
militia at once. The main question was as to obtaining money to pay 
and etpiip them. The treasury of the state was empty, and no way of 
replenisliing it presented itself until tlie patriotic John Langdou aro.se. 



APPENDIX. 551) 

ami said : " I have one thousand dollars* in hard money. I will pledge 
my plate for tliree thousand more. I have seventy hogsheads of Tol)ago 
rum, which I will sell for the most it will bring. They are at the service 
of the state. If we succeed in defending our firesides and our homes, I 
may b(! remunerated. If we do not, then the property will.l)e of no value 
to me. Our friend Stark, wlio so nobly maintained the honor of our state 
at Bunker Hill, may safely be entrusted with the honor of the enterprise, 
and we will check the progress of Burgoyne." This patriotic oiler was 
received with enthusiasm, and the Legislature at once voted that one- 
fourth of Stark's Iji-igade and one-fourth of Thornton's, Badger's and 
Webster's regiments of General Whipple's Ijrigade be drafted and marched 
immediately for the defence of this and the neighboring states. This 
force was to be under the command of General Stark, who accepted the 
commission with the understanding that he was to exercise his own judg- 
ment in the management of his troops, and be accountable to and take 
orders from the authorities of New Hampshire, and no other. A draft 
was unnecessary; men enlisted with alacrity^ and were forwarded to 
(harlestown (No. 4) by detachments, that place having been designated 
for rendezvous. As soon as five hundred men had arrived in Charlestown 
the impetuous Stark moved on with them to Manchester, Vt., leaving 
orders for others to follow. They reached the place August 7th, were 
reinforced by some of the " Green Mountain Boys," and received informa- 
tion of the intention of the enemy to capture the stores at Bennington. 
Gen. Stark pressed forward and reached that town on the Oth, accom- 
panied by Col. Seth Warner. The battle occurred on the Ifith, and the 
result, as is well known, cheered and encouraged the Americans, dis- 
heartened the enemy, and led to the surrender of Burgoyne's army at 
Saratoga on the 17th of October following. 



APPENDIX II. 



ECCLESIASTICAL PROCEEDINGS. 

Ill the followiug extract, taken from the town records, those 
churches are specified which were to assist in the services held at 
the ordination of Rev. Jonatliau Livermore. See page 130 : 

It was voted that Wednesday, the 14th of December [170.3], shall i)e 
the day of the ordination of the He v. Mr. Livermore. 

It was voted to send to the following churches to assist in the onliiia- 
tion of Mr. Livermore: Mr. Livermore nominated the first church in Lan- 
caster, the first and second churches in Westborough and tlie church in 
Billerica. The town nominated the church of Amherst, the church of 



' Some historians say three thousand dollars. 



560 HIISTOKY OF WILTON. 

Mollis, till' ihiircli ot I'cppcrcli, the chuirli of TowummkI and the iliiinli 
of Ipswich ill tliis I'roviiuc. 

COVENANT. 

The foUowiug is Lliu coveuaut of the First Congregational Chnrch, 
nsed by Rev. Jonathan Liverniore, 17(!3-1777, and referred to on 
page 133 : 

You now .solemnly and puMicly ^ive up yourself to Uod in an everlast- 
ing eovenant; avouching the Lord .Jehovah. to be your God, the Lord 
Jesus Christ to be your .Saviour and the Holy Spirit to be your sanetitier. 

You promise to take the lioly Word of (Jod for the man of your coun- 
sel, declaring that you fix your liopes and expectations on the promises, 
and, through divine grace enabling you, you will live according to the 
instructions tlierein exiiibited. obeying all the precepts and eom[)lying 
with all the ordinances therein enjoined. 

You enter particularly into eovenant with this church, engaging to 
hold connnunion with it in all the ordinances of the (Jospel, e.specially 
baptism and tlie Lord's supper, and promise to submit to its discipline, 
wherein it observes the laws of Christianit}' given by Christ and His 
Apostles, and, as far as (.Uk\ shall enable you, you will live in the con- 
slant practice of all Christian duties, secret, private, public and social; 
that you will love (iod, honor the King and do good to all luen, especially 
to the household of faith. 

1 promise in the name of the church that we will watch over you, not 
for your halting, but for your edification and comfort, [traying that we 
and you may be built up together a s[)iiitual lu)use, and may ofter spiritual 
sacrifices holy and aecei»table to (Jod, and that wc may finally meet 
together in His heavenly kingdom. 

APPENDIX III. 



.SOX() AT TIIK (KNTEWrAL. 1S30. 



The following song was composed l»y .Miss Sarah AV. Liverjnore, 
as descriptive of the manners and customs of the early time, and 
was snng Sept. "J"), 183!», at the Centennial celebration of the settle- 
ment of the town, by Solomon K. Livcrmorc, Es<i.. of 3Iilford : 



Tliis town was all a forest deep 

One lumdrecf years ago, sir, 
The vales were low. tlie hills were steep. 

And rivers wandered through, sir. 



APPENDIX. f)()l 

A few brjive men, a pilgrim band, 

Soujijht this fur-oir location ;— 
They saw it was a j^oodly land. 

And hero tliey fixed their station. 

Chokls : 

Yankee Doodle, hei'c's the place, 

Yankee Doodle Dandy. 
We like the right old-fashioned ways, 

'J'hey are so good and handy. 



II, 



From time tt) time the settlers came. 

And many a spot was built on ; 
At length the town nuist have a name, 

And so they called it Wilton. 
Now wake the harp, and tune the lyre. 

To sing of ancient days, sir; 
This rural theme the song inspire 

To sound old Wilton's praise, sir. 

Chouis : Yankee Doodle, &c. 



Those good old days our fathers saw 

Has fashioil strangely altered; 
From customs good, whicli then were law, 

Have many widely faltered; 
The aged now remember when 

All country folks must labor. 
And all who live<l around were then 

To all a friend and neighbor. 

Chorus : 

Yankee Doodle, this was right, 

Yankee Doodle Dandy. 
It helped to make the labor light 

When neighbors were so handy. 



In homespun were the people dressed. 

Of woolen, low or linen ; 
'i'heir Siniday suits, wliich were the best, 

Were neatly made by women. 



562 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

And women tlicn could wa.«h and bake. 
And also were good spinners ; 

The maids could ply the hoe and rake. 
While matrons cooked the dinners. 

CnORts : Yankee Doodle, &c. 



No draught from China's sultry land 

At morning meals was seen, sir; 
The l)lack cow * gave a beverage bland. 

Few drank tea, black or green, sir; 
And cofiee was not tasted then. 

To make their cares seem lighter. 
Although 'tis true that most good men 

Tliought rum would make them brighter. 

Chorus: 



Yankee Doodle, here we meet, 

Yankee Doodle Dandy. 
With goodly cheer our friends to greet, 

But not with rum and brandv. 



Our fathers raised a house of prayer, 

When few there were to build it. 
And every Sabbath, foul or fair. 

The people uobly tilled it ; 
To meeting went both young and old. 

'Twas then but little trouble. 
For none would keep a horse, we're told. 

That could not carry double. 

Choris : Yankee Dopdle, &c. 



So all on horse-back then did ride. 

Unless they went by sledding,t 
And e'en the bridegroom and the bride 

IJode double to the wedding. t 



* Tlu' milk of the black cow was a quaint name for bean porridge. 

t Sleighs were not in use; people rode to meeting in winter on sleds. 

I It was the custom for the bride to ride behind tlie bridegroom to the minister's house 
where the ceremony was performed. 



APPENDIX. 563 

And tlioiit?h the girls, we're told 'tis triu-. 

('ould not then dance cotillons, 
We know that all the country througli 

They used to ride on pillions. 

Chorus : 

^'ankee Doodle, all could dance, 

Yankee Doodle Dandy, 
No master then was brought from France 

To make them skip more handy. 



And now the times we say improve. 

And learning is more plenty; 
At railroad pace the people move, 

And when they're five and twenty 
They've gone the rounds of learned lore. 

Are fit for any statioj) ; 
Then quickly i)ass, are seen no more, 

And thus goes ou the nation. 

Chori-s : Yankee Doodle, &c. 



Tills season be a landmark strong. 

To guide us on our way, sir, 
And as we pass through life along, 

Let us not go astray, sir ; 
To good old days we'll bid adieu, 

And so we'll travel ou, sir; 
We'll wish for all, good hearts and true. 

And will wind up our song, sir. 

CilOHUS : 

Yankee Doodle, let us sing, 
Yankee Doodle Dandy, 

Old time is ever on the wing, 
Improve it while it's handv. 



APPENDIX IV 



■Jhc I'rcshet, which is recorded on page 187, cost Wilton at lea.st 
$60,000. The consideration which the town received was not, as 
was there stated, in the form of a remission of taxp.s. lUit it was 



564 HISTORY OF WILTON. 

ertectcd in the following way: Hon. ('has. II. Rnrns, looking np 
an old statute law, saw a i)rovision was made for such public losses. 
and he brought a suit, by which Wilton should he paid a bonus for 
her great losses. It was on the princii)le that in the case of great 
public calamities, the burden should be borne not by one member 
of the commonwealth, but should be shared by all. The case was 
ai)pealed from the Court of Common Pleas to the Supreme Bench of 
the state. The suit was considereil by many as a very absurd one. 
much ridicule was exi)ended ui)on it, and Mr. Burns was even 
ai)pealed to by the authorities of the town to withdraw it from 
further action, lest it should entail a bill of expense. Whereui)on 
he promised to assume all risks, and was eventually sustained by 
the decision of the supreme judges, and ten thousand dollars was 
[)aid Wilton from the county treasury. 



ADDITIONAL GENEALOGIES. 



RAKET; FAMrT.^'. 

1. Bkx.iamin Bakki; cninc to Wilton and lived in tln' Itockwood 
hou^jp, which lie puivliasfd. lie ronioved Iroin here to IJo'ston, where lie 
d. While in Wilton lie reprosontcd the town for a year or more in the 
Slate I.ej^islalnro, and was a prominent member ol' the rnitarian Society 
at \\ iltoii. M\^ lirsf wife d. and he m. a second wile. He had two or 
three I'hildren. hut we have not ascertained their names. 

I'.LANrilAh'l) KAiMII.V. 
The item ' Wt, Hannah/" on j)a«i:o .TiO, sjionid read a< Inllows : 

(>(>. Hannah, h. .I.an. is, ism; m.. Jnly 20. |s.-,s. Lyni.in Mnrse ol 
Uo^tf>n. who was i). .Inly 2:>. ISOC. and d. An<;. 2S. is:.",. She res. in 
Wilton. 

The follosvinuj account ol the children and ^grandchildren ol Isaac (70; 
is more correct than tljat jjiven on i)aji:e .f-Jl : 

77. Eli/a Ann (84), h. Sept. 1, IS.'JS. 

7H. Albert Osgood, b. Aug. ;{, 1840; d. Sept. 20. ist;."., . 

71). Henry Newton (S7), b. Aug. 20, 1^42. 

HO. rharies Frederic, b. Jan. 2S, 1845; m.. Oct. 7. ISOS. Nellie A. 
Eaton. Ai)othecary, Lowell, Mass, 

51. Fraid< (lark (IK)), b. Doc. 1, 1817. 

52. <lara Frances, b. Dec. 28, lS,-)0; d. Feb. (;, 1S70. 
,S:j. William Herbert, b. Feb. 11, 18r)0. 

S4. Ei.i/.A Ann (77), b. Sept. 1, 18;W; m., ls.-,7, Oliver Whitin},^ Klood: 
m , 2d, .Nov. 2!), 1864, Charles F. JJarrett. Children r 

S."i. Fannie Louise (IMood), b. Dec. 10, 1800. 

S«. Walter Kiud)all (Harrett), b. Nov. 2:{, 1800. 

S7. TIl-.MtV Ni-.WTON (79), b. Aug. 20, 1S12; m., Dec. 17. IS(js. Nancy 
Helen I'.nrtoii. See I'.nrton gen. (87). Children: 

88. Isaac H.-nry, b. A|)ril l."., 1S72. 

8J). I'.eiijamin Herbert, b. Dec. 28, 1S70: d. Aug. ."), isss, 

m. FiJAXK Ci.AHK (81), 1). Dec. 1, 1847; ni., March 0. ls7!t, Abbic 
.lane Meleudy. See .Melendy gen. (14). Child: 

5)1. Krne«t Frank, b. May 22, 1881. 



5GG HISTORY OF WILTON. 

FOSTER FAMILY. 

1. Newell D. Foster lives in East Wilton, in a line house, with 
highly ornamented grounds. He has been engaged in the tin business 
He has been ni. twice, and had three children by his first wife, and t\\ 
bv his second wife. 



1. S. Kimball F()!>tkh, brother of the above Newell D. Foster, doe-^ 
business at East Wilton as a tinman. He m. Mrs. Hattie E. (Hood) 
Needham. Children : 

2. Warren E., b. July 1, 1SG7. Works with his father. 

3. E. Scott, b. Jan., isGO. 

4. Fred. K., b. Dec, 1871. 

0. Hattie T... b. Feb. 25, IST'). 

:may family. 

1. Chaules C. May lives on the Chamberlain place, in the hou' 
built by Samuel Smith. He has been engaged in farming. He is ni.. aiii 
his wife by a jirevious marriage has two children, a son and a daughter. 

.STOCKWELL FA^IILY. 

1. Klltaii StOCKWELL carried on a tanner)' for many years near tho 
Vale End Cemetery. He m. Anna II<Mrick. who was b. Dec. (!. 170 
n. ch. See Herrick gen. (64). 

TIJEVITT FAMILY. 

1. Henkv Trevitt came to Wilton Jan. 1. ISGC; is a druggist o. 
Main Street. He m., Jan. 27, 1S71, Nellie W. Benedict of P.oston. 
Children : 

2. Carita, b. Sept. 2."), 1S7."). 

3. Lotta Theresa, b. .Fan. ;{. 1879. 

4. Harry, b. May ;{, 1881. 

5. Lillian, b. May 21, 18815. 



MIfS. LUCINDA (SAWTELLE) FLETCHEIJ. 

Mrs. Lucinda (Sawtcllc) Fletcher, b., Wilton. Aug. 2!). 178s. Slu- ni.. 
when 21, Jonas F'Ictcher of Chester, Vt.. and bail eleven children, nine 
sons and two daughters. .She celebrated her hundredth l)irMiday, Aug. 
2'.», 188S, at Springfield, Vt. " She is well preserved, has all her faculties, 
and her mind and memory are clear and strong. At her reception at the 
church she stood erect, and spoke to the audience and to her children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and did not appear to be more 
than 7.T or SO vears of age." 



CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS. 



PACK. 

3. Tentli line from top, read He.tselton for Hasolton. 

7. Eighth lino from bottom. Theron Russell for Thomas Russell. 

l». Fourteenth line from top, 15 and 16 for IG and 17. 

11. Eighth line from bottom, HesseJtnn for Haselton. 

20. Fourth Hue from top. Fort Edicard for Fort William Ilenr}". 

•20. Fifth line, leave out the words under GenerdI Montadm. 

31. First line at top, thirfi/six for six. 

-1'2. Seventh line from top, April 12 for April 3. 

50. Nineteenth line from bottom, 42, 46, 47, 4S, for 42-48. 

51. Sixteenth line from bottom, 'f^o after 1874-7U, and in the 

column of years of service, 7 for (5. 

53. Third line from to[), Fleeman for Freeman. 

73. Sixteenth line from top, Whitney for Whiting. 

73. Twenty-fifth line from top, Taylor for Whitney. 

77. Fifth line from top, Whitney for AVhiting. 

80, Sixth line from top, Whitney for Whiting. 

88. Fourteenth line from bottom, Buxton for Burton. 

93. Twenty-third line from top. Honey for Hovey. 

102. First line at bottom, ISSl for 1851. 

IIG. Seventeenth line from top, Holland for Howland. 

135. Twelfth line from liottom, WiUmarth for Wilmoth. 

130, Fourth line from top, WiUmarth for Wilmoth. 

141. Eleventh line from top, dock for l)ell. 

150. Twenty-tirst line from top, rourt for peace. 

153. Twenty-first line from top, in the list of grad. of Dartmoutli 

College, add Charles Francis King, 1867. 

153. Seventeenth line from bottom, add Kitty A. GiKje, grad. at 
the Boston University, 1878, and received the degree of 
A. M. at Cornell University, 1885. 



5()8 HISTORY OF WILTOX. 



lof). Sixth Hue from top, Henry W. Jlopkins for Ilenr}' Ilopkius. 

Add after tlie eleventli line, ArcJiehius Putaum^ idi arrcl- 

eratim/ irheelheml. See page 477. 
1(J7. Twenty-tirst line from top, l!^22 for 1S2!>, and Aihrnt for 

Amos. 
172. Fourth line from top, Jo/m li. ^hehloit for John II. Sheldon. 
IS,'). Sixteenth line from top, Harvey Putnam for Henry Putnam. 
187. Thirteenth and fourteenth lines from bottom, see correction 

in Appendix IV. 
li)2. Second line from top, 3fr. Stephou 3^u;.s(o- for INIrs. Stephen 

Mansur. 
197. Third and fourth lines from top, Jane '24, ITSd, for Decem- 

l)er 27, 1772. 
208. After eighth line from top, a<ld James Gould and Benjamin 

F. George, May 2, IHGl. Mnalered out August 9, 1801. 
208. After twentieth line from bottom, add Michael A. Dillon, 

J\ine o, 1801. Sererely wounded August 2ft, 1802. 

Discharged Octol>er 18, 1802. 
201). From Charles H. Buzzell, twentietli line from top, to Edward 

A. Wetherbee, thirtieth line, read August .7/, 18tl2, fi)r 

August:]!, 1801. 
22!». Third and fourth lines from top, P. Ring for P. K. Ring. 
221>. Fifth line, add Eli J. Curtis also keeps a livery stable. 
2;5C.. Fourteenth line from bottom, fourth for second. 
2;>7. Twelfth line from bottom, I.'iaar for David. 
2.)S. Twelfth line from top, resident for native. 
;)2(>. Eighth and ninth lines from bottom, f/r d. Aug. 28. 1875. 

for She d. July 20, 188;-). 
321. For corrections on this page see "Additional ( ioiicalogies'' 

on page ^iC)7). 
;5I2. Eighth line from toi), Marrh 1 for May 10. 
M'.\. Fourteenth line from bottom, Mr. Doe's for .Mrs. Doe's, 
.'.r.i. Fourteenth line from l)ottom, .^ihe m. 181 f for she m. 
;)('>2. Sixth line from bottom, Ilosea for Horace. 
.SSO. Nineteentii line from top, Eliza for Elijah, 
.j.sr*. Fifth line from top. Mil ford for Medford. 
;!'.)]. Second line from top, tu-o for one. 
;VJ2. Fifth and sixth lines from top, George Ihirlslion, for Cieorge 

M. Hartsiiorn. 
y'J8. Thirteenth line from top, 177U for 17'.i'.i. 



CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS. 50i> 



402. Twelfth line from toi), Horace Russoll for Horace Wilson. 
441. Sixth line from top, Went Manchester for East Manchester. 
44,'). Twenty-fonrth line from bottom, Georrje W. Hairkins for 

Charles Hawkins. 
4(;.s. Fonrteentli line from bottom, clock for bell. 
474. Fonrteentli line from top, formerly for now. 
4.S7. Fourteenth line from top. He d. for who d. 
4S7. Twentieth line, add Eca Heath, h. Ang. ,7/, ISS4. See 

Graff rien. {123). 
r)Or>. Twentieth line from top, child of second wife for child by 

second wife. 



FURTHER CORRECTIONS. 



PAGB. 



271. Twentieth line from top, read "they had a family of 
eleven children, of whom ten were married." 

2.S9. Ninth line fiom top, read //ii/'d for thirtieth; the note 
at the bottom of the page is incorrect. 

483. Eighth line from top. May 29 for June 29. 

486. Sixth line from bottom. Barley for Basley. 

49.^. Fourteenth line from bottom, read N. Y. for Vt. 

503. Thirteenth line from bottom, 1811 for 1801. 

520. Seventh line from bottom, John Bragg for Jonathan. 

531. Sixth line from top, Anne T. G. Emery for Anna. 



INDEX 



Abbot Family, 5.i()-555. 

Abbot, Abiel, 57-01, 147-148, 154. 157, aO'i- 

270. 
Abbot, F. E., 293-295. 
Abbot, Jacob, 270-271. 
Abbot, Jolin, 154. 
Abbot, Josepb II., 154, 29:5-295. 
Abbot, Samuel, 1.54, lii:i-l«7, 201-2C.5. 
Abbott, Amos, 2(ij5-2C>7. 
Abbott, Amos W., 2(kS-2CiO. 
AccinKNTs, 114, 130-1.31, 188, 2fi4, 280, 350, 

358, 301, 3S(i, 417, 430, 452, 455, 475, 480, 

492, 507, 512, 554. 
AOAMs Family, 297. 
Adams, D. K., 139. 
Allan, Achsali S., oi-oo, 495. 
ALTITL'DKS, 7,8. 
Amisemknts, 213-214. 
AXECDOTKS, W, 00, 2;W-237, 247, 279, 302, 

323, 334, .3.52, 353, 439, 447, 457, 409, 490, 

500, 525. 
APPEXniCKs, 27-40, 5.5S 5r(4. 
Authors, 154. 
AVKKILL Family, 298. 

Dai)<;ei{, John, 41-44. 
Bailey Family, 5.50. 
Bakeu Family, 505. 
Baldwin Family, 298-302. 
Bale.s Family, 302-304. 
Ballaki> Famllio.s, 304.305. 
Baptist Churcli, 134-i:!(i. 
Bahkkh Families, .•!05-307. 
Barnard, Stephen A., 133, 20u 201. 
Barnes'.s Falls, 3, 0. 
Barnes Family, 307-3as. 
Barrett Families, 308-312. 
Barrett, Samuel, 154, 280-2S7. 
Bartol, Cyrus A., 280-287. 
B.VTCH ELDER Family, 312-314. 
ItATTLEof the Revolution, 2.35. 
BEARD Family, 314-315. 
Bears, 14, 15. 
Beavers, 15. 
Bkede Family, 315-317. 
Bec'di", I'liomas, 133. 154, 253-20IJ. 



.15 ELLS, 14IJ-141. 

BiOGRAPHKWL Sketches, 2.52-295. 
Blanciiard Families, 317-323, 5r.5 
Blood Family, .323-.324. 
BoYNTON Family, ,324-325. 
Bridges, .3, 0, 109-113. 
Bridges Family, 325-320. 
Ukooks, 2, 3, 0. 
Brooks Family, 320.327. 
Brown Families, 327.330. 
Brown Ephraim, 235-237, 290. 
Brown, George, 290-2i)l. 
Bigbee Family, 330. 
Bum PUS, C. (i., 178. 
Bunker Hill, 8.3, 8S S9. 
Burglaries, 182, 183. 
Burial Places, 193-liH>. 
BURNIIAM Family, 330-331. 
Bt-rns Family, 331-332. 
Burns, Chas. H., 273-277, .5a3-504. 
Burton Family, .%32-:t.39. 
Burton, Jonathan, 93, 98-101, n., 2:!s-240. 
Burton, Warren, 144, 1.54, 289-290. 
BURTT Family, .3.39. 
Buss Families, :«9-343. 
BuTTEiii'iELD Families, .343-344. 



Cakkin Family, 344-315. 
Casualties, 188. 
Catholic Church, 14o. 
Celebrations, 215-218, 277, 4s 
Cemeteries, 19.3-190. 
Census, 231-2:t?. 
Centenarians, 192, 430. 4Mi, .V 
Centennial, 2l0-2ls. 
Centennial Song, .500-50:!. 
Center Family, .345.340. 
Chandler Family, :i40-349. 
Chaplain's Report, 179'180. 

CHRLSTENIXt;, 439. 
CHUR< HES, 12,s-142. 

Citizens' Hall, 219-220. 
Civil War, 20:$-212. 
Clark Families, :t49-:u".l. 
Clikkoisd Family, 351. 

CLIMATE. 3-5. 



572 



HISTORY OF WILTON. 



C(»iu KX Families, :(51-:{5a. 
COIN, -SM. 

Coi.ONiAi, Doings, (i7-7'.t. 
Colony Family, 172-17:;. 
Coi-LMBIAX Library, Uid. 
C'ox<a!K<;ATioNAL Church, 12'.i i: 
COXTIXKSTAI. Currency. 77, 2:i4. 
CooLEV Family, 352. 
tViTTOx Factories, 1C.7-10U. 
CouxTY Farm, 170-180. 
CoVENAXT, Sl-S.'{, l.Cf, 500. 
Cr.\gin Family, XVi. 
Cragin, I)., 1.54, 281-28.3. 
Guam Families, .i03-3o0. 
CuiME, 181-183. 
CiKTis Family, 3i)0. 
Ci ST<)>rs, 55-(>0. 

Dai.k Families, .■{.j(i-.l5.s. 
Uaxiki.s Family, :{5.v.^)<l. 
1)AS( OMi: Family, :{;i'.»-302. 
Dascomb, .lames, 2(>7-2((S. 
Dasco.mbk, George L.. 1 15-H!i, 2( 

2'.t3. 
Davisox Family, 302. 
Dkkks, 25, 32-34. 
Dkeu, 14. 
Ui;XTIST.S, 22S. 
1)E TOOylKVILLK, 45. 
DlAlUES, 93, 2:18-251. 
Dii.i.ox Family, 550. 
Division of Townslii]), 1, .< 
DoK Family, 5.')0. 
Dkai'eu Family, :!n2. 
Di;xi!Ai! Family, :«i2. 
Dr TTox Family, :'.0:i. 
DrxiUHY School Farm, 31, 7:f-74 

1:a(;i,k, 1,). 
Eaki.y Settlers, 41-44. 
Fast Cemetery, l<.i5 l'.)0. 
Katox Family, .30:i. 
EiiKATiox, 14:t-15:[. 
Kmkksox Family, :{t;:! :!(i5. 
Krii>KMir.s. Uti. 

FAitniNt: roN Families, :(05. 
Fai XA, 1110. 
Fkstivai.s, 2i:t-21.s. 
FlKK Department, 2(Xt-202. 
FlllK.S 184-187. 
FisKK Family, :i(i5 :i07. 
Fiske, Abel, VXi, 151, 2.5:i. 
F 1. 1: E.MAN Family, :{07. 
Fj.i;t« iiEit Familii's, .307 :f(>H. 
Fi.iN T I<'aiiiily, :n»t< :i71. 
Flint & <iray, Messrs., 155. 
Fl.OKA, 12-14. 



Fo.sTEi; Families, :!71-:!72, 500. 

Foster, Addison II., 208. 

Fourth of .July Celebration, 215-210. 

Fowi.KR Family, :i72. 

Fi!KE Public Library, 157-1.59. 

Free Masons, 120-122. 

FiJKNrii Family, :i72-374. 

French Mill, 2.fc5-2.37. 

Fkesiiet, 187, 5(>:{-504. 

Fhye Family, 375-:{77. 

Frye, Isaac, 88, 89, lOfi, 2.38. 

Fll.l.Eii Family, 37s. 

(J.VGE Families, :{7s-:i.sl. 

(iage, David, 287-2^S8. 

Gambol, or Gambuel, llrook, 2, :i, 0. 

Gaiski.soxs, 18. 

Genealogies, 2<.iC-.5;>5, 555.557. .505-.5(i»>. 

(iKOLOGV, 1, 2, 8-11. 

GOLOEX Wedding, 277. 

(ioLiisMiTH Family. :{81-.38:{. 

(JUADrATES of Colleges. 153, .3)Sl, 507. 

(HiAXK Army I'ost, 123-127. 

(;i'.AX(;e, 122-123. 

GRAXTKE.S, Xi, 34. 

GUAXTOICS, 1, 21-22, 24-25, .32-:i4. 

(iUAY Family, :i8:i-:{.«s8. 

(iray, II. Newton, 2.h3-2,s4. 

Gray, .loseph, 240-251. 

(iKKELK, or (JiJEELEY, Family, :!»8-:{89. 

GuKEN Families, :189. 

Gi:i;a(; Family, :{90. 

GitoTON (iore, 27-30. 

Hall Family, :!'.iO. 

IlAMMONI., I. W., 8:t, 92-97. 

llAitnv Family, :{90-39L 
llAKTsuoKN Family, .391:192. 
Haskell Family, 550. 
H ATI II Family, :!92-:i9:i. 
Hawkins Family, .39:t-:$95. 
IIAYWAKD Family, 5,50. 
Hi-.KLIllv Family, :!95 :!'.Hi. 
Hekuk K Family, :J90-400. 

llESSELTOX, IlA.SELTlNI or HKSEI.TI: 

Families, 100-402. 
HiCKKV Family, 402. 
Hill, Klnnezer, 2.52-2.5:!. 
Hill, .luhn U., 29. 
Hills, :{, 7-8. 

IIlTflKOCK, C. II., 8-11. 

Holt Fainili.-s, 402-414. 
Holt, Henry A., 1.55. 
lloi-KiNs Family, 414 415. 
Hoi.kins, Henry W., 1.55. 
Hotels, 22.s. 
HowAUi) Family, 415. 
Howe Family, 415. 



INDEX 



573 



niT( iiix? 

IIv<;n:M;, 



•X Faiiiilii>, 41.)Jl'1. 



INCOKIMIKAIIOX, ,'5 Jll, :!«i;t7. 
Ixi)Ki'hxi)i;.\< K, 4ii, rit, Sl-S{. 
iNiii.vxs, i;.-,'o. 
Indian Uclics, 17, in. 
Indian Wars, lit, •J47-,'51. 
iNtiAi.i.s Family, 4-,M. 
iNsANiT.v, IH-IM), :tro. 

iNVKNToKs, ir.4-i.w, :5-,'r, *«;, :ms, 477, ow. 

li;viN<;, Wasliington, 1(I710S. 
.lAvtKs Family, 4-M4.iL'. 
.loNKs Familv, 4-'\;-4-':{. 



Kkxnkdv Family, 4J:J. 
Kknxkv Family, 4-'o-4l'4. 
Kkyks Family, 4-'4-4-'(i. 
KlDDKK Families, 4-.i(i-4-,'7. 
KiMBAM, Family, 4J7-4:iO. 
King Family, 4;!0.4:«. 
Knight Families, 432. 



Lancev Family, 4:V-'-4.J.< 

Laxk Families, 4:(;i-4:H. 

LANt;i)i;i,i, Family, 4:54. 

Lawuesiuc Family, 4:{4. 

Lkwis Family, 4:i4-4:{o. 

LiitKUAi, Christian Cluircli, i:('.t-mi. 

l.lIiUAUIKS, UVi-lu'.i. 

I.iGiiTNiN(;, i:K-i:i:(, 1^7•l.^.^. 

Lincoln Family, l.iu. 

Lincoln, I. .SummT, i;{4, l.W 140. 17'.)- 1,-0, 

LiTKisAitY and Moral Society, llN-11'.i. 
LiVKKMGKK Family, 4.ij-4:Ki. 
Livermore, A. A., i:i4, 154. 
I.ivermore, A. A., I'ost, i^^l.i7, «" («). 
Livermore, .louatlian, l.iO, 132, 252-253, 43(>, 

5o'»-.^?(ff. -^ T i 
Livermore, .Solomon K., 2M»-2S1. 
Livermore, .Sarah W., 112- 1 1.3, 154, .5r.O-5f,3. 
L(iN<;i;\ ITV, l'.tM'.»2, 4.3(1, 4^0, 550. 
LoVKTT Family, 43'.». 
L<>VK.l<)Y Families, 43'.»-443. 
LVCKUM. ll'.i. 
LvM>i:il<>l;uU(ill, 1, 23-24. 



.Mack Family,,.44.3-444. 
Maii-.s, 114-117. 
Manni:I!s, .J5 (Ml, 213-214. 
Maxsi i; Family, 444 44(1. 

MANLIA* TIISE^j, 1(11-173. 

Maiidkn Family, 341 (2(1), 
.MAIti:iAGK.s, 232 2:{;{. 
.Mactin Fnmilie.s IKirlir. 
.Mam>n l-Miiiily, 117 II-. 



^lason, 1, 2'.», .37. 
Mason, .lolin, 21-22. 
>Iason, .John T., 25. 32. 
.Ma.soxiax I'roprietors, 22. 24-25, 32. 
Masonuy, 120 122, 257. 
May Families, 44s, .i(Ki. 
Maynako Family, -W.-". 
JIcC'AIMHY Family, 44s. 
Mc<iRi:<iou Family, 44>-44'.>. 
McKay Family, 44'.(. 
Ml-.AX.s Family, 44'.i. 
Mketix<;-ii()i:!SI;s, 12'.» 141. 
Mki.kxoy Family, 44'.t-450. 
MEUCIIANT.s, 22S-22'.t. 

Mehkima( K Hiver, 2, 17, 30. 
Mll.K .Slip, 2'.i, 74. 
MlLKOUl), 1, (i, 0, 2S. 2'.l. 

Mii.LiKEN Family, -1.50 451. 
Militia, 197-200. 
Mills Family, 451. 
MiMSTKKiAi. Library, 157. 
MlS.SIONAUIK.S 2(15 207. 
M«>ORE Family, 451. 
Moose, 14, 15. 
MoKGAX Families, 451-4.53. 
MoKisoN, John II., 2S}>-2M». 
MoKKIsuN, L. A., 141-142. 
Mortality. 1'.I2. 

N'EWELL Family, 4."i3. 
Newell, Joseph, 277-2.'M>. 
No. 2,24-27. 

OuuiNATioNs. 130, i;i;!. i:;8, i.3>.(, :>:>'.>. 

Parish Library, la7. 

I'ARKER Families, 453-4.")7. 

I'ARKiiri'.sc Family, 4.")7 4(10. 

Pattki;sox Family, 4(Ki-4(ll. 

I'AfPKr.isM, 174-lso. 

PEABol.Y Family, 4(11 4(.:<. 

Peabody, Ephraim, 42-43, 154, 217, 286-2«>. 

Pkndlktox, Anbrey M., 14". 157-159. 

Pekham Family, 4(1.3-4(14. 

Perkins Family, 4(14. 

Perry Families, 4(14 -4(Vi. 

Petitions, is, 25-2(i, :i5-3(i, 3s-40, 4s-40, s4. 

104-105, 14'.>-l.->0. 
PETKRlKHtoi «;h Mile Slip, 25 27, 37-40. 
PETTKXciiLL Family, KW 4(17. 
Pevey Family, 4(17 -Ids. 
Pevey, Franklin M., HI. 221-2-'2. 
I'liAi.EN Family , 4(.s-4(V.(. 
Phaleii, Frank L., 127, 134, 140. 
PiiELi's Family, KHt. 
PiKCCK Families, Kl'.t 470. 
PoLLAitii Family, 170. 
Post, Grand Army, 123 127. 

PO.STM ASTERS. 117. 



574 



HISTORY OF WILTON. 



I'usT Ollift's, ii;. 

Potato Starch Miiimlucturc. KKilfir. 

I'owKK.s Fiuiiily, iTl. 

I'IMMTOI! Fiiniily, 471-4v>'. 

Pkokessioxal Mtn, 153. 

Pltoi-iUKTAKY History, 21-40. 

I'UTNAM Family, ■^7.i-ib7. 

Putnam, .Si-wall, S-11, 17, '{o n., 'ir. n., 77 n. 

NO 11., '.>1 11., l»:i 11., <.»8 two 11., '.HI four n. 

101 two 11., lOJ u., KM 11., 105 two 11. 

1?0 n., 1.54, l'.i7 n., Iit8 ii., :i40 n., 400 ii.. 

472 n. 

QfADK Family, 5,")0. 

Kamsioy Family, 487. 
Kay.moxu Family, 487. 
Keadixg Room, 1.5(i-15~. 
Rklks, 17, 2.34. 
Rephesentative.s, 52.53. 
Kei'tii.e.s, 15. 

Revolitionaky War Rolls, 92-100. 
RicilAKUSOX Family, 487-488. 
Richardsou, William, 1.S8. 
RiMEOUT Family, 488-48'.). 
Rix<; Family, 48!t-4'.)0. 
Roads, 10<j-li:{. 
RoadPootry, 112-11.3. 
RotKWOon Family, 490-402. 
Rockwood, Liibini IJ., 291-2'J2. 
Rot KY River, 6. 
UoLi, of Honor, 88. 
RussEl.l. Family, 4'.t2-4'J4. 

.S.^LKM-Canada, 22-24. 

Salmon, 15. 

SAUCiEXT Family, 495. 

Saw-mills, 161-102, 109-171. 

Sawyer Family, 4'J5. 

Schools, 143-153. 

School-Housts, 145-147. 

Seaule Family, 495-4'.Ki. 

Secoxu Congregational Cliurcli, 1.30-i:i8. 

Selectmen, 4'.i-51. 

Shattuck Family, 4'.K>. 

SiiEi.nox Family, 4'.»0-4'.h.i. 

SiLVEu Wedding, 210. 

.Slaves, 87. 

Sleicii Ride, 214. 

Smith Family, 4'J<.i-.502. 

Smith, Rebecca, 1.54. 

Smith, I'riah, 154, 272-273. 

Snakes, 15. 

Snow Family, .j03. 

So( IKTIES, 118-11'j, i:t4. 

SoUIIKCJAX, 2, 3, 0, 17, 19. 

South Cemetery, 195. 
Si'ALDiNu Fiuuilies, 503-500. 



.Sjialdiug, Edward H., -M. 

Spalding, Isaac, 284-280. 

Spalding, Lucinda, 1.55. 

SiM!ix<; Family, 5(K)-507. 

S<iUiUES Family, 507. 

Staoinu, 114-117. 

Stanley Family, .507. 

Staxton Family, 508. 

•STATLSTKS, 47-54, 110, 1,V2, 109173. 191 192. 

231-2:«. 
S lEAKNs Family, 508. 
STEEL, or Steele, Families, .jf»8-510. 
Stevexs Families, 510-511. 
Stewart, Samuel B., 253-200. 
Stickxey Family, 657. 
Stiles Family, 512-514. 
Stiles, Charles A., 178, 180. 
Stoikwell Family, .500. 
Stony Brook, 2, o. 
Stores, 227-229. 
Sumner Family, 514. 
SuxnAY Schools, 152-153, 157. 

Tanxeries, 172. 

Tai'LEY Family, 514-515. 

Tarhell, or Tarble, Families, 515-510. 

TeAciier.s, 144-145, 147-149. 

Te.MI"ERANCE, 189-191. 

Temi'LE, 37-40,323. 

Tl( OXDEKOGA, 95, 243-240. 

Toi'OoKAi'iiY of Wilton, 1, 5-8. 

J'OWX Chrks, 40-48, 77-78, 232-23.3. 

Town Halls and Town Houses, 21'J-220. 

Town House Address, 222-220. ' 

Town Meetings, 4()-47. 

Town Proceedings, 07-79, 83-87, 101 102, 204- 

207. 
Town Organization, 45-54. 
TowxE Family, 510. 
TowxsENi) Family, 510. 
Tracy, A. K., 1.30-139. 
Trade, 227-230. 
TiiEViTT, Henry, 50('). 
Twins, 401, 418, 432. 498, .509, 537, .i:{8, .VIO 

(twice),. 544. 
Tylei! Family, 510-518. 

Universalist Society, 134. 
Upham Family, 518. 

Vale End Cemetery, 193- 195. 
Verses, 112-11.3, 131-132,500-503. 

Wallace Family, 518. 
Wallace, R. M., 273-275. 
War with England in 1812, 203. 
War with Mexico, 20.3. 
Watsox Faniilv, 518. 






575 



WENTWdUTll, Uiiiiiiiig, 18, •.•5-20, :<d-37 
White Kiimily, .Jls'Sl'.K 
WllITIX<; Faiuily, .JlO-aJJ. 
Whiting, Cliiirlfs, i:?s. 
Whiting, David, -'"J --NiO, ;i7o-277. 
Whiting, FsiiacS., Ill, -'^2-226, 284-286. 
WllITNliY Families, 522-523, 557. 
WlLSDN Families, 52:!-52(i. 
Wll.TON, 1-8, 25-40. 
Wilton Min at Bunker Hill, 88-89. 
Wilton 5I(u in the Civil War, 207-212. 



Wilton Declaration ot Imiepemlence, 45, 

79, 81-8:3. 
Wilton Manufacturing Co., 1(>7, 171. 
Wilton Saving." Bank, 228. 
Winn Family, 557. 

WiNTEK Hill, 2;{N-242. 
WOIAKS, 14, 15, 445. 
Wooi)iii:ii)«;E Family, 557. 
WooOM.vx, Klbridge G., I(j8-109. 
Woodman Family, .520. 
Wooi.i.EX Pactories, l(i7-169, 172173. 



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